The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."