The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."