The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."