The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."