The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."