The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."