The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."