The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."