The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."