The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."