The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."