The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."