The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."