The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."