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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."