The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."