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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."
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The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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censure
limited
raucous
aesthete
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The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."
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The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
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bitter
lurid
defiant
procrastinate
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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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."
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The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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belated
anthology
aerate
arbitrate
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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."
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Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
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adversary
censure
propitious
revoke
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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."