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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."