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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."
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The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
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drub
prune
equitable
collection
Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."
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Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
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onset
frugal
futile
improbable
Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."
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The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
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erratic
elusive
antidote
surplus
Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."
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The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
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recrimination
apathetic
turmoil
bird–like
Solution
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."