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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."