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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."