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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."