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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."