incongruous
Day 9Level 3in-KONG-groo-uhs
not in harmony
not in harmony or agreement; absurd
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms:
discordant, inconsonant, improper, inappropriate
Antonyms:
appropriate, suitable, consonant, harmonious
Example Sentence:
The rusted pipes and immense corroded tanks of Seattle's Gasworks Park seemed bizarre and incongruous against its verdant lawns.
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uh-PAHRT-heyt
brutal racial discrimination
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uh-SPER-zhun
critical or unpleasant remarks; false rumors
benevolence
Day 9goodwill
buh-NEV-uh-luhns
desire to do good to others; goodwill
compliant
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kuhm-PLAHY-uhnt
too willing to agree with others; submissive
concord
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KON-kawrd
agreement or harmony
cordial
Day 9warm and sincere
KAWR-juhl
warm and sincere