The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."