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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."