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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."