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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."