The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."