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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."