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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."