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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."