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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."