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 prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."