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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."