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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."