The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."