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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."