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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."