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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."