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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."