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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."