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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."