The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."