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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."