The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."