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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."