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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."