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 civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."