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 composed is "calm.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."