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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."