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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."