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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."