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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."