The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."