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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."