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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."