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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."