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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."