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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."