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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."