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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."