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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."