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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."