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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."