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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."