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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."