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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."