The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."