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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."