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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."