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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."