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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."