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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. 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 advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."