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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."