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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."