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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."