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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."