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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."