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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."