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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."