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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."