The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."