The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."