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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."