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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."