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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."