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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."