The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."