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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."