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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."