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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."