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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."