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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."