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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."