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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."