The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."