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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."