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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."