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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."