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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."