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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."