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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."