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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."