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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."