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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."