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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."