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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."