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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."