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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

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 polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."