The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."