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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."