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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."