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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."