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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."