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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."