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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."