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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."
2Equitable most nearly means:
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pomp
drab
impartial
deferment
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The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."
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The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
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evasive
impenitent
appalling
iridescent
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The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."
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Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
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scamper
extenuating
apathetic
propitious
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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."
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The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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mediate
cunning
charade
pallid
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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."