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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."