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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."