The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."