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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."