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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."