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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."