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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."