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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."