The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."