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 fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."