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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."