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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."