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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."