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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."