The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."