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 combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."