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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."