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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."