The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."