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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."