The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.

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 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 stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.