v. Swell out by pressure from within (distended stomach). distensible adj. Distension n. [latin: related to *tend1]

n. Verse couplet. [greek stikhos line]

v. (brit. Distil) (-ll-) 1 purify or extract the essence from (a substance) by vaporizing and condensing it and collecting the resulting liquid.

- extract the essential meaning of (an idea etc.).

- make (whisky, essence, etc.) By distilling raw materials.

- fall or cause to fall in drops. distillation n. [latin: related to *de-, stillo drip]

v. - pull or twist out of shape.

- misrepresent (facts etc.).

- transmit (sound etc.) Inaccurately. distortion n. [latin torqueo tort- twist]

v. - break the rest, calm, or quiet of.

- agitate; worry.

- move from a settled position (disturbed my papers).

- (as disturbed adj.) Emotionally or mentally unstable. [latin: related to *dis-, turba tumult]

adj. - of the day or daytime.

- daily.

- occupying one day. diurnally adv. [latin diurnalis from dies day]

v. (-ging) 1 a spread out from a central point, become dispersed. B take different courses (their interests diverged).

- a (often foll. By from) depart from a set course.

adj. Varied. [latin: related to *di-2, verto vers- turn]

n. - screen etc. Dividing a room.

- (in pl.) Measuring-compasses.

n. Person who practises divination.