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  Word Explanations expedite, undermine, condescend, beget, nullify, suffuse, mesmerize, diverge, exonerate, consecrate


   
Explanation of expedite (verb)
to hasten the action of; to speed up; to accelerate; to facilitate; to dispatch

Sample of expedite
We can expedite the bank transaction if we tell them it is an emergency.



   
Explanation of undermine (verb)
to weaken; to often through subtle means; to subvert; to sabotage

Sample of undermine
The attempts to undermine the merger were unsuccessful.
The supervisor undermined the director's power and began controlling the staff.



   
Explanation of condescend (verb)
to come down from one's position or dignity; to lower oneself; to patronize

Sample of condescend
The arrogant, rich man was usually condescending towards his servants.



   
Explanation of beget (verb)
to bring into being

Sample of beget
The king wished to beget a new heir.



   
Explanation of nullify (verb)
to cancel; to invalidate; to annul

Sample of nullify
Drinking alcohol excessively will nullify the positive benefits of eating well and exercising daily.



   
Explanation of suffuse (verb)
to overspread

Sample of suffuse
The rain will suffuse the spilled sand around the patio.



   
Explanation of mesmerize (verb)
to hypnotize; to fascinate; to induce

Sample of mesmerize
The swaying motion of the swing mesmerized the baby into a deep sleep.



   
Explanation of diverge (verb)
to separate; to split; to branch off from a common point

Sample of diverge
The path diverges at the old barn, one fork leading to the house, and the other leading to the pond.
The wide, long river diverged into two distinct separate rivers, never again to join.



   
Explanation of exonerate (verb)
to declare or prove blameless; to absolve; to acquit

Sample of exonerate
Hopefully, the judge will exonerate you of any wrongdoing.



   
Explanation of consecrate (verb)
to declare sacred; to dedicate; to bless

Sample of consecrate
We will consecrate the pact during the ceremony.
The park was consecrated to the memory of the missing soldier.



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