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  Word Explanations foist, waive, contravene, debilitate, quaff, delineate, elucidate, amass, succumb, galvanize


   
Explanation of foist (verb)
to falsely; identify as real; to defraud

Sample of foist
The smuggler tried to foist the cut glass as a priceless gem.



   
Explanation of waive (verb)
to give up; to put off until later

Sample of waive
I will waive my rights to have a lawyer present because I don't think I need one.
As hard as he tried, he could only waive his responsibility for so long.



   
Explanation of contravene (verb)
to oppose; to contradict; to infringe; to violate; to transgress

Sample of contravene
The story of the accused contravened the story of the witness.
The United Nations held that the Eastern European nation had contravened the treaty.



   
Explanation of debilitate (verb)
to enfeeble; to wear out; to weaken; to incapacitate

Sample of debilitate
The phlebitis debilitated him to the point where he was unable even to walk.
The illness will debilitate the muscles in his legs.



   
Explanation of quaff (verb)
to drink quickly

Sample of quaff
A dog will quaff if he becomes overheated.



   
Explanation of delineate (verb)
to outline; to describe; to sketch; to draw

Sample of delineate
She delineated her plan so that everyone would have a basic understanding of it.



   
Explanation of elucidate (verb)
to make clear; to explain; to clarify

Sample of elucidate
In the paper's conclusion, its purpose was elucidated in one sentence.



   
Explanation of amass (verb)
to collect together; to accumulate; to gather

Sample of amass
Over the years the sailor has amassed many replicas of boats.
The women amassed a huge collection of priceless diamonds and pearls.



   
Explanation of succumb (verb)
to give in; to yield; to collapse; to surrender

Sample of succumb
When dieting, it is difficult not to succumb to temptation.



   
Explanation of galvanize (verb)
to stimulate as if by electric shock; to startle; to excite; to stimulate

Sample of galvanize
The pep rally will galvanize the team.



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