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| Explanation of connivance (noun) secret cooperation in wrongdoing Sample of connivance With the guard's connivance, the convict was able to make his escape.
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| Explanation of obeisance (noun) gesture of respect or reverence; reverent behavior Sample of obeisance As an obeisance, the man took off his hat as the funeral procession drove past him.
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| Explanation of catharsis (noun) purging or relieving of the body or soul Sample of catharsis He experienced a total catharsis after the priest absolved his sins. Admitting his guilt served as a catharsis for the man.
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| Explanation of bastion (noun) fortress; stronghold; castle Sample of bastion The strength of the bastion saved the soldiers inside of it.
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| Explanation of fustian (noun) pompous talk or writing; flowery speech coarse fabric; linen Sample of fustian The fustian by the professor made him appear arrogant.
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| Explanation of gauntlet (noun) protective glove Sample of gauntlet The gauntlet saved the man's hand from being burned in the fire.
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| Explanation of malefactor (noun) evil person; criminal Sample of malefactor The malefactor ordered everyone to work over the holidays. The prison contains malefactors of all ages.
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| Explanation of euphemism (noun) substitution of a milder or socially acceptable word or phrase Sample of euphemism The announcer used a euphemism when he wanted to complain.
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| Explanation of cascade (noun) waterfall; pour; waves Sample of cascade The hikers stopped along the path to take in the beauty of the rushing cascade. He took a photograph of the lovely cascade. The drapes formed a cascade down the window.
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| Explanation of epitome (noun) model; typification; embodiment; archetype; exemplar Sample of epitome The woman chosen to lead the dancers was the epitome of true grace.
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