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  Word Explanations connivance, obeisance, catharsis, bastion, fustian, gauntlet, malefactor, euphemism, cascade, epitome


   
Explanation of connivance (noun)
secret cooperation in wrongdoing

Sample of connivance
With the guard's connivance, the convict was able to make his escape.



   
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.



   
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.



   
Explanation of bastion (noun)
fortress; stronghold; castle

Sample of bastion
The strength of the bastion saved the soldiers inside of it.



   
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.



   
Explanation of gauntlet (noun)
protective glove

Sample of gauntlet
The gauntlet saved the man's hand from being burned in the fire.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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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