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Meaning of connivance, obeisance, catharsis, bastion, fustian, gauntlet, malefactor, euphemism, cascade, epitome
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Meaning of connivance (noun)
secret cooperation in wrongdoing

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

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Meaning of obeisance (noun)
gesture of respect or reverence; reverent behavior

Example
As an obeisance, the man took off his hat as the funeral procession drove past him.

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Meaning of catharsis (noun)
purging or relieving of the body or soul

Example
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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Meaning of bastion (noun)
fortress; stronghold; castle

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

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Meaning of fustian (noun)
pompous talk or writing; flowery speech coarse fabric; linen

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The fustian by the professor made him appear arrogant.

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Meaning of gauntlet (noun)
protective glove

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

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Meaning of malefactor (noun)
evil person; criminal

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The malefactor ordered everyone to work over the holidays.
The prison contains malefactors of all ages.

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Meaning of euphemism (noun)
substitution of a milder or socially acceptable word or phrase

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The announcer used a euphemism when he wanted to complain.

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Meaning of cascade (noun)
waterfall; pour; waves

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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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Meaning of epitome (noun)
model; typification; embodiment; archetype; exemplar

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The woman chosen to lead the dancers was the epitome of true grace.

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