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  Word Explanations craven, lithe, feasible, muse, cataclysm, ratify, evanescent, imperious, efface, atrophy


   
Explanation of craven (noun)
coward; abject person

Sample of craven
While many fought for their rights, the craven sat shaking, off in a corner somewhere.



   
Explanation of lithe (adjective)
easily bent; pliable; supple; limber

Sample of lithe
It is best to use a lithe material when constructing a curved object.
A gymnast needs to be lithe in order to do a split.



   
Explanation of feasible (adjective)
reasonable; practical; achievable; likely; possible

Sample of feasible
Increased exercise is a feasible means of weight loss.



   
Explanation of muse (verb)
to think or speak meditatively; to ponder; to meditate

Sample of muse
I expect I'll have to muse on that question for a while.



   
Explanation of cataclysm (noun)
extreme natural force; catastrophe

Sample of cataclysm
The earthquake has been the first cataclysm in five years.



   
Explanation of ratify (verb)
to make valid; to confirm; to approve; to sanction; to authorize

Sample of ratify
The Senate ratified the new law that would prohibit companies from discriminating according to race in their hiring practices.



   
Explanation of evanescent (adjective)
vanishing quickly; dissipating like a vapor; fading; disappearing

Sample of evanescent
The evanescent mirage could only be seen at a certain angle.



   
Explanation of imperious (adjective)
arrogant; urgent; absolutely necessary

Sample of imperious
Her imperious manner cost her her two best friends.
It was imperious that the message reach the police chief.



   
Explanation of efface (verb)
to erase; to make inconspicuous; to destroy; to wipe out

Sample of efface
Hiding in the woods, the soldier was effaced by his camouflage uniform.



   
Explanation of atrophy (verb)
to waste away; as from lack of use; to wither

Sample of atrophy
A few months after he lost his ability to walk, his legs began to atrophy.



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