(101-120) Flashcards
1
Q
ENERVATE
A
deprived of force; weaken.
2
Q
ENGENDER
A
to produce, give rise to
3
Q
EPHEMERAL
A
short-lived
4
Q
EQUANIMITY
A
mental or emotional composure, especially under tension;
calmness, equilibrium
5
Q
EQUIVOCATE
A
use of unclear expressions, usually to mislead
6
Q
ERUDITE
A
characterized by great knowledge; scholarly
7
Q
ESOTERIC
A
meant for only select few who have special knowledge/interest
8
Q
EULOGY
A
speech/ writing in praise of a person or thing (at funerals)
9
Q
EUPHEMISM
A
sub of a mild/vague expression for an offensive, harsh, or blunt one
10
Q
EXACERBATE
A
to increase the severity; aggravate
11
Q
EXCULPATE
A
free from blame; vindicate
12
Q
EXIGENCY
A
urgency
13
Q
EXTRANEOUS
A
not belonging
external, foreign
14
Q
FACETIOUS
A
not meant to be taken seriously/literally
15
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FACILITATE
A
to lessen the difficulty
to be made easier
