(101-120) Flashcards
ENERVATE
deprived of force; weaken.
ENGENDER
to produce, give rise to
EPHEMERAL
short-lived
EQUANIMITY
mental or emotional composure, especially under tension;
calmness, equilibrium
EQUIVOCATE
use of unclear expressions, usually to mislead
ERUDITE
characterized by great knowledge; scholarly
ESOTERIC
meant for only select few who have special knowledge/interest
EULOGY
speech/ writing in praise of a person or thing (at funerals)
EUPHEMISM
sub of a mild/vague expression for an offensive, harsh, or blunt one
EXACERBATE
to increase the severity; aggravate
EXCULPATE
free from blame; vindicate
EXIGENCY
urgency
EXTRANEOUS
not belonging
external, foreign
FACETIOUS
not meant to be taken seriously/literally
FACILITATE
to lessen the difficulty
to be made easier
FALLACIOUS
logically unsound
FATUOUS
foolish, silly
FAWNING
to bring forth young; to raise
FELICITOUS
well-suited for the occasion; appropriate
FLAG
a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, used as the main symbol
banner, pennant