12/16+12/20 Flashcards
esoteric
es-eh-TER-ek
adj
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest; arcane; abstruse
n
a person or thing that is understood by a small group of people
adj
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest; arcane; abstruse
n
a person or thing that is understood by a small group of people
esoteric
es-eh-TER-ek
The medical research was so _ that only a few physicians could actually understand the results.
esoteric
es-eh-TER-ek
espouse
eh-SPOUZ
verb
adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).
verb
adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).
espouse
eh-SPOUZ
Although he was brought up Protestant, he _ Catholicism when he married a Catholic.
espoused
eh-SPOUZ
estimable
ES-teh-meh-bel
adj
worthy of great respect.
adj
possible to be computed or calculated
adj
worthy of great respect.
adj
possible to be computed or calculated
estimable
ES-teh-meh-bel
The _ business performs many community service projects in our city.
estimable
ES-teh-meh-bel
Although the distance on the map may be hard to comprehend, it is _.
estimable
ES-teh-meh-bel
eulogy
YOO-leh-gee
noun
a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.
noun
a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.
eulogy
YOO-leh-gee
Despite her tears, she gave a moving _ at her mother’s funeral.
eulogy
YOO-leh-gee
euphemism
YOO-fe-miz-em
noun
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing; substitute word.
noun
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing; substitute word.
euphemism
YOO-fe-miz-em
The phrase “to pass away” is a _ for “to die.”
euphemism
YOO-fe-miz-em
evanescent
ev-uh-NES-sent
adj
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
adj
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
evanescent
ev-uh-NES-sent
Because they do not last for long, rainbows are as _ as they are beautiful.
evanescent
ev-uh-NES-sent
exacting
ig-SAK-ting
adj
making great demands on one’s skill, attention, or other resources; demanding
adj
requiring great attention, effort or care
adj
making great demands on one’s skill, attention, or other resources; demanding
adj
requiring great attention, effort or care; meticulous
exacting
ig-SAK-ting
The _ teacher required his students to correctly space an assignment before turning it in.
exacting
ig-SAK-ting
The task of placing the cards on top of each other in a house was quite _.
exacting
ig-SAK-ting
exculpate
ek-SKUL-payt
v
show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.
v
show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.
exculpate
ek-SKUL-payt
After a thorough investigation, the police _ him, finding no evidence to charge him.
exculpated
ek-SKUL-payt
exhaustive
ig-ZAW-stiv
adj
examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive; thorough
adj
causing exhaustion; tiring
adj
examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive; thorough
adj
causing exhaustion; tiring
exhaustive
ig-ZAW-stiv
The _ study still did not come up with a cause for the mysterious disease.
exhaustive
ig-ZAW-stiv
Building the house was _ work for the workers.
exhaustive
ig-ZAW-stiv
expatiate
ek-SPAY-shee-ayt
verb
speak or write at length or in detail.
verb
speak or write at length or in detail.
expatiate
ek-SPAY-shee-ayt
The author _ on his travels during the book signing.
expatiate
ek-SPAY-shee-ayt
