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Question 1

esthetic

Answer 1

pertaining to beauty

The esthetic man loved fine art.

Question 2

estrange

Answer 2

to alienate

The estranged couple got a divorce.

Question 3

euphemism

Answer 3

substitute a less offense phrase for an offense one

A sanitary engineer is a euphemism for a garbage man.

Question 4

euphonious

Answer 4

pleasant sounding

The euphonious harmony was created by the church choir.

Question 5

exacerbate

Answer 5

to make worse

The student lying about his cheating only exacerbated the situation.

Question 6

exasperate

Answer 6

irritate

The boy’s comments exasperate the teacher.

Question 7

excretion

Answer 7

waste matter

The man excreted on the street.

Question 8

exemplary

Answer 8

to serve as a model

The boy’s exemplary behavior was rewarded.

Question 9

exonerate

Answer 9

to vindicate from accusation

The suspect was exonerated from all charges.

Question 10

expatriate

Answer 10

someone who lives in another country that is not their native country
The american expatriate lived in France