E Flashcards

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eccentric

A

highly odd or unconventional

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2
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eclipse

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to overshadow or block

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3
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elicit

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to draw out, usually a respose

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4
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elusive

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difficult to find, catch, or achieve

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5
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engender

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to cause or give rise to

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6
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enhance

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to improve or intensify

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7
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engulf

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to overwhelm; surround completely

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8
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ephemeral

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very brief; short lived

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9
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equitable

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fair

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10
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erratic

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Unpredictable; irregular

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11
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evade

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to escape or avoid

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12
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evince

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to reveal or show one’s feelings

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13
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exacerbate

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to make worse

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14
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excavation

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digging up, usually a historical sight

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15
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exorbitant

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extreme or excessive

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16
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explicit

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stated directly and with complete clarity

17
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exploit

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to take advantage of

18
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exposure

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to contact with someone or something