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ebullient

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adj. exhilarated, enthusiastic

The baseball player was ebullient after pitching a no hitter.

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eccentric

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adj. odd; irregular

The English are known for tolerating eccentric behavior.

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ecclesiastical

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adj. relating to a church

The bishop spent his weekend working on ecclesiastical affairs.

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eclectic

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adj. selecting from various sources

The English textbook is an eclectic collection of literary works.

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ecstatic

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adj. joyful

The couple was ecstatic after their child was born.

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ecumenical

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adj. universal; concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions

The ecumenical group is holding a meeting of representatives of six churches to discuss common beliefs.

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edict

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n. a decree issued by an authority having the force of law; formal command

The military government issued an edict saying that no one could leave the country.

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edification

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n. intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement

Sam took a religion class in the hope it would result in his edification.

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edifice

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n. building; elaborate conceptual structure

Banks are often impressive edifices.

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efface

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v. to erase

The date on the coin had been effaced.

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effervescent

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adj. bubbly, lively

John’s effervescent personality livened up the party.

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effete

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adj. depleted of vitality; overrefined, decadent

The professor was accused of being an effete snob.

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efficacious

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adj. efficient, effective

The treatment proved efficacious.

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efficacy

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n. efficiency, effectiveness

The trials proved the efficacy of the new drug.

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effigy

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n. likeness of a person

The protesters burned an effigy of the president.

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effrontery

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n. shameless boldness; presumptuousness

The freshman had the effrontery to question the professor’s conclusion.

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effulgent

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adj. shining brightly

The planet Jupiter is effulgent tonight.

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effusion

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n. liquid or other matter poured forth; an unrestrained outpouring of feeling

His poetic effusions were interesting for a while but are now becoming tiresome.

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effusive

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adj. expressing emotion freely

The teacher was embarrassed by the student’s effusive expression of thanks.

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egalitarianism

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n. characterized by belief in equal rights for all people

Egalitarianism is an important American value.

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egocentric

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adj. self-centered

I could see Jim was egocentric because he talked only about himself.

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egotistical

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adj. excessively self-centered; conceited

Although Steve is egotistical, he is quite popular.

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egregious

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adj. obviously bad

The English teacher marks egregious errors with a large red “X.”

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elaborate (v.)

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v. to add details

Try to elaborate on the basic points you’ve made.

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elaborate (adj.)

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adj. intricate and rich in detail

The family made elaborate preparations for the wedding.

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elation

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n. joy

Jennifer’s elation was obvious from her big smile.

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elegy

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n. poem or song expressing lamentation

The poet wrote an elegy after her country was occupied by foreign forces.

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elevated

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adj. exalted; lofty; noble

The class studied literature dealing with elevated themes such as nobility.

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elicit

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v. to provoke, draw out

The teacher’s question elicited several responses.

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elite

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n. select group of people

Only the elite among the recruits were selected for officer training.

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elitism

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n. belief that certain people deserve preferred treatment; control. by a select group

The teacher argued for an end to elitism in public education.

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elixir

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n. a substance believed to have the power to cure ills

Many people consider aspirin to be an elixir for many ills.

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Elysian

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adj. blissful; delightful

The poet’s Elysian vision enthralled a generation of reader.

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eloquence

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n. effective speech

Although I admire the candidate’s eloquence, I don’t plan to vote for him.

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elucidate

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v.t o clarify

The student asked the teacher to elucidate her explanation.

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elusive

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adj. evasive; hard to grasp

The concept is an elusive one, but I’m beginning to understand it.

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emaciated

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adj. thin and wasted

Jill was emaciated after her long diet.

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emanate

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v. to issue forth

Steam emanated from the radiator.

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emancipation

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n. freedom

The emancipation of slaves was a great milestone in American history.

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embellish

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v. to adorn; decorate; enhance; make more attractive by adding details

In a second account of events, the witness embellished his story.

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embodiment

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n. representation in bodily or physical form; incarnation

The movie star is the embodiment of the perfect man.

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embroil

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v. to involve in

Don’t embroil me in your dispute.

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embryonic

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adj. rudimentary; in early stages of development

The newly independent country is in an embryonic state of development.

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emend

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v. to correct

The editor emended the error in the manuscript.

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émigré

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n. person who has left a native country, especially for political reasons

The novel is about Russian émigrés in Paris.

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eminence grise

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n. a person who exercises power or influence without holding an official position

Many people regard a distinguished retired professor, Dr. Chambliss, as the college’s eminence grise.

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eminent

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adj. celebrated, distinguished

The college invited an eminent scholar to speak at its graduation ceremony.

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emollient

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adj. smoothing; mollifying

The president’s emollient approach has helped to keep his party unified.

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emotive

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adj. appealing to or expressing emotion

Emotive language often makes it difficult to discuss an issue rationally.

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empathetic

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adj. of, relating to, or characterized by empath; sympathetic

The leader of the country asked the people to be empathetic to the suffering of the poor.

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empathy

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n. putting oneself in another’s place; sympathy

We felt empathy for the victims of the disaster.

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empirical

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adj. derived from the observation or experiment

Empirical evidence supports the theory.

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emulate

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v. to imitate, copy

The young author emulated her favorite writer.

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enamored

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adj. captivated

Bill became enamored of Judy, his co-worker at the office.

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encomium

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n. a formal expression of praise

The dean of students ended the dinner for the retiring professor with an encomium about her passion for teaching.

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encumber

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v. to hinder, burden

The business is encumbered with heavy debts.

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endemic

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adj. inherent, belonging to an area

Malaria is endemic in that area.

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enervate

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v. to weaken

The hot weather has enervated me.

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enfant terrible

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n. one whose unusual behavior or ideas disturbs others

The iconoclastic young painter is the enfant terrible of the New York art scene.

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engender

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v. to cause, produce

The scientist tried to engender a response in teh test subject.

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engrossed

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adj. occupied fully

Stan is engrossed in his preparation for the GRE.

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enhance

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v. to increase; improve

Enhancing your vocabulary will improve your chances of doing well on the GRE.

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enigma

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n. puzzle; mystery

The student found the character in the novel to be enigmatic.

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enjoin

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v. to order, urge; officially forbid

The court order enjoined the band from producing more CDs.

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enmity

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n. ill will; hatred

The peace negotiator worked to reduce the enmity between the two countries.

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ennui

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n. boredom

Peter took up several hobbies in order to overcome ennui.

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enrapture

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v. to fill with delight

The children were enraptured by the movie.

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ensconce

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v. settled comfortably

The couple was ensconced at a table in the café.

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entail

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v. to involve as a necessary result

Achievement usually entails hard work.

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enthralling

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adj. captivating; enslaving

His novel is so enthralling that I can hardly put it down.

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enticing

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adj. tempting; attractive

The enticing candy was waved in front of the child.

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entity

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n. something that exists

We established the company as a legal entity.

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entomology

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n. the scientific study of insects

Agriculture is one of the main areas in which entomology has a practical application.

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entreat

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v. to beg, plead

John’s mother entreated him not to join the army.

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entrepreneur

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n. a person who organizes a business, taking the risk for the sake of profit

Some people prefer having a secure job to being an entrepreneur.

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enunciate

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v. to pronounce clearly

The teacher trained the students to enunciate their words.

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eon

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n. indefinitely long period of time

The Earth existed for eons before life appeared on it.

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ephemeral

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adj. short-lived; fleeting

By its nature, journalism is ephemeral.

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epic (n.)

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n. a long narrative poem in elevated language celebrating the exploits of a hero

One of the great epics of world literature is Homer’s Iliad.

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epic (adj.)

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adj. relating to a long narrative poem in elevated language; heroic or grand in scale or nature

Charles Lindbergh’s book The Spirit of St. Louis recounts his epic transatlantic flight of 1927.

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epicure

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n. person with refined tastes

Grace prides herself on being an epicure.

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epicurean

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adj. devoted to pleasure

The store caters to epicurean tastes.

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epidemic

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n. a widespread disease

The epidemic is spreading from country to country.

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epidermis

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n. the outer protective nonvascular layer of the skin of vertebrates

In vertebrates, the epidermis is made up of many layers of cells.

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epigram

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n. short and witty saying

A famous epigram is Mark Twain’s “Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”

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epiphany

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n. comprehension of reality through a sudden intuitive realization

The wounded soldier experienced an epiphany as he lay in the hospital.

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epistemology

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n. branch of philosophy that examines the nature of knowledge

Distinguishing justified belief from opinion is one of the tasks of epistemology.

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epithelial

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adj. relating to the epithelium, membranous tissue composed of one or more compact layers of cells that covers most internal and external surfaces of the body, including its organs

Epithelial tissue is nonvascular.

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epithet

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n. a word or phrase characterizing a person or thing

A popular epithet for emperors was “The Great.”

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epitome

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n. representative of a group; ideal example

For many people John Wayne is the epitome of the rugged American male.

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epochal

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adj. of a particular period of history, especially one considered important

The rise of modern China may one day be considered as an epochal event.

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eponym

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n. person from whose name something is derived

The mythological figure Romulus is the eponym for Rome.

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equanimity

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n. composure, calmness

The leader kept his equanimity throughout the crisis.

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equilibrium

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n. a stable, balanced state

Engineers waited for the system to achieve equilibrium.

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equine

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adj. relating to horses

Mary love equine sports.

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equitable

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adj. just and impartial

The lawyers reached an equitable settlement in the dispute.

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equivocal

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adj. ambiguous; misleading

The general’s reply was equivocal.

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equivocate

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v. to intentionally use vague language

The judge ordered the witness to stop equivocating.

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eradicate

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v. to wipe out

The new government seeks to eradicate all opposition to its rule.

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errant

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adj. mistaken; straying from the proper course

The safety officer destroyed the errant rocket by remote control.

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erratic

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adj. unpredictable; wandering

The student’s performance on tests is erratic.

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erroneous

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adj. mistaken; wrong

The teacher corrected the student’s erroneous statement.

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ersatz

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adj. being an imitation or substitute

The soap opera is a good place to see displays of ersatz emotion.

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erudite

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adj. learned; scholarly

Professor Walsh is so erudite he knows something about practically everything.

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erudition

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n. deep and wide learning

Professor Wilson possesses vast erudition.

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eschew

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v. to abstain from, avoid

Bob eschews dessert when he’s dieting.

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esoteric

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adj. hard to understand; known only to a few

Jill enjoys reading esoteric poetry.

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espouse

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v. to support, advocate

I find it interesting to read newspapers that espouse views different from my own.

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esprit de corps

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n. team spirit

To build esprit de corps, the battalion has a party every month.

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essentialism

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n. the practice of regarding something (as a presumed human trait) as having innate existence or universal validity rather than as being a social, ideological, or intellectual construct; a philosophical theory ascribing ultimate reality to essence embodied in a thing perceptible to the senses

The sociologist describes essentialism as the tendency to ascribe some invisible essence to all members of a particular group.

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esteem

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v. to value; respect

The professor is esteemed by his students.

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estimable

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adj. admirable; possible to estimate

The two countries see one another as estimable adversaries.

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estranged

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adj. alienated

The estranged couple rarely see each other.

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ethereal

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adj. insubstantial, intangible; spiritual

The ghost lives an ethereal existence.

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ethical

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adj. conforming to moral standards

The job demands high ethical standards.

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ethnic

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adj. relating to cultures or races

The country is torn by ethnic conflict.

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ethnocentric

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adj. based on the attitude that one’s group is superior

It’s easy to make ethnocentric assumptions when studying other cultures.

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ethnologist

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n. scientist who studies and compares human cultures

Claude Lévi-Strauss was a French anthropologist and ethnologist who has been called the “father of modern anthropology.”

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ethologist

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n. scientist who studies animal behavior

Konrad Lorenz was a pioneering ethologist.

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ethos

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n. beliefs or character of a group

The new director wants to create a new ethos in the company.

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etiology

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n. causes or origins

The disease has a complex etiology.

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etymology

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n. origin and history of a word

A good dictionary gives the etymology of words.

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eugenics

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n. study of the hereditary factors that influence the hereditary qualities of the human race and ways to improve these qualities

One of the early critics of the philosophy of eugenics was the Roman Catholic writer G.K. Chesterton.

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eulogy

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n. high praise, especially of a person who has recently died

The teacher’s eulogy was delivered by the school principle.

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euphemism

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n. use of inoffensive language in place of unpleasant language

“Rest room” is a euphemism for “toilet.”

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euphony

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n. pleasant and harmonious sound

Euphony is a notable feature of this poem.

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euphoria

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n. a feeling of extreme happiness

There was euphoria in the city after the home team won the World Series.

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euthanasia

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n. mercy-killing

Euthanasia is one of the important moral issues in modern medicine.

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evanescent

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adj. transitory, short-lived

The theme of this poem is that life is evanescent.

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evince

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v. to show plainly

The teacher asked the class to evince three reasons for the failure of the experiment.

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eviscerate

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v. to disembowel; take away a vital part

The dictator ordered the prisoner to be eviscerated.

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evocative

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adj. tending to call to mind or produce a reaction

The poem is evocative of childhood.

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evoke

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v. to produce a reaction; call to mind; create anew

The smell of leaves evoked memories of football games from his childhood.

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exacerbate

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v. to aggravate, make worse

Moving around will exacerbate your injuny.

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exacting

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adj. extremely demanding

My English teacher has exacting standards for compositions.

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exalted

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adj. raised in rank or dignity

Fred was still humble despite his exalted position in the company.

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excommunicate

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v. to deprive of membership in a group

Dave was excommunicated from the church.

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excoriate

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v. to criticize strongly

The shocking behavior of the official was excoriated in the media.

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exculpate

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v. to clear of blame, vindicate

The hearing’s finding exculpated the accused soldier.

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execrable

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adj. detestable, abhorrent

The judge sentenced the man to life imprisonment for his execrable crime.

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exegesis

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n., critical interpretation or explanation

The Bible scholar wrote an exegesis of the Gospel of Luke.

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exemplar

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n. example worth imitating

Shakespeare’s work has been an exemplar for writers for hundreds of years.

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exemplary

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adj. commendable; worthy of imitation

The soldier won a medal for his exemplary conduct.

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exemplify

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v. to show by example

The principal urged the seniors to exemplify good conduct for the younger students.

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exercise

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v. to absorb the attention of; upset

The math problem has exercised my mind all day.

146
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exhort

A

v. to urge by strong appeals

The captain exhorted her teammates to make a greater effort.

147
Q

exhume

A

v. to remove from a grave

The judge ordered the remains exhumed.

148
Q

exigency

A

n. crisis; urgent requirements

The civil defense team is prepared for all exigencies.

149
Q

exigent

A

adj. requiring immediate action or remedy

Exigent circumstances allow the police to search the house without a warrant.

150
Q

existential

A

adj. having to do with existence; based on experience; having to do with the philosophy of existentialism

Several forms of existential psychotherapy have been developed.

151
Q

exodus

A

n. departure of a large number of people

After the government collapsed there was an exodus of people from the capital.

152
Q

exogenous

A

adj. originating externally

Carcinogens are exogenous factors.

153
Q

exonerate

A

v. to absolve, clear of blame

The trial exonerated all of the accused.

154
Q

exorbitant

A

adj. greater than reasonable

The doctor’s fees are exobitant.

155
Q

exorcise

A

v. to expel evil spirits; free from bad influences

Writing a story about her bad experiences helped to exorcise the memory of them from her mind.

156
Q

exotic

A

adj. foreign, romantic, unusual

Jean enjoys visiting exotic places.

157
Q

expansive

A

adj. sweeping, comprehensive

We have an expansive view from our house on the hill.

158
Q

expatiate

A

v. to speak or write at length

The biologist expatiated on ecology for two hours.

159
Q

expatriate

A

n. someone living outside his or her land

There are many expatriates living in former British colonies such as Singapore and Hong Kong.

160
Q

expedient

A

adj. suitable; related to self-serving methods

Th expedient course of action is not always the moral one.

161
Q

expeditious

A

adj. done with speed and efficiency

Carry out the plan in the most expeditious way possible.

162
Q

expiate

A

v. to atone for

Tom performed an act of penance to expiate his sins.

163
Q

explicable

A

adj. able to be explained

The new theory makes the observations explicable.

164
Q

explicit

A

adj. very clear; definite

The instructions are explicit.

165
Q

exploit

A

v. to unfairly use others to gain advantage; to use to the greatest possible advantage

The company was accused of exploiting its worker.

166
Q

exponent

A

n. person who champions or advocates

Senator Smith is an exponent of free trade.

167
Q

exponential

A

adj. very great; becoming more and more rapid

The population is increasing at an exponential rate.

168
Q

expository

A

adj. explanatory

The teacher asked the students to write an expository essay on the topic.

169
Q

expostulation

A

n. scolding; reproof

The principal’s expostulations lasted half an hour.

170
Q

expound

A

v. to elaborate

The professor expounded on his theory.

171
Q

expunge

A

v. to cancel; remove

His name was expunged from the records.

172
Q

expurgate

A

v. to censor

Certain scenes have been expurgated from the movie.

173
Q

extant

A

adj. in existence; not lost

The college library has all of the extant writing of Willa Cather.

174
Q

extemporaneous

A

adj. unrehearsed

The competition requires you to give an extemporaneous talk.

175
Q

extenuating

A

adj. mitigating, reducing in severity

The judge considered the extenuating circumstances in the case.

176
Q

extirpate

A

v. to root up; destroy

The prosecutor vowed to extirpate corruption in state goernment.

177
Q

extol

A

v. to praise

Critics extolled the new novel.

178
Q

extort

A

v. to obtain something by threat

Jim extorted money from the old man.

179
Q

extraneous

A

adj. not essential

Eliminate extraneous information from your report.

180
Q

extrapolate

A

v. to estimate by projecting known information

Extrapolating from present trends, the Earth will be uninhabitable in a few hundred years.

181
Q

extravagant

A

adj. excessive; beyond reasonable limits

The Elliots spent an extravagant amount of money on their daughter’s wedding.

182
Q

extremity

A

n. farthest point

The North Pole and the South Pole are two of the Earth’s extremities.

183
Q

extricate

A

v. to free from

We wondered how we could extricate ourselves from the awkward situation.

184
Q

extrinsic

A

adj. not inherent or essential

Extrinsic motivation through money and presents improved John’s school performance.

185
Q

exuberance

A

n. unrestrained enthusiasm; abundance; lavishness

I admire the exuberance of the young composer’s work.

186
Q

exude

A

v. to give off

The cheerleaders exude enthusiasm.

187
Q

exult

A

v. to rejoice

The coach allowed his team a day off from practice to exult in the victory.

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