E (set 1) Flashcards
Eclectic
Choosing the best from many sources
Eccentric
Not conventional; irregular
Edify
To enlighten; to instruct, especially in moral or religious matters
Efface
To erase; to rub away the features of
Effusion
A pouring forth
Egalitarian
Believing in the social and economic quality of all people
Egocentric
Selfish; believing that one is the center of everything
Egregious
Extremely bad
Ellicit
To bring out; to call forth
Elliptical
Oval; missing a word; obscure
Elusive
evasive; escape, avoid
Eminent
Well known and respected, outstanding
Empirical
Relying on experience or observation
Emulate
To strive to equal or excel, usually through imitation
Encroach
To make gradual inroads into; to trespass
Endemic
Native, indigenous
Enervate
To reduce the strength or energy of
Enfranchise
To grant the privileges of citizenship
Engender
To bring into existence; to cause
Enigma
A mystery
Enormity
Extreme evil; a hideous offense; immensity
Ephemeral
Lasting a very short time
