Lesson Six Flashcards

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elixir

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a supposed remedy for all ailments

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elucidate

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to make clear

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emanate

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to come forth; send forth

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emendation

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a correction

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empathy

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an understanding of another’s feeelings

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6
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empirical

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based on evidence rather than theory

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7
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endemic

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confined to a particular country or area

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enervate

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to weaken

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ennui

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boredom; a weariness resulting from a lack of interest

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ephemeral

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lasting only a brief time; short-lived

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epitome

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a typical example; a condensed account

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12
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ergo

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therefore

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13
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erotic

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pertaining to sexual love

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14
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eschew

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to keep away from; avoid; shun

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facetious

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comical; jocular; flippant

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