Quiz 9 Flashcards
1
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ephemeral
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Lasting for a very short time, brief
2
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epicurean
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Having luxurious taste, usually having to do with food or drink
3
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entreat
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Ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
4
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Epithet
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A descriptive phrase or nickname
5
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Equanimity
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Mental calmness or composure
6
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Err
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Vb. to be mistaken or incorrect, make a mistake
7
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Erudite
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Having or showing great knowledge or learning
8
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Exceptionable
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Causing disapproval or offense, worse than fallible
9
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Exculpate
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To show or prove that someone is not guilty
10
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Exemplary
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Serving as a desirable model
11
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Exodus
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Mass departure of people
12
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Expatiate
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Speak or write at great length or detail
13
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Expatriate
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A person who lives outside of their native country
14
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Expedient
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Convenient but immoral
15
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Exploit
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To take advantage of
