SAT Words 96-120 Flashcards
Epitome
A representative of a type
Ephemeral
Lasting for only a brief time
Equivocal
Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead
Eradicate
To get rid of as if by tearing it up by the roots abolish
Erratic
Markedly inconsistent
Erudition
Deep, extensive learning
Esoteric
Intended for or understood by only a small group
Euphemism
A mild, indirect, or vague term substituting for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term
Exacerbate
To increase the severity, violence, or bitterness of; aggravate
Exonerate
To free from blame
Exorbitant
Exceeding all bounds, as of custom or fairness
Expedient
Appropriate to a purpose; convenient; speedy
Expurgate
To remove objectionable content before publication or release
Extirpate
To destroy
Extol
To praise highly