Set 18 Flashcards
Eccentric
Departing from norms or conventions
Although he was often described by colleagues as a bit eccentric, it was precisely the unconventionality of his bedside manner that made the doctor so beloved by his young patients
Eclectic
Composed of elements drawn from various sources
It was easy to get a sense of Alison’s eclectic taste from looking at her music collection, which contained everything from Mahler Metallica
Edifying
Enlightening, informative
The lecture we attended on the consequences of globalization was highly edifying, but what I learned only made me want to learn more
Efficacy
The ability to produce the intended result
The efficacy of the ad campaign cannot be definitely measured at this stage in the game, but already the public response seems positive
Efflorescence
The state or a period of flowering; an example or result of growth and development
The scholarly works she created early on in her academic career showed the efflorescence of her genius
Effrontery
Extreme boldness; presumptuousness
The effrontery of her demand astonished everyone; no one had ever dared ask the head of the department to explain his reasoning before
Effusive
Gushing; excessively demonstrative
The effusiveness of the review from a critic known for his stinginess with praise might have had something to do with the VIP treatment from the entire restaurant staff
Egress
Exit
The dancer’s final egress from the stage brought the audience to its feet
Elegy
A mournful poem, especially one lamenting the dead; any mournful writing or piece of music
His elegy for the long list carefree days of his youth was moving, if somewhat cliched
Eloquent
Well-spoken; expressive; articulate
It was hard to believe English wasn’t her native language given her eloquent use of it
Ebullience
The quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts and feelings
Allen’s live for birds was clear from the ebullience with which he described them
