Vocab Set 25-26

Question 1

esoteric

Answer 1

hard to understand; known only to chosen few

Question 2

espouse

Answer 2

adopt; support

Question 3

esteem

Answer 3

respect; value; judge

Question 4

ethereal

Answer 4

light; heavenly; unusually refined

Question 5

eulogy

Answer 5

expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone’s death

Question 6

euphemism

Answer 6

mild expression used in place of an unpleasant one

Question 7

euphonious

Answer 7

pleasing in sound

Question 8

euphoria

Answer 8

feeling of great happiness ad well being

Question 9

evanescent

Answer 9

fleeting; vanishing

Question 10

exacerbate

Answer 10

worsen; embitter

Question 11

exacting

Answer 11

extremely demanding

Question 12

exalt

Answer 12

raise in rank or dignity; praise

Question 13

execute

Answer 13

put into effect; carry out

Question 14

exemplary

Answer 14

serving as a model; outstanding

Question 15

exemplify

Answer 15

serve as and example of; embody

Question 16

exhaustive

Answer 16

thorough; comprehensive

Question 17

exhilarating

Answer 17

invigorating and refreshing; cheering

Question 18

exonerate

Answer 18

acquit; excuplate

Question 19

expedient

Answer 19

suitable to achieve a particular end; practical; politic

Question 20

expedite

Answer 20

hasten