Vocab Set 25-26 Flashcards
1
Q
esoteric
A
hard to understand; known only to chosen few
2
Q
espouse
A
adopt; support
3
Q
esteem
A
respect; value; judge
4
Q
ethereal
A
light; heavenly; unusually refined
5
Q
eulogy
A
expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone’s death
6
Q
euphemism
A
mild expression used in place of an unpleasant one
7
Q
euphonious
A
pleasing in sound
8
Q
euphoria
A
feeling of great happiness ad well being
9
Q
evanescent
A
fleeting; vanishing
10
Q
exacerbate
A
worsen; embitter
11
Q
exacting
A
extremely demanding
12
Q
exalt
A
raise in rank or dignity; praise
13
Q
execute
A
put into effect; carry out
14
Q
exemplary
A
serving as a model; outstanding
15
Q
exemplify
A
serve as and example of; embody
