vocab words - e Flashcards
Embezzle
To take something (usually money or property) dishonestly for one’s own use
Because Lou was about to lose his home, he felt he had no choice but to embezzle money from his employer.
Eclectic
Composed of elements drawn from various sources; can be used to refer to a person who pursues an eclectic method or approach.
The restaurant’s menu was eclectic and included foods from a number of ethnic groups and cultures.
Elicit
To draw out an answer or explanation often by skillful questioning or discussion.
The teacher asked questions to elicit answers from the students.
Empirical
Something capable of being derived, verified, or disproved by observation or experiment
There is strong empirical evidence to support the case for vertical integration.
Emulate
To try to be like or better than something
The boy would emulate his father’s morning routine, from reading the newspaper to sipping coffee.
Espouse
To take up and support as a cause; to marry someone
The constitution’s framework still espouses gender-based discrimination, particularly surrounding citizenship.
Extort
To take something forcefully from a person
The corrupt official tried to extort a bribe from the construction company in exchange for granting them the necessary permits.
Expedite
To speed up the process or progress of an event
The court has agreed to expedite the case so the athlete will be able to start his football season on time.
Extraneous
Alien; something that exists or comes from outside
“If you slip off your diet, the extraneous calories will make you gain all the weight you lost.”
Equivocal
Something that is unclear or uncertain in its meaning
The results of the experiment were equivocal, prompting the students to repeat the procedure for more accurate data.
Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time
“Fashion is ephemeral.”
