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1
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dwarf

A

cause to seem small

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dwindle

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shrink, reduce

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dynamic

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energetic

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ebullient

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showing excitement

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eccentric

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irregular, odd

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eccentricity

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oddity

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eclectic

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composed of elements drawn from disparate sources

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eclipse

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darken, extinguish

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ecologist

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a person concerned with the relationship between living organisms and the environment

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economy

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national condition of monetary supply , prudent management of resources, precision in word

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ecstasy

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rapture, joy

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edict

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decree, official command

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edify

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instruct, correct morally

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effectual

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able to produce a desired effect

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effervescence

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inner excitement, bubbling from carbonation

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effete

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lacking vigor, worn out

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efficacy

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power to produce a certain effect

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egotistical

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excessively self centered

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egregious

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notorious

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elaboration

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addition of details

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elated

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overjoyed

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elicit

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draw out by discussion

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eloquence

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expressiveness, persuasive speech

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elucidate

A

explain , enlighten

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elusive

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Evasive

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Emancipate

A

set free

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embargo

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ban on commerce or other activities

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Embark

A

commence, go on board

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embed

A

enclose, place in something

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embellish

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make more beautiful, make a story more interesting by adding details

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embody

A

personify make concrete

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Embrace

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hug, adopt, accept, encircle include

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embroil

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throw into confusion, entangle

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embryonic

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undeveloped

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emend

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Correct

36
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Emendation

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correction of errors

37
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eminent

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High, lofty

38
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empathy

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ability to identify with another’s feelings

39
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empirical

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based on experience

40
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emulate

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imitate, rival

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Encipher

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Encode, convert message to code

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encompass

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surround

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encroachment

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gradual intrusion

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encumber

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burden

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endemic

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prevailing a specific group of people in a specific area

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endorse

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approve, support

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enduring

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lasting surviving

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energize

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invigorate

49
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enfranchise

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to admit to the rights of citizenship

50
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engage

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pledge to something, hire someone to perform a service, attract and keep, induce someone to participate, take part in , attack

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