Word List 16 Flashcards
Duress
Forcible restraint; especially unlawfully
Dutiful
Respectful; obedient
Dwarf
Cause to seem small
Dwindle
Shrink; reduce
Earthy
Unrefined; coarse
Ebb
Recede; lessen
Ebullient
Showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm
Eccentric
Irregular; odd; whimsical
Eclipse
Darken; extinguish
Economy
Efficiency or consciousness in using something
Edict
Decree; official command
Eerie
Weird
Efface
Rub out
Effectual
Able to produce a desired effect; valid
Effervescence
Inner excitement or exuberance
Effete
Lacking vigor; worn out; sterile
Efficacy
Power to produce desired effect
Effigy
Dummy
Effrontery
Shameless boldness
Effusive
Pouring forth; gushing
Egoism
Excessive interest in one’s self
Egotistical
Excessively self-centered
Egregious
Notorious; conspicuously bad or shocking
Egress
Exit
Ejaculation
Exclamation
Elated
Overjoyed
Elegy
Poem or song expressing lamentation
Elicit
Draw out by discussion
Elixir
Cure-all; something invigorating
Ellipsis
Omission of words from a text
Eloquence
Expressiveness; persuasive speech
Elucidate
Explain; enlighten
Elusive
Evasive
Emaciated
Thin and wasted
Emanate
Issue forth
Emancipate
Set free
Embargo
Ban on commerce or other activity
Embark
Commence; begin a journey
Embed
Enclose; place in something
Embezzlement
Stealing
Embody
Personify; make concrete; incorporate
Embroil
Throw into confusion; involve in strife; entangle
Embryonic
Undeveloped; rudimentary
Emend
Correct; correct by a critic
Emendation
Correction of errors; improvement
Eminent
High; lofty
Emissary
Agent; messenger
Enrollment
Soothing or softening remedy
Empirical
Based on experience
Emulate
Imitate; rival
Encipher
Encode; convert
Encomium
High praise; eulogy
Encompass
Surround
Encroachment
Gradual intrusion