Word List 18 Flashcards
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Euphemism
A
Mild expression in place of an unpleasant one.
1
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Eulogy
A
Expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone’s death
2
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Euphonious
A
Pleasing in sound
3
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Evanescent
A
Fleeting, vanishing.
4
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Evenhanded
A
Impartial, fair
6
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Evince
A
Show clearly
7
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Exacerbate
A
Worsen, embitter
8
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Exacting
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Extremely demanding
9
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Exalt
A
Raise in rank or dignity, praise
10
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Exasperate
A
Vex
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Exceptionable
A
Objectionable
12
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Excise
A
Cut away, cut out
13
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Excoriate
A
Scold with biting harshness
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Exculpate
A
Clear from blame
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Execrable
A
Very bad
16
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Exegesis
A
Interpretation, explanation of a biblical text
17
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Exemplary
A
Serving as a model, outstanding
18
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Exemplify
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Serve as an example of, embody
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Exempt
A
Not subject to a duty
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Exertion
A
Effort
