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VB Lesson 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epi- | [prefix] upon, to, in addition to |
| Ephemeral | lasting only a short time, short-lived, fleeting |
| Epicenter | point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus |
| Epidemic | a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease |
| Epidemiologist | a specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group |
| Epidermis | the outer layer of the skin |
| Epiglottis | a flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering. |
| Epigram | a short and usually witty poem or saying |
| Epigraphy | study of inscriptions such as hieroglyphics |
| Epilogue | a short passage added at the end of a literary work |
| Epiphany | a moment of sudden revelation or insight; a vision |
| Episcopal | a bishop overseeing all the churches in his diocese |
| Epistle | a letter or literary composition in letter form |
| Epitaph | an inscription on a tombstone; a brief comment about a deceased person |
| Epithet | a descriptive name or phrase attached to the name of someone or something used to characterize |
| Epitome | a perfect example; a summary or condensed account |