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SAT Vocabulary
SAT Vocabulary pt 19
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| emulate | strive to equal or match, especially by imitating |
| enclave | an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct |
| endorse | approve of |
| enigma | something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained |
| enmity | a state of deep-seated ill-will |
| entrench | fix firmly or securely |
| epitome | a standard or typical example |
| epochal | highly significant, especially bringing about a new era |
| equivocal | open to two or more interpretations |
| erode | remove soil or rock |
| err | make a mistake |
| esoteric | understandable only by an enlightened inner circle |
| espouse | choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc. |
| exemplary | worthy of imitation |
| explicate | elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses |
| exploit | use or manipulate to one's advantage |
| exposition | a collection of things for public display |
| elasticity | (n) the physical property of matter wherein matter returns to its original form after being reshaped, as an elastic band returns to its original shape after being stretched |
| elated | exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits |
| elude | (v) to escape from someone or something giving chase or searching; especially to use clever tactics to escape from pursuers |
| febrile | of or relating to or characterized by fever |
| feign | make believe with the intent to deceive |
| festive | offering fun and gaiety |
| facilitate | make easier |
| farce | a comedy characterized by broad satire |