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Adv Grammar Vocab 11
Lesson 11 Vocabulary - E's to F
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| elixir | (n) a supposed remedy for all ailments |
| elucidate | (v) to make clear |
| emanate | (v) to come forth; to send forth |
| emendation | (n) a correction |
| empathy | (n) understanding of another's feelings |
| empirical | (adj) based on practical experience rather than theory |
| endemic | (adj) confined to a particular country or area |
| enervate | (v) to weaken |
| ennui | (n) boredom; a weariness resulting from lack of interest |
| enigmatic | (adj) difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious |
| epitome | (n) a typical example; a condensed account |
| ergo | (adv) therefore; for that reason; because of that |
| expound | (v) present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail |
| eschew | (v) to keep away from; to avoid; to shun |
| facetious | (adj) comical, jocular, flippant |