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Adv Grammar Vocab 11
Lesson 11 Vocabulary - E's to F
Term | Definition |
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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 |