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Vocabulary 15
appendectomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| appendectomy | n. the surgical removal of the appendix |
| eccentric | adj. Not conforming to normal or usual behavior; odd; peculiar. |
| eclectic | adj. Selected or made up of elements from various sources. |
| eclipse | n. a partial or complete hiding of one celestial body by another. |
| eclipse | v. to overshadow |
| ecstatic | adj. Overwhelmed with intense joy or delight. |
| eulogize | v. to praise highly (especially a person who has just died) in speech or writing. |
| euphemism | n. The use of a mild or less direct word or phrase in place of one considered blunt or offensive. |
| euphoria | n. A strong feeling of well-being or happiness |
| euthanasia | n. The painless killing of a person suffering from an incurable disease. |
| mastectomy | n. Surgical removal of the breast |