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SAT Lesson 06
SAT Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| embryonic | undeveloped |
| emetic | cause vomiting |
| eminent | famous |
| emissary | one sent on special mission |
| emit | to send out |
| emollient | something that soothes |
| empathy | understanding another's feelings |
| empirical | based on experience |
| emulate | to imitate |
| enamored | in love with |
| enclave | territory surrounded by another country |
| encomium | high praise |
| encompass | to include |
| encore | repeat performance |
| encroach | to trespass |
| encumbrance | obstruction |
| endear | beloved |
| endemic | confined to particular country or area |
| energize | rouse into activity |
| enervate | to weaken |
| enfranchise | right to vote |
| engender | to promote |
| engrossed | completely adsorbed in |
| engulf | to overwhelm |
| enhance | to increase in value |
| enigma | puzzling situation |
| enigmatic | mysterious |
| enlighten | to inform |
| enmity | hostility |
| ennui | boredom |
| enormity | an outrageous act |
| enrapture | to delight beyond measure |
| ensconce | to hide |
| ensue | to follow |
| enthrall | to charm |
| entice | to attract |
| entity | independent being |
| entomology | study of insects |
| entourage | group of personal attendants |
| entranced | filled with delight |
| entreaty | a request |
| entrenched | firmly established |
| entrepreneur | successful |
| enunciate | pronounce words clearly |
| environs | surrounding |
| envisage | to imagine |
| envoy | messenger |
| eon | extremely long period of time |
| ephemeral | temporary |
| epic | a long poem |
| epicure | pleasure in fine food |
| epigram | witty saying |
| epilogue | closing part of speech |
| epiphany | revelation |
| epistle | a letter |
| epitaph | inscription on tomb |
| epithet | descriptive word |
| epitome | a typical example |
| epoch | particular period of history |
| equanimity | calmness |
| equestrian | horseback rider |
| equilibrium | balance |
| equine | pertaining to horses |
| equitable | fair |
| equity | fairness |
| equivocal | doubtful |
| equivocate | to confuse by speaking |
| eradicate | to erase |
| ergo | therefore |
| erode | to wear away |
| erotic | pertaining to sexual love |
| err | to make mistake |
| errant | wandering |
| erratic | abnormal |
| erroneous | mistaken |
| ersatz | artificial |
| erstwhile | in the past |
| erudite | learned |
| escalate | to increase |
| escapade | reckless adventure |
| eschew | to avoid |
| esoteric | for a select few |
| espionage | spying |
| espouse | to support |
| essay | to try |
| estival | pertaining to summer |
| estranged | separated |
| ethereal | spiritual |
| ethnic | pertaining to particular race |
| etymology | the origin words |
| eugenics | science of improving human race |
| eulogy | praise for dead person |
| euphemism | substitution pleasant for unpleasant |
| euphonious | pleasant sound |
| euphoria | feeling of well-being |
| euthanasia | mercy killing |
| evanescent | temporary |
| evasive | not straightforward |
| eventuate | to result |
| evict | to expel |