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Mozarts25th GRE wordlist 8
Mozarts25th GRE wordlist 8
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09/14/2010
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enigmatic
 Definition
perplexing; mysterious.
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enjoin
 Definition
command , order, forbid
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enrapture
 Definition
to delight intensly
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entrance
 Definition
to put into a trance/Spell, to fill with delight or wonder
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entree
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entrance
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epigram
 Definition
witty thought or saying
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epilogue
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short conclusion at the end of a drama
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episodic
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loosely connected
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epitaph
 Definition
inscription in memory of a dead person
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epithet
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any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality: OR
a word, phrase, or expression used invectively as a term of abuse or contempt
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equitable
 Definition
fair , impartial
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equivocate
 Definition
ambiguous,intentionally misleading
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errant
 Definition
wandering , deviating from the regular or proper course; erring; straying
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escapade
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prank , flighty conduct
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ethereal
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heavenly , unusually refined, tenuous
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euphemism
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the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
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evanescent
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short lived, fleeting
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evocative
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tending to call up memories and emotions
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exceptionable
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objectionable
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excise
 Definition
cut out
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excoriate
 Definition
scold very harshly OR strip skin off
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execrable
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very bad
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exegesis
 Definition
explanation of biblical passages
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execrate
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curse
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exigency
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urgent situation
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exiguous
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small
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expansive
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outgoing , social OR able to grow in size
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expatiate
 Definition
talk at length
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expedient
 Definition
suitable , politic
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expedite
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hasten
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expiate
 Definition
make amends for a sin
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explicate
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explain , interpret
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expository
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explanatory
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expostulation
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protest , remonstrance
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expropriate
 Definition
take possesion of
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expunge
 Definition
cancel , remove
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expurgate
 Definition
remove offensive parts off a book
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extant
 Definition
still in existence
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extenuate
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weaken
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extirpate
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uproot
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extraneous
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not essential , superfluous
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extricate
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free from
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facetious
 Definition
jooking, not meant to be taken seriously
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fascimile
 Definition
copy
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factious
 Definition
tending to form factions , causing dissention
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factitious
 Definition
artificial , sham
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