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Unit 11-12 Red
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English
10th Grade
04/23/2012

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Dwell
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To remain for a time; to reside; to focus attention on; to speak or write about at length
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Eminent
Definition
standing out, renowned; distinguished; prominent
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Ebullience
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enthusiastic; bubbling with excitement
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Edification
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enlighten; instruct
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Elite
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the best or most skilled members of a group
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Egg
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too encourage or cite into action
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Eloquent
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extremely expressive in speech, writing, or movement
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Elocution
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The art of public speaking
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Elucidate
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to make clear and explain fully
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Embroil
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To involve in argument or hostile action; to throw into disorder
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Empathetic
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Forcibly expressive
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Enhance
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to improve; to intensify
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Enmity
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hostility; deep seated hatred
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Escapade
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an adventurous unconventional act
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Eschew
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To avoid or shun
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Espouse
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to adopt; to support
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Estrange
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to alienate; to treat as a stranger; to turn an affectionate attitude into an indifferent or unfriendly one
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Ethereal
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very light; airy; delicate; heavenly
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Evince
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to show or demonstrate clearly
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Exalt
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to raise high or glorify
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