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Vocab E
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English
8th Grade
11/01/2011

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Term
enterprise
Definition
an important,difficult,or dangerous plan to be tried;great or bold undertaking.
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epicenter
Definition
point on the earth's surface directly above the true center of an earthquake.
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embezzle
Definition
steal money entrusted to one's care.
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eccentric
Definition
out of the ordinary;not usual;odd;peculiar.
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epicure
Definition
person who enjoys eating and drinking and is very particular in choosing fine foods and wines.
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elongate
Definition
make or become longer;lengthen;extend;stretch.
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elude
Definition
avoid or escape be cleverness or quickness;slip away from.
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epidemic
Definition
outbreak and spread of disease affecting many people at the same time.
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eradicate
Definition
get rid of entirely;destroy completely.
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espionage
Definition
use of spies;spying
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epidermis
Definition
outer layer of the skin.
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entice
Definition
attract by arousing hopes or desires.
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effigy
Definition
image or statue,usually of a person.
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epigram
Definition
short,pointed,or witty saying.
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embroil
Definition
involve in a quarrel.
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eminent
Definition
above all or most others;outstanding;famous;distinguished.
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epitaph
Definition
short statement in memory of a dead person.
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erroneous
Definition
not correct;wrong;mistaken.
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encompass
Definition
go or reach all the way around.
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epitome
Definition
person or thing that is typical or representative of something.
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