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Vocab lesson 15
building an enriched vocabulary
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English
11th Grade
02/07/2008

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Term
Entreat
Definition
Synonyms: implore, importune, beg

Verb
Term
Entice
Definition
Synonyms: tempt, coax, INVEIGLE,

Antonyms: repel, repulse, scare off

Verb
Term
Envisage
Definition
Verb

Synonyms: envision, visualize, picture
Term
Epithet
Definition
Noun

Synonyms: characterization,appellation,moniker, nickname, handle; curse
Term
Equanimity
Definition
Noun

Synonyms: composure, placidity, sangfroid, imperturbability

Antonyms: excitability, agitation, distress, hysteria
Term
Equitable
Definition
Adjective

Synonym: impartial, fair, just, evenhanded

Antonyms: biased, unfair, partial
Term
Erudite
Definition
Adjective

Synonyms: scholarly, profound, knowledgeable

Antonyms: ignorant, uninformed
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Esoteric
Definition
Adjective

Synonyms: occult, secret, confidential; abstruse, recondite, unfathomable

Antonyms: popular, exoteric; intelligible, comprehensive, crystal clear
Term
Ethical
Definition
Adjective

Synonyms: moral, virtuous, decent, vulnerable,

Antonyms: immoral, unscrupulous
Term
Ethnic
Definition
Adjective

relating to a small but distinct social group within the population
Term
Euphemism
Definition
noun

S: the substitution for a relatively inoffensive term for one that is considered to harsh
Term
Exacerbate
Definition
Verb

S: aggravate, intensify

A: lessen, moderate, temper, mitigate, allay, palliate, soothe
Term
Exalt
Definition
Verb

S: Ennoble, uplift, upgrade

A: debase, degrade, demote, abade
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Exemplary
Definition
Adjective

S: model, sterling; meritorious, laudable
Noun : paragon, prototype
Term
Exigency
Definition
Noun

S: emergency, crisis; demands requirements

Emergency demanding immediate attention
Pressing of needs caused by a crisis
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