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elusive
Ex. Trying to pin down exactly when the contractors would be finished remodeling the house, Nancy was frustrated by their elusive replies. |
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embellish
Ex. The costume designer embellished the leading lady's ball gown with yards and yards of ribbon and lace. |
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emulate
Ex. In a brief essay, describe a person you admire, someone whose virtues you would like to emulate. |
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endorse
Ex. Everyone waited to see which one of the rival candidates for he city council the mayor would endorse. |
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enduring
Ex. Keats believed in the enduring power of great art, which would outlast its creators' brief lives. |
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enervate
Ex. She was slwo to recover from her illness; even a short walk to the window would enervate her. |
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engender
Ex. To receive praise for real accomplishments engenders self-confidence in a child. |
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enhance
Ex. You can enhance your chances of being admitted to the college of your choice by learning to write well; an excellent essay can enhance any application. |
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enigma
Ex. "What do women want?" asked Dr. Sigmund Freud. Their bnehavior was an enigma to him. |
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enmity
Ex. At Camp David Prsident Carter labored to bring an end to the enmity that prevented Egypt and Isreal from living in peace |
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