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36 Cards in this Set
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enamored
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(of) in love with
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Aragorn was enamored of Arwen.
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enclave
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a country, or part of a country, surrounded by another country.
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Some countries in Europe are enclaves.
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encomium
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an expression of high praise
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The hymn is an encomium for God.
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encompass
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to include; to surround
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The council of Elrond encompasses many people from different races
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encore
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a repeat performance
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Legolas's singing was so beautiful that the mens asked for an encore.
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encroach (upon)
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to trespass; to intrude
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The men didn't realize they encroached upon the Dark Elf's territory until it was too late.
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encumbrance
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hindrance; obstruction
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He failed to see any advantage in carrying about such a useless encumbrance.
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encyclopedic
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filled with knowledge; comprehensive
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Erestor has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of history of Middle-Earth.
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endearment
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an expresssion of affection
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This last endearment was tender as in youth, as in times when hearts were warm - life happy.
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endemic
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confined to a particular country or area
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Everyone hopes that this is just an endemic disease and it won't spread to other places.
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energize
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to rouse into activity
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The tales of his dead parents energized him to practice his weapon skills.
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enervate
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to weaken
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The poison designed by the orcs enervates people.
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enfranchise
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to give the right to vote
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The women were enfranchised after much protest.
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engender
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to promote
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"Every cloud engenders not a storm" Shakespeare.
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engulf
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to overwhelm
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The army called for help when it was apparent that the orcs would engulf them.
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engrossed
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completely absorbed in
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When Elladan found Legolas engrossed in the adult conversation, he was mortified.
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enhance
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to increase in value or beauty; to improve
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The friend between Aragorn and Legolas would not help in enhancing their health at all.
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enigma
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a puzzling situation; dilemma
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It's still an enigma that why the bat followed Celylith.
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enigmatic
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mysterious; puzzling
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The professor's enigmatic grading system has failed many students.
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enlighten
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to inform; to reveal truths
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Would you care to enlighten me with an explanation why you thought it would be fun to jump off the fall?
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enmity
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hostility; hatred
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There has always been enmity between the dwarfs and the elves.
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ennui
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boredom
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Ennui is the beginning of all trouble.
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enormity
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an outrageous and immoral act
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No wonder that those who contemplated such a signal infraction of the rights of humanity should have sought to veil the enormity from the eyes of the world.
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enrapture
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to delight beyond measure
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Celylith was enraptured when Legolas had finally given up and allowed him to keep Luthien.
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ensconce
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to hide; to conceal; to settle comfortably
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She ensconced herself in an armchair.
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enthrall
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to charm; to capivate
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The magic show enthralled the audience.
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entice
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to attract; to tempt
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The cheese enticed the mouse.
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entity
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independent being
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Persons and corporations are equivalent entities under the law.
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entomology
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study of insects
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Entomology is a required class for naturalists.
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entourage
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a group of personal attendants
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The dogs were Napoleon's entourages in the Animal Farm.
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entranced
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filled with delight or wonder
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The Hobbits were entranced as Gandalf lighted the fireworks.
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entreaty
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a request; a plea
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Nothing is wanting but to have you here, and it is our particular wish and entreaty that you would come to us as soon as you can.
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ensue
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to follow; to result from
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Whenever Legolas and Aragorn goes off to an Adventure together; blood and chaos would ensue
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entrenched
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firmly established; dug in
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"Today managed care plans are entrenched in the economy, enrolling 61 percent of the population" Peter T. Kilborn.
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entrepreneur
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successful businessman; promoter
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The entrepreneur earned a lot of money from his business.
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enunciate
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to pronounce words clearly
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The four-years-old Estel still can't enunciate the word 'butterfly'.
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