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100 Cards in this Set
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equivocal adj
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Ambiguous
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equivocate v.
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To use words of double meaning
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eradicate v
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To destroy thoroughly
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errant adj.
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Roving or wandering, as in search of adventure or opportunity for gallant deeds
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erroneous adj
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Incorrect.
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erudite adj.
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Very-learned
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erudition n
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Extensive knowledge of literature, history, language, etc.
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eschew v
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to keep clear of
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espy v
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To keep close watch
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esquire n.
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A title of dignity, office, or courtesy.
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essence n.
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That which makes a thing to be what it is
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esthetic adj
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Pertaining to beauty, taste, or the fine arts.
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estimable adj.
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worthy of respect
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estrange v.
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To alienate
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estuary n
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A wide lower part of a tidal river
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et cetera latin
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and so forth
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eugenic adj.
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relating to the development and improvement of race
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eulogize v.
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to speak or write a laudation of a person's life or character
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eulogy n.
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a spoken or written laudation of a person's life or character
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euphemism n.
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a figure of speech by which a phrase less offensive is substituted
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euphonious adj
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Characterized by agreeableness of sound
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euphony n
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agreeableness of sound
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eureka greek
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I have found it
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evade v
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To avoid by artifice
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evanesce v
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To vanish gradually
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evanescent adj
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fleeting
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evangelical adj.
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Seeking the conversion of sinners.
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evangelist n
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A preacher who goes from place to place holding services.
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evasion n.
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Escape
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eventual adj
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ultimate
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evert v.
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to turn inside out
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evict v.
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to dispossess pursuant to judicial decree
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evidential adj.
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indicative
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evince.
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to make manifest or evident
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evoke v.
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to call or summon forth
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evolution n.
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development or growth
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evolve v.
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to unfold or expand
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exacerbate v.
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To make more sharp, severe, or virulent.
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exaggerate v
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to overstate
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exasperate v.
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to excite great anger in
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excavate v.
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To remove by digging or scooping out
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exceed v.
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to go beyond, as in measure, as in measure, quality, value, action, power, skill, etc.
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excel v.
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to be superior or distinguished
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excellence n.
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possession of eminently or unusually good qualities
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excellency n.
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a title of honor bestowed upon various high officials
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excellent adj.
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posessing distinguished merit
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excerpt n.
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an extract or selection from written or printed matter
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excess n.
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that which passes the ordinary, proper
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excitable adj.
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nervously high strung
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excitation n.
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intensified emotion or action
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exclamation n.
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an abrupt or emphatic expression of thought or of feeling
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exclude v.
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to shut out purposely or forcibly
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exclusion n.
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non-admission
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excerescence n.
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an unatural addition, outgrowth,
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excretion n.
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the getting rid of waste matter
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excrutiate v.
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to inflict severe pain or agony upon
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excursion n.
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a journey
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excusable adj.
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justifiable
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execrable adj.
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abominable
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excration n.
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an accursed thing
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executor n
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A person nominated by the will of another to execute the will
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exegesis n
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Biblical exposition or interpretation
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exemplar n
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A model, pattern, or original to be copied or imitated
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exemplary adj.
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Fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation
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exemplify v
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Free, clear, or released, as from some liability, or restriction affecting others
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exempt adj
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Free, clear, or released, as from some liability, or restriction affecting others
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exert v.
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to make an effort
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exhale v.
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to breathe forth
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exhaust v.
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to empty by draining off the contents
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exhaustible adj.
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causing or tending to cause exhaustion
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exhaustion n.
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deprivation of strength or energy
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exhaustive adj
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Thorough and complete in execution
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exhilarate v.
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To fill with high or cheerful spirits
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exhume v.
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To dig out of the earth (what has been buried).
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exigency n
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A critical period or condition
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existence n.
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Possession or continuance of being.
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exit n.
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a way or passage out
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exodus n.
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a going forth or departure from a place or country, especially of many people
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exonerate v.
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to relieve or vindicate form accusation, imputation, or blame
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exorbitance n.
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extravagance or enormity
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exorbitant adj.
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going beyond usual and proper limits
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exorcise v.
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to cast or drive out by religous or magical means
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exotic adj.
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foreign
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expand v.
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to increase in range or scoppe
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expanse n.
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a continuous area or stretch
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espansion n.
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increase of amount, size, scope, or the like
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expatriate v.
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to drive from one's own country
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expect v.
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to llok forward to as certain or probable
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expectancy n.
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the act or state of looking forward to as certain or probable
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expectorate v.
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to cough up and spit forth
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expediency n
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Fitness to meet the requirements of a particular case
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expedient adj.
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Contributing to personal advantage
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expedite v
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To hasten the movement or progress of.
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expeditious adj
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speedy
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expend v.
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to spend
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expense n.
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the laying out or expending or money or other resources, asa time or strength
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expiate v.
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To make satisfaction or amends for.
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explicate v
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To clear from involvement.
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explicit adj.
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definite
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explode v.
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to cause to burst into pieces by force from within
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