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Dogmatic
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asserting without proof; stating opinion as if it were fact in a definite and forceful manner; absolute, arrogant; opinionated; dictatorial, authoritative Many religious people are very dogmatic in their beliefs.
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Doze
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to nap or sleep lightly I was so tired from working all night that I kept dozing off during the lecture the next day.
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Dungeon
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underground room in fortress often used to keep prisoners; vault, cellar When Gilligan and the others went to a neighboring island, a mad scientist lured them into a dungeon and changed their personalities.
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Ebullient
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overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, excitement; high spirited; bubbling, exuberant, enthusiastic The ebullient child exahusted teh baby-sitter, who lacked the energy needed to keep up with her.
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Eccentric
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n. person who differs from teh accepted norms in an odd way; freak, oddball, weirdo, odd In Seinfelt, one eccentric character ate a Snickers bar on a plate with a fork and knife.
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Ecstatic
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deliriously overjoyed, euphoric Who wouldn't be ecstatic if they won a big lottery?
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Eddy
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swirling water, whirlpool Eddies can be in the air or water; when water gets pulled down a drain, it forms a small whirlpool, also known as an eddy.
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Effect
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n. result, impression Wind may have had an effect in the crash of the helicopter. v. to produce, make or bring about; to cause We are willing to make any sacrifice in order to effect lasting change for the better.
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Elusive
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hard to find or express; hard to catch, slippery, evasive LaDainian Tomlinson's elusiveness made him one of the top running backs in the NFL.
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Embellish
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to add detail, make more complicated; elaborate, expand, ornament If your essay it too short, you will need to embellish it with more details.
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