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40 Cards in this Set
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vb. enclose vb. place in something
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emendation
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n. correction of errors n. improvement
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endorse
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vb. approve vb. support
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enclave
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n. territory enclosed within an alien land
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embellish
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vb. adorn
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engrossed
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adj. occupied fully
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emblazon
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vb. deck in brilliant colors
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enervate
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vb. weaken
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encroachment
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n. gradual intrusion
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endearment
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n. fond statement
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emetic
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n. substance caused vomiting
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empirical
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adj. based on experience
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enigma
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n. puzzle
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emend
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vb. correct vb. correct by a critic
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emulate
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vb. rival vb. imitate
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encomium
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n. praise n. a laudatory speech
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emeritus
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adj. retired but retained in an honoray capacity
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enamor
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vb. overwhelmed by love
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engender
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vb. cause vb. produce
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endive
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n. species of leafy plant used in salads
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encumber
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vb. burden
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enigmatic
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adj. obscure adj. puzzling
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enjoin
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vb. command vb. order vb. forbid
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embryonic
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adj. undeveloped adj. beginning
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enmity
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n. ill will n. hatred
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embezzlement
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n. setaling
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eminent
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adj. high adj. lofty
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emancipate
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vb. set free
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endemic
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adj. prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country
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embroil
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vb. thrown into confusion vb. involve in strife vb. entangle
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embark
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vb. start vb. go on a boat or airplane vb. begin a journey
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encompass
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vb. surround
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enhance
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vb. advance vb. improve
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emollient
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n. soothing or softening remedy
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endue
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vb. provide with some quality vb. supply
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emissary
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n. agent n. messenger
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elysian
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adj. relating to paradise adj. having extreme happiness
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emaciate
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vb. make thin and wasted
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emanate
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vb. issue forth
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energize
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vb. invigorate vb. make forceful and active
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