| Term | Definition |
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| entice | verb. To lead on by arousing hope or desire. |
| envisage | verb. To have a mental image of something, especially when the thing does not yet exist; to conceive of. |
| epithet | noun. a) A word or phrase used to describe or characterize someone or something. (The expression is not necessarily derogatory.) b) A term of abuse or contempt. |
| equitable | adjective. Fair or just. |
| erudite | adjective. Deeply learned, especially in a specialized area. |
| esoteric | adjective. a) Understood by or intended for only a select few. b) Difficult to understand |
| ethical | adjective. In accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong. |
| euphemism | noun. The substitution of relatively inoffensive term for one that is considered too harsh, unpleasant, or blunt. |
| exacerbate | verb. To increase the bitterness or severity of; to irritate. |
| exalt | verb. To elevate in power, position, character, or the like. |
| exemplary | adjective. a) Worthy of imitation. b) Servingas a model, illustration, or warning |
| effete | adjective. Worn out or exhausted; marked by weakness, self-indulgence or decadence |
| efficacious | adjective. Capable of producing the desired effect |
| emaciated | adjective. Wasted or reduced by starvation, disease, or the like. |
| emanate | verb. a) to flow out of. b) to send forth |
| embelish | verb. To decorate or enhance |
| eminent | adjective. a) High in rank; distinguished. b) outstanding; conspicuous |
| emulate | verb. To try to equal or excel the excellence of. |
| enclave | noun. a) A country or area lying wholly within the boundaries of another country or area. b) A separate group or community within a larger group or community |
| endemic | adjective. Peculiar to a particular locality or group of people. |
| enigma | a) An intentionally obscure statement; a riddle. |
| dilapidated | adjective. Fallen into disrepair or partial ruin, usually through neglect. |
| diligent | hardworking; thorough and persistent |
| discourse | noun AND verb. a) An oral exchange of ideas or conversation; a lengthy discussion, either written or spoken. b) To talk about or dicuss at length. |
| discriminate | verb. a) To distinguish between two or more things, often by perveiving minute differences. b) To behave unfairly toward a person or gropu because of prejudice. |
| disparage | verb. To speak slightingly of or undervalue. |
| disparity | noun. Difference or inequality, as of age, character, or quality. |
| distraught | adjective. Deeply distressed or agitated. |
| docile | adjective. Easy to manage, teach, train, or discipline. |
| drastic | adjective. Violently forceful and swift, extreme. |
| duplicity | noun. Deliberate deception in speech or conduct. |
| dapper | adjective. Neatly and stylishly dressed. |
| defect | noun AND verb. a) a flaw or shortcoming. b) To desert one country, cause, or the like for another. |
| defer | verb. a) To put off or postpone. b) To yield courteously to the wishes or judgements of someone else. |
| delete | verb. To strike out or remove. |
| delineate | verb. To make an accurate line drawing or diagram of; to portray or describe in detail. |
| delinquent | adjective AND noun. a) Neglectful of a duty or obligation; seriously overdue. b) A person who fails to perform a duty; an offender |
| demure | adjective. Modest and reserved in dress, manner, or behavior. |
| denouement | noun. The point at which the plot of a novel or drama is finally resolved; the outcome or solution of a complex sequence of events. |
| deviate | verb AND noun. a) to move away from, especially what is considered normal, right, or acceptable. b) A person who differs markedly in behavior, belief, or attitude from what is accepted as normal or proper. |
| devout | adjective. Deeply religious, earnest, or sincere. |
| connoisseur | noun. Someone with informed and discriminating judgment, especially in matters of art, literature, or taste. |
| consensus | noun. Collective uniformity of opinion; general agreement in feeling or belief. |
| construe | verb. To analyze, explain, interpret, or understand. |
| corroborate | verb. To confirm the truth or accuracy of. |
| counsel | noun AND verb. a) Advice secured through consultation. b) An adviser, especially a legal adviser. c) to advise or recommend as a course of action. |
| credibility | noun. The ability to inspire belief or trust. |
| criterion | noun. A standard or principle on which to base a judgement or decision. |
| culpable | adjective. At fault, blameworthy. |
| cursory | adjective. Hasty and superficial. |
| curtail | verb. To shorten or reduce. |
| cogent | adjective. Forceful and convincing; to the point. |
| cohere | verb. To hold or stick together; to fit together into an orderly, logical, and unified whole. |
| compatible | adjective. a) Capable of use with some other brand or model. b) Capable of living or getting along together. |
| complacent | adjective. Overly self-satisfied; smug. |
| concise | adjective. Saying a lot in a few words. |
| condone | verb. To overlook or disregard an offense, thereby implying forgiveness, acceptance, or possibly approval of it. |
| confrontation | noun. A face-to-face encounter, usually (but not always) suggesting a hostile or defiant attitude. |
| conjecture | noun AND verb. a) A conclusion based on inadequate evidence; a guess. b) To conclude from inadequate evidence; to guess. |
| censor | noun AND verb. a) An official who examines works of literature, films, and the like for things considered to be immoral, offensive, or dangerous and who is empowered to prohibit or remove this material; anyone who acts as an arbiter of morals or reading/viewing matter. b) To examine for and remove objectionable material. |
| censure | noun AND verb. a) Open and strong criticism or disapproval (often taking the shape of a formal reprimand by someone in authority). b) To criticize severly; to disapprove strongly. |
| chagrin | noun AND verb. a) Irritation, embarrassment, or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration. b) To cause such a feeling. |
| chronic | adjective. Continuing over a long period of time or recurring often. |
| circumspect | adjective. Cautious or prudent, especially in regard to the condequences of actions or statements; tactful. |
| circumvent | verb. To get around or avoid, especially by trickery or deception. |
| clandestine | adjective. Concealed from view so as to hide one's purpose. |
| buttress | noun AND verb. a) A support or reinforcement. b) To support or reinforce. |
| callous | adjective. Unfeeling or insensitive. |
| calumny | noun. A false statement deliberately made up to injure a person. |
| candid | adjective. a) Fair and impartial. b) Frank or outspoken. c) Informal or unposed. |
| cantankerous | adjective. Foul-tempered and quarrelsome |
| catholic | adjective. a) Broad or widely inclusive. b) General or universal; worldwide. |
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