Lesson 18   -   edHelper.com

Word List eclipse ecstasy edifice effervescent eject element elementary elicit eloquent elucidate elusive embark embellish embezzle embody emission emulate enact encompass encore encounter endanger endeavor endow engender

Definitions

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eclipse (-klps) noun    a. Astron. the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun(lunar eclipse)or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth(solar eclipse).a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun.the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other. b. any obscuration of light. c. a reduction or loss of splendor, status, reputation, etc.

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ecstasy (kst-s) noun    a. rapturous delight. b. an overpowering emotion or exaltation; a state of sudden, intense feeling. c. the frenzy of poetic inspiration.

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edifice (d-fs) noun    a. a building, esp. one of large size or imposing appearance. b. any large, complex system or organization.

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effervescent (fr-vs) adjective    a. emitting tiny gas bubbles; foaming; bubbly. b. in high, cheerful spirits; lively; animated.

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eject (-jkt) verb    a. to drive or force out; expel, as from a place or position b. to dismiss, as from office or occupancy. c. to evict, as from property.

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element (l-mnt) noun    a. a part of any whole. b. a compatible environment. c. a natural environment.

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elementary (l-mnt-r) adjective    a. pertaining to or dealing with elements, rudiments, or first principles b. of or pertaining to an elementary school c. of the nature of an ultimate constituent; simple or uncompounded.

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elicit (-lst) verb    a. to draw or bring out. b. to call forth; evoke.

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eloquent (l-kwnt) adjective    a. having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech b. characterized by forceful and appropriate expression c. movingly expressive

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elucidate (-ls-dt) verb    a. to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain b. to provide clarification; explain.

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elusive (-lsv) adjective    a. hard to perceive, understand, or remember. b. hard to define or express. c. hard to find or catch.

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embark (m-bä) verb    a. to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey. b. to start an enterprise, business, etc. c. to put or receive on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

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embellish (m-blsh) verb    a. to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. b. to enhance (a story or the like) with unnecessary or fictitious details.

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embezzle (m-bzl) verb    to take by fraud for one's own use (money or property entrusted to one's care).

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embody (m-bd) verb    a. to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form b. to provide with a body; incarnate; make corporeal c. to collect into or include in a body; organize; incorporate.

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emission (-mshn) noun    a. an act or instance of emitting b. something that is emitted; discharge; emanation. c. an act or instance of issuing, as paper money.

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emulate (my-lt) verb    a. to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass b. to rival with some degree of success c. Computers. to imitate (a particular computer system) by using a software system, often including a microprogram or another computer that enables it to do the same work, run the same programs, etc., as the first.to replace (software) with hardware to perform the same task.

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enact (n-kt) verb    a. to make into a law. b. to act out or act the part of, in a dramatic presentation.

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encompass (n-kmps) verb    a. to form a circle about; encircle; surround b. to enclose; envelop c. to include comprehensively

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encore (nkô) interjection    a. again; once more (used by an audience in calling for an additional number or piece). b. a demand, as by applause, for a repetition of a song, act, etc., or for a performance of a number or piece additional to those on a program, or for a reappearance by the performers, as at the end of a concert, recital, etc. c. the performance or reappearance in response to such a demand

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encounter (n-kountr) verb    a. to come upon or meet with, esp. unexpectedly b. to meet with or contend against (difficulties, opposition, etc.) c. to meet (a person, military force, etc.) in conflict

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endanger (n-dnjr) verb    to cause to be exposed to danger.

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endeavor (n-dvr) verb    a. to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive b. to attempt; try c. 4. a strenuous effort; attempt.

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endow (n-dou) verb    a. to provide with a permanent fund or source of income b. to furnish, as with some talent, faculty, or quality; equip c. 4. (of a life-insurance policy) to become payable; yield its conditions.

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engender (n-jndr) verb    a. to produce, cause, or give rise to b. to beget; procreate. c. to be produced or caused; come into existence