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1
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ENERVATE

A

deprived of force; weaken.

2
Q

ENGENDER

A

to produce, give rise to

3
Q

EPHEMERAL

A

short-lived

4
Q

EQUANIMITY

A

mental or emotional composure, especially under tension;

calmness, equilibrium

5
Q

EQUIVOCATE

A

use of unclear expressions, usually to mislead

6
Q

ERUDITE

A

characterized by great knowledge; scholarly

7
Q

ESOTERIC

A

meant for only select few who have special knowledge/interest

8
Q

EULOGY

A

speech/ writing in praise of a person or thing (at funerals)

9
Q

EUPHEMISM

A

sub of a mild/vague expression for an offensive, harsh, or blunt one

10
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EXACERBATE

A

to increase the severity; aggravate

11
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EXCULPATE

A

free from blame; vindicate

12
Q

EXIGENCY

A

urgency

13
Q

EXTRANEOUS

A

not belonging

external, foreign

14
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FACETIOUS

A

not meant to be taken seriously/literally

15
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FACILITATE

A

to lessen the difficulty

to be made easier

16
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FALLACIOUS

A

logically unsound

17
Q

FATUOUS

A

foolish, silly

18
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FAWNING

A

to bring forth young; to raise

19
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FELICITOUS

A

well-suited for the occasion; appropriate

20
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FLAG

A

a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, used as the main symbol
banner, pennant