vocab 12 Flashcards
emigrate
leave one’s own country in order to settle permanently in another.
emollient
having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
emphasize
give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing.
empirical
based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
encroach
intrude on
endure
suffer patiently
engender
cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).
enlightening
give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
enmity
the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time.
equanimity
mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
equivocate
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.