E Flashcards
(148 cards)
Ebb
To fade away, recede
Synonyms: abate, retreat, subside, wane, withdraw
Ebullient
Exhilarated, full of enthusiasm and high spirits
Synonyms: ardent, avid, bubbly, zestful
Eccentric
Abnormal, unconventional
Synonyms: unusual, peculiar
Eclectic
Made up of elements from different sources
Synonyms: assorted, miscellaneous
Ecstasy
Intense joy or delight
Synonyms: elation, bliss
Ecstatic
Joyful
Synonyms: delighted, thrill
Edict
Law, command, official public order
Synonyms: decree, dictum, directive, fiat, ukase
Edify
To instruct morally and spiritually
Synonyms: enlighten, educate, guide, teach
Efface
To erase or make illegible
Synonyms: expunge, obliterate
Efficacious
Effective, efficient
Synonyms: effectual, successful
Efficacy
Effectiveness
Synonyms: dynamism, effectiveness, efficiency, force
Efficient
Effective with a minimum of unnecessary effort or waste
Synonyms: resourceful, proficient
Effigy
Stuffed doll, likeness of a person
Synonyms: dummy, figure, image
Effluvia
Waste, odorous fumes given off by waste
Synonyms: odor, stench
Effrontery
Impudent boldness, audacity
Synonyms: brashness, gall, nerve, presumption, temerity
Effusive
Expressing emotion without restraint
Synonyms: gushy, overflowing, profuse
Egotist
Self-centered person
Synonyms: boaster, braggart
Egregious
Conspicuously bad
Synonyms: blatant, flagrant, glaring, gross, rank
Egress
Exit
Synonyms: outlet
Elate
To make joyful
Synonyms: excite, thrill
Elegy
A mournful poem, usually about the dead
Synonyms: memorial, lament
Elevated
Raised, increased
Synonyms: prominent, high
Eliminate
Get rid of, remove
Elocutionist
Trained public speaker