Lesson 14

Question 1

eclectic

Answer 1

choosing what seems best from various sources; one whose opinions and beliefs are drawn from various sources
Synonyms: synthesized, selective
Antonyms: uniform, monolithic

Question 2

effete

Answer 2

worn out or exhausted; marked by weakness, self indulgence or decadence

synonyms: decadent, barren, sterile
antonyms: prolific

Question 3

efficacious

Answer 3

capable of producing the desired effect

synonyms: powerful
antonyms: unserviceable, useless, inadequate

Question 4

effrontery

Answer 4

shameless boldness
synonyms; impertinence, temerity,gall, cheek, chutzpah
antonyms: meekness, diffidence

Question 5

elicit

Answer 5

to draw out or call forth

synonyms: educe

Question 6

elite

Answer 6

a highly select group of superior individuals

synonyms: upper crust, cream of the crop
antonyms: masses, proletariat, hoi polloi, rank and file, rabble, riffraff, dregs of society

Question 7

emaciated

Answer 7

wasted or reduced by starvation

synonyms: gaunt, haggard

Question 8

emanate

Answer 8

to flow out of; to send forth

synonyms: emit, issue, spring
antonyms: attract

Question 9

embelish

Answer 9

to decorate or enhance

synonyms: gussy up
antonyms: mar

Question 10

eminent

Answer 10

high in rank; distinguished

synonyms: illustrious, marked
antonyms: lowly

Question 11

empathy

Answer 11

a sympathetic understanding of, or identification with, the feelings, thoughts, and attitudes of someone or something else

synonyms: sympathy, compassion
antonyms: callousness

Question 12

emulate

Answer 12

to try to equal or excel the excellence of

Question 13

enclave

Answer 13

a country or area lying wholly within the boundaries of another country or area
synonyms:precinct

Question 14

endemic

Answer 14

peculiar to a particular locality or group of people

synonyms: indigenous
antonyms: extraneous

Question 15

enigma

Answer 15

an intentionally obscure statement; a riddle

synonyms: dilemma