Lesson 15 Flashcards
(15 cards)
entice
to lead on by arousing hope or desire
synonyms: inveigle, beguile
antonyms: repulse
entreat
to ask or petition earnestly
synonyms:implore, beseech, importune
envisage
to have a mental image of something, especially when the thing does not yet exist; to conceive of
epithet
a word or phrase used to describe or characterize someone or something; a term of abuse or contempt
synonyms: designation, appellation, moniker, handle
equanimity
calmness or evenness of temper
synonyms: placidity, sangfroid, unflappability
antonyms: fretfulness
equitable
fair or just
erudite
deeply learned, especially in a specialized area
esoteric
understood by or intended for only a select few
synonyms: abstruse, recondite, arcane
antonyms: exoteric
ethical
in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong
antonyms: unscrupulous
ethnic
relating to a small but distinct social group within the population
euphemism
the substitution of a relatively inoffensive term for one that is considered too harsh, unpleasant, or blunt
exacerbate
to increase the bitterness or severity of; to irritate
antonyms: temper, mitigate, allay, assuage, palliate
exalt
to elevate in power, position, character, or the like
synonyms: ennoble
antonyms: debase, abase
exemplary
worthy of imitation; serving as a model, illustration, or warning
synonyms: sterling, paragon
exigency
a state of urgency or a situation demanding immediate attention; the pressing needs caused by such a crisis
