Page 3 Flashcards
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ecchymosis
a discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise
ecce homo
behold the man
echolocation
the general method of locating objects by determining the time for an echo to return and the direction from which it returns
effete
lacking in wholesome vigor
ekistics
the scientific study of human settlements
elutriate
to purify by washing and straining or decanting
eminent domain
the power of the state to take private property for public use with payment of compensation to the owner
emolument
salary
enervate
to deprive of force or strength
equinoctial
pertaining to an equinox
erysipelas
an acute, febrile infectious disease, caused by a specific streptococcus
estaminet
a bistro or small café
ethereal
extremely delicate or refined, heavenly or celestial
ex nihilo
out of nothing, from nothing
Excalibur
the sword from King Arthur
exegesis
critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, especially of the Bible
exodontics
the branch of dentistry dealing with the extraction of teeth
exsanguinate
to drain blood
extemporaneous
impromptu
facetiae
amusing or witty remarks or writings
falcate
curved like a scythe
farandole
a lively dance in which all the dancers join hands and execute various figures
farouche
sullenly unsociable or shy
fecundity
fruitfulness or fertility; capacity of abundant production