Vocab 6

Question 1

Eclectic

Answer 1

(adj.) – selecting the best from various sources

Synonym(s): *assorted, *various

Question 2

Edict

Answer 2

– law, command, public order

Question 3

Efface

Answer 3

to delete or erase

Synonym(s): annul, *obliterate, *expunge

Question 4

Effrontery

Answer 4

rude boldness

Synonym(s): audacity, impudence

Question 5

Effusive

Answer 5

expressing emotion without restraint

Synonym(s): ebullient, *demonstrative, *gushing

Question 6

Egregious

Answer 6

a flagrant error

Synonym(s): *glaring, gross, *conspicuous

Question 7

Elegy

Answer 7

a mournful poem usually about the dead

Question 8

Elucidate

Answer 8

to explain or clarify; to make clear

Synonym(s): *explicate, expound, *illuminate

Question 9

Embellish

Answer 9

to adorn or make elegant; enhance

Synonym(s): ornament, *decorate, *exaggerate

Question 10

Embezzle

Answer 10

to steal money in violation of a trust; to commit fraud or to cheat

Question 11

Embroil

Answer 11

to involve in conflict or difficulties

Synonym(s): *entangle, *enmesh

Question 12

Emend

Answer 12

to correct a text

Synonym(s): *amend, *alter

Question 13

Emollient

Answer 13

having soothing qualities, especially for skin

Synonym(s):* soothing

Question 14

Engender

Answer 14

to produce, cause, or bring about

Synonym(s): *stimulate, *provoke

Question 15

Enmity

Answer 15

hatred or hostility

Synonym(s): *antagonism, *ill will