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3.14.GRE.e1
3.14.GRE.e1
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English
Graduate
03/14/2009

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ebullient (adj.)
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showing excitement; enthusiasm
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eccentricity (n.)
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idiosyncrasy; oddity
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ecclesiastic (adj.)
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pertaining to the church
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eclectic (adj.)
Definition
choosing the best from many resources
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eclipse (v.)
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darken; extinguish; surpass
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ecologist (n.)
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one who's concerned w/ the interrelationship between organisms & their environment
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economy (n.)
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efficiency or conciseness in using sth
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ecstasy (n.)
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rapture; joy; any overpowering emotion
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eddy (n.)
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swirling current of water, air, etc.
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edify (v.)
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instruct; correct morally
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eerie (adj.)
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weird
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efface (i-feys)
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rub out
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effectual (adj.)
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able to produce a desired effect; valid
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effeminate
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having womanly traits
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effervesce (n.) [ef-er-ves]
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inner excitement; exuberant
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effete (adj.)[ih-feet]
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lacking vigor; worn out; sterile
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*efficacy (n.)
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power to produce desired effect
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effigy (n.)
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dummy; representation or image
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effluvium (n.)
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noxious (harmful) smell
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*effrontery (n.)
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shameless boldness; sheer nerve
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effusion (adj.)
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pouring forth
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effusive (adj.)
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pouring forth; gushing
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egoism (n.)
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excessive interest in one's self
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egotistical (adj.)
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self-centered; conceited
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egregious (adj.)
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bad; flagrant (obvious)
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egress (n.)
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exit
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ejaculation (n.)
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a sudden shout or sound you make when you are angry or surprised
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elated (adj.)
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overjoyed; in high spirits
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*elegy (n.)
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poem or song expressing lamentation
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*elicit (v.)
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draw out by discussion
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