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English I Vocabulary Lesson 9
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English
9th Grade
03/10/2013

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Emulate
Definition
To try to be equal to or better than; to imitate.
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Enamored
Definition
To be in love with.
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Enhance
Definition
To increase the value or beauty of something.
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Enigma
Definition
A puzzling or seemingly inexplicable situation, person, etc.
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Enraptured
Definition
To be delighted beyond measure.
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Enunciate
Definition
To pronounce words clearly and distinctly.
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Erudite
Definition
Scholarly; having or showing a wide knowledge gained from reading.
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Ethnic
Definition
Of or having to do with races or classes of people and their language, culture, history, etc.
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Evince
Definition
To show clearly.
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Evoke
Definition
To call forth; to draw forth.
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Exhort
Definition
To use words or arguments to incite one to good deeds.
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Exodus
Definition
A departure, especially in a large group.
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Expatriate
Definition
One who chooses to leave his or her native country.
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Expedient
Definition
The best means to do something under a given set of circumstances, especially if it will bring about personal gain.
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Explicit
Definition
Clearly stated.
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Emulate
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Strive
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Enamored
Synonyms
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Syn: Desired, charmed, captivated
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Enamored
Antonyms
Definition
Ant: Disliked
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Enhanced
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Syn: Improve, heighten, intensify
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Enhanced
Antonyms
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Ant: Diminish, decrease
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Enigma
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Riddle, secret, mystery
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Enraptured
Synonyms
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Syn: Enchanted, charmed, entranced
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Enunciate
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Articulate, state
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Enunciate
Antonyms
Definition
Ant: Mumble, stutter
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Erudite
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Learned, bookish
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Erudite
Antonyms
Definition
Ant: Unlettered, illiterate
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Ethnic
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Cultural, racial
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Evince
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Demonstrate, indicate, prove
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Evoke
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Summon, conjure up, elicit, extract
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Exhort
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Urge
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Exodus
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Withdrawal
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Exodus
Antonyms
Definition
Ant: Entry, a returning
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Expedient
Synonyms
Definition
Syn: Convenient, advantageous
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Expedient
Antonyms
Definition
Ant: Unfavorable, detrimental
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Explicit
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Definition
Syn: Exact, precise, definite
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Explicit
Antonyms
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Ant: Ambiguous, vague
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