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GRE Word List Letter E
GRE Word List Letter E
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12/20/2009
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Term
ebb
 Definition
to recede; to lessen
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eccentric
 Definition
irregular; odd; whimsical; bizarre
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ecclesiastic
 Definition
pertaining to the church
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eclipse
 Definition
to darken; to extinguish; to surpass
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ecologist
 Definition
person concerned with the interrelationship between living organisms and their environment
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eddy
 Definition
swirling current of water, air, etc
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edify
 Definition
to instruct; to correct morally
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eerie
 Definition
weird
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efface
 Definition
to rub out
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effectual
 Definition
able to produce a desired effect; valid
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effeminate
 Definition
having womanly traits
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effervescence
 Definition
inner excitement; bubbling from fermentation or carbonation
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effete
 Definition
lacking vigor; worn out; sterile
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effigy
 Definition
dummy
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effluvium
 Definition
noxious smell
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effusion
 Definition
pouring forth
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effusive
 Definition
pouring forth; gushing
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egregious
 Definition
notorious; conspicuously bad
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egress
 Definition
exit
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ejaculation
 Definition
exclamation
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elixir
 Definition
cure-all
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ellipsis
 Definition
omission of words from a text
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elliptical
 Definition
oval; ambiguous
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eloquence
 Definition
expressiveness; persuasive speech
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elucidate
 Definition
to explain
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elusive
 Definition
evasive
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elysian
 Definition
relating to paradise
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emaciated
 Definition
thin and wasted
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emanate
 Definition
to issue forth
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embargo
 Definition
ban on commerce or other activity
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embark
 Definition
to commence
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embezzlement
 Definition
stealing
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emboss
 Definition
to produce a design in raised relief
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embroider
 Definition
to decorate with needlework; ornament with fancy or fictitious details
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embroil
 Definition
to throw into confusion
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emend
 Definition
to correct
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emendation
 Definition
correction of errors
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emetic
 Definition
substance causing vomiting
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eminent
 Definition
high; lofty
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emissary
 Definition
agent; messenger
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emollient
 Definition
soothing or softening remedy
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emolument
 Definition
salary; compensation
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empathy
 Definition
ability to identify with another's feelings, ideas, etc
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enamored
 Definition
in love
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encipher
 Definition
to encode
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enclave
 Definition
territory enclosed within an alien land
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encomiastic
 Definition
praising; eulogistic
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encomium
 Definition
high praise; eulogy
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encroachment
 Definition
gradual intrusion
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encumber
 Definition
to burden
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endearment
 Definition
fond word or act
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endorse
 Definition
to approve; to support
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endue
 Definition
to provide with some quality
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enfranchise
 Definition
to admit to the rights of citizenship
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engross
 Definition
to occupy fully
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enigma
 Definition
mystery
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enjoin
 Definition
to command
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ennui
 Definition
boredom
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enrapture
 Definition
to please intensely
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ensconce
 Definition
to settle comfortably
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ensue
 Definition
to follow as a consequence; to result
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entail
 Definition
to require
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enterprising
 Definition
full of initiative
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enthrall
 Definition
to capture
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entice
 Definition
to lure
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entomology
 Definition
study of insects
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entrance
 Definition
to put under a spell
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entreat
 Definition
to plead
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entree
 Definition
entrance
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enunciate
 Definition
to utter or speak
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eon
 Definition
long period of time
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epaulet
 Definition
ornament worn on the shoulder
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epicure
 Definition
connoisseur of food and drink
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epigram
 Definition
witty thought or saying, usually short
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epilogue
 Definition
short speech at conclusion of dramatic work
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episodic
 Definition
loosely connected
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epistemologist
 Definition
philosopher who studies the nature of knowledge
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epitaph
 Definition
inscription in memory of a dead person
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epithet
 Definition
word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing
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epitome
 Definition
perfect example or embodiment
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epoch
 Definition
period of time
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equable
 Definition
tranquil; steady; uniform
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equestrian
 Definition
rider on horseback
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equine
 Definition
resembling a horse
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equinox
 Definition
period of equal days and nights
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equipoise
 Definition
balance
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equitable
 Definition
fair; impartial
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equity
 Definition
fairness; justice
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equivocal
 Definition
ambiguous
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errant
 Definition
wandering
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erratic
 Definition
odd
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escapade
 Definition
prank
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eschew
 Definition
to avoid
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espionage
 Definition
spying
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espouse
 Definition
to adopt; to support
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essay
 Definition
to make an attempt at; to test
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esteem
 Definition
to respect
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estimable
 Definition
worthy of esteem
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estranged
 Definition
separated
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ethereal
 Definition
light; heavenly
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ethnic
 Definition
relating to races
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ethnology
 Definition
study of humankind
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ethos
 Definition
underlying character of a culture, group, etc
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etymology
 Definition
study of word parts
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eugenic
 Definition
pertaining to the improvement of race
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eulogistic
 Definition
prasing
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euphony
 Definition
sweet sound
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euphoria
 Definition
feeling of exaggerated well-being
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euthanasia
 Definition
mercy killing
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evanescent
 Definition
fleeting
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evince
 Definition
to show clearly
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evenhanded
 Definition
impartial; fair
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evocative
 Definition
tending to call up emotions
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evoke
 Definition
to call forth
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ewe
 Definition
female sheep
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exact
 Definition
to require or demand
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exacting
 Definition
extremely demanding
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exasperate
 Definition
to vex
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exceptionable
 Definition
objectionable
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excise
 Definition
to cut away
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exclaim
 Definition
to cry out suddenly
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excoriate
 Definition
to scold with biting harshness
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execrable
 Definition
very bad
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execrate
 Definition
to curse
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exertion
 Definition
effort
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exhilarating
 Definition
invigorating and refreshing
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exhort
 Definition
to urge
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exhume
 Definition
to dig out of the ground
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exiguous
 Definition
small
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existential
 Definition
pertaining to existence
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exonerate
 Definition
to acquit
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exorbitant
 Definition
excessive
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exorcise
 Definition
to drive out evil spirits
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expansive
 Definition
outgoing and sociable; broad and extensive; able to increase in size
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expatiate
 Definition
to talk at length
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expatriate
 Definition
exile
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expedient
 Definition
suitable; practical; politic
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expedite
 Definition
to hasten
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expiate
 Definition
to make amends for (a sin)
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expletive
 Definition
interjection; profane oath
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explicate
 Definition
to explain
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exploit
 Definition
deed or action, particularly a brave deed
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expository
 Definition
explanatory
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expostulation
 Definition
protest; remonstrance
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exposure
 Definition
risk; unmasking; act of laying something open
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expropriate
 Definition
to take possession of
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expunge
 Definition
to cancel
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expurgate
 Definition
to clean
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extant
 Definition
still in existence
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extemporaneous
 Definition
not planned; impromptu
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extenuate
 Definition
to weaken
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extirpate
 Definition
to root up
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extol
 Definition
to praise
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extort
 Definition
wring from; get money by threats
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extradition
 Definition
surrender of prisoner by one state to another
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extraneous
 Definition
not essential
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extricate
 Definition
to free
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extrovert
 Definition
person interested mostly in external objects and actions
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extrude
 Definition
to force or push out
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exuberance
 Definition
overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness
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exude
 Definition
to discharge
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exult
 Definition
to rejoice
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