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SAT Lesson 06
SAT Vocab
Question | Answer |
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embryonic | undeveloped |
emetic | cause vomiting |
eminent | famous |
emissary | one sent on special mission |
emit | to send out |
emollient | something that soothes |
empathy | understanding another's feelings |
empirical | based on experience |
emulate | to imitate |
enamored | in love with |
enclave | territory surrounded by another country |
encomium | high praise |
encompass | to include |
encore | repeat performance |
encroach | to trespass |
encumbrance | obstruction |
endear | beloved |
endemic | confined to particular country or area |
energize | rouse into activity |
enervate | to weaken |
enfranchise | right to vote |
engender | to promote |
engrossed | completely adsorbed in |
engulf | to overwhelm |
enhance | to increase in value |
enigma | puzzling situation |
enigmatic | mysterious |
enlighten | to inform |
enmity | hostility |
ennui | boredom |
enormity | an outrageous act |
enrapture | to delight beyond measure |
ensconce | to hide |
ensue | to follow |
enthrall | to charm |
entice | to attract |
entity | independent being |
entomology | study of insects |
entourage | group of personal attendants |
entranced | filled with delight |
entreaty | a request |
entrenched | firmly established |
entrepreneur | successful |
enunciate | pronounce words clearly |
environs | surrounding |
envisage | to imagine |
envoy | messenger |
eon | extremely long period of time |
ephemeral | temporary |
epic | a long poem |
epicure | pleasure in fine food |
epigram | witty saying |
epilogue | closing part of speech |
epiphany | revelation |
epistle | a letter |
epitaph | inscription on tomb |
epithet | descriptive word |
epitome | a typical example |
epoch | particular period of history |
equanimity | calmness |
equestrian | horseback rider |
equilibrium | balance |
equine | pertaining to horses |
equitable | fair |
equity | fairness |
equivocal | doubtful |
equivocate | to confuse by speaking |
eradicate | to erase |
ergo | therefore |
erode | to wear away |
erotic | pertaining to sexual love |
err | to make mistake |
errant | wandering |
erratic | abnormal |
erroneous | mistaken |
ersatz | artificial |
erstwhile | in the past |
erudite | learned |
escalate | to increase |
escapade | reckless adventure |
eschew | to avoid |
esoteric | for a select few |
espionage | spying |
espouse | to support |
essay | to try |
estival | pertaining to summer |
estranged | separated |
ethereal | spiritual |
ethnic | pertaining to particular race |
etymology | the origin words |
eugenics | science of improving human race |
eulogy | praise for dead person |
euphemism | substitution pleasant for unpleasant |
euphonious | pleasant sound |
euphoria | feeling of well-being |
euthanasia | mercy killing |
evanescent | temporary |
evasive | not straightforward |
eventuate | to result |
evict | to expel |