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Building and Enriched Vocabulary Lesson 15

Lesson 15 Vocabulary Entice Equitable Euphemism Entreat Erudite Exacerbate Envisage Esoteric Exalt Epithet Ethical Exemplary Equanimity Ethnic Exigency

Definition: To lead on by arousing hope or desire. Entice Verb Definition: To lead on by arousing hope or desire. “

Definition: To ask or petition earnestly. Entreat Verb Definition: To ask or petition earnestly.

Envisage Verb Definition: To have a mental image of something, especially when the thing does not yet exist; to conceive of.

(b) A term of abuse or contempt. Epithet Noun Definition: (a) A word or phrase used to describe or characterize someone or something. (The expression need not be derogatory.) (b) A term of abuse or contempt.

Definition: Calmness or evenness of temper. Equanimity Noun Definition: Calmness or evenness of temper.

Definition: Fair or just. Equitable Adjective Definition: Fair or just.

Definition: Deeply learned, especially in a specialized area. Erudite Adjective Definition: Deeply learned, especially in a specialized area.

Definition: (a) Understood by or intended for only a select few. Esoteric Adjective Definition: (a) Understood by or intended for only a select few. (b) Difficult to understand.

Definition: In accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong. Ethical Adjective Definition: In accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong.

Ethnic Adjective Definition: Relating to a small but distinct social group within the population. (The group in question is usually distinguished from the rest of the population by its particular religious, racial, national, or cultural character.)

Euphemism Noun Definition: The substitution of a relatively inoffensive term for one that is considered to harsh, unpleasant, or blunt.

Definition: To increase the bitterness or severity of; to irritate. Exacerbate Verb Definition: To increase the bitterness or severity of; to irritate.

Definition: To elevate in power position, character, or the like. Exalt Verb Definition: To elevate in power position, character, or the like.

Definition: (a) Worthy of imitation. Exemplary Adjective Definition: (a) Worthy of imitation. (b) Serving as a model, illustration, or warning.

Exigency Noun Definition: A state of urgency or a situation demanding immediate attention; the pressing needs caused by such a crisis.