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Elicit-v

To draw forth or bring out

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Illicit-adj

Not legally permitted or authorized

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Enigma-n

A puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

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Enigmatic-adj

full of mystery and difficult to understand

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Enmity-n

Feeling of hostility or ill will, strong dislike

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Entity-n

an object that exists independently, being

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Epigram-n

A brief, witty saying

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Epitaph-n

A commemorative inscription on a tomb or gravestone about the deceased person

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Epitome-n

An example that represents or expresses something very well

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Equanimity-n

Mental or emotional stability or composure

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Erudite-adj

Characterized by great knowledge, having or showing profound knowledge

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Etymology-n

The study of historical linguistic change, the account of how a word came into being

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Eulogy-n

piece of writing or a speech that honors and praises someone (usually deceased); high praise

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Exacrebate-v

to make a situation worse or more violent; to create more bitterness; to agitate

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Exalt-v

to raise in rank, power, or character; to raise high

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Excrement-n

any waste from a body (usually feces)

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Execrate-v

To declare something to be evil or detestable; to utterly detest

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Exemplary-adj

Setting an example; worthy of being imitated

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Exorcise-v

to expel or get rid of something troublesome (usually an evil spirit)

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Explicit-adj

fully developed; stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

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Extenuate-v

to lessen the strength or effect of something; to make thinner; to lessen the seriousness of a situation by making excuses

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Exuberant-adj

unrestrained; joyous and enthusiastic; excessive in degree, size, or extent

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Facile-adj

easily accomplished and attained with ease; lacking sincerity and depth