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ebullient: her ebullient nature could not be repressed; she was always bubbling over with excitement
showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm
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eclectic: adj
composed of elements drawn from disparate sources
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edify: although his purpose was to edify and not to entertain his audience, many of his listeners were amused rather than enlightened
instruct; correct morally
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efface: the coin had been handled so many timed that its date had been effaced
rub out
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effervescence: nothing depressed her for so long; her natural effervescence soon reasserted itself
inner excitement or exuberance
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egotistical: adj
excessively self-centered; self-important; conceited
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elated: grinning from ear to ear, she was clearly elated by her prize
overjoyed; in high spirits
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elegy: on the death of the man, she composed the elegy
poem or song expressing lamentation
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elicit: the detectives tried to elicit where he had hidden his loot
draw out by discussion
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eloquence: the crowds were stirred by his eloquence
expressiveness; persuasive speech
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elucidate: he was called upon to elucidate the disputed points in his article
explain; enlighten
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elusive: trying to pin down exactly when the contractors would be finished remodeling the house, she was frustrated by their elusive replies
evasive; baffling; hard to grasp
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emaciated: many severe illnesses leave their victims so emaciated that they must gain back their lost weight before they can fully recover
thin and wasted
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embellish: the costume designer embellished the leading lady's ball gown with yards of ribbon and lace
adorn; ornament
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emend: the critic emended the book by selecting the passages which he thought most appropriate to the text
correct; correct by a critic
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emulate: in a brief essay, describe a person you admire. someone whose virtues you would like to emulate
imitate; rival
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