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Lesson Eight

Lesson Eight. English I. edifice. Definition. Example. (n) a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building syn : building. The palace was not just a place to live; it was an edifice meant to excite the envy of the other princes. educe. Definition. Example. (v) to draw or bring out

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Lesson Eight

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  1. Lesson Eight English I

  2. edifice Definition Example • (n) a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building • syn: building • The palace was not just a place to live; it was an edifice meant to excite the envy of the other princes.

  3. educe Definition Example • (v) to draw or bring out • syn: elicit • ant: suppress • The lawyer tried to educe a response from the witness.

  4. eerie Definition Example • (adj) weird, mysterious; strange and frightening • syn: weird • ant: common, ordinary • We had an eerie feeling about entering the deserted old house at night.

  5. efface Definition Example • (v) to obliterate; to wipe out • syn: erase • ant: enshrine • It appeared that he had tried to efface her very memory by burning all her pictures.

  6. effrontery Definition Example • (n) unashamed boldness • syn: presumptuousness, impudence, audacity • The thief had the effrontery to demand a reward for returning the money he had stolen.

  7. effusive Definition Example • (adj) a pouring out; an excessive display of emotion; overly demonstrative • syn: overflowing; gushing • ant: reserved, restrained • She was so effusive that everyone stared at us, and I was sorry that I agreed to meet her in a public place.

  8. egalitarian Definition Example • (adj)(n) belief in the equality of all people • ant: elitist • The equal rights amendment for women was founded on egalitarian principles.

  9. egress Definition Example • (n) the right to go out, or a way to go out • (v) to go out; emerge • syn: exit • ant: ingress, entrance • The deed to the property did not specify that the buyer had rights of ingress and egress over the adjoining land.

  10. elated Definition Example • (adj) to be in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful • syn: overjoyed • ant: depressed • We were elated at the prospects of the Caribbean cruise.

  11. elite Definition Example • (n) the choice or best of a group • ant: common, multitude • An elite army group specially trained in anti-terrorist tactics stormed the plane.

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