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Lesson Nine

Lesson Nine. English I. elude. Definition. Example. (v) to escape notice; to get away from syn : avoid, evade, lose. The fugitive was able to elude his pursuers by carefully covering his tracks. embroil. Definition. Example. (v) to draw into a conflict or fight syn : entangle.

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Lesson Nine

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  1. Lesson Nine English I

  2. elude Definition Example • (v) to escape notice; to get away from • syn: avoid, evade, lose • The fugitive was able to elude his pursuers by carefully covering his tracks.

  3. embroil Definition Example • (v) to draw into a conflict or fight • syn: entangle • The committee was embroiled in a heated discussion over the new zoning ordinance.

  4. emissary Definition Example • (n) one sent on a special mission to represent others • In those days there was no such thing as diplomatic immunity, and an emissary was often taken captive and killed.

  5. emit Definition Example • (v) to send out; to give forth, as in sound • syn: discharge, issue, utter • The geyser Old Faithful emits water on a regular basis.

  6. enmity Definition Example • (n) deep-seated hostility, often mutual • syn: hatred, antagonism • ant: friendship • There had always been a feeling of enmity between the two schools.

  7. ensue Definition Example • (v) to result from • syn: to follow • ant: to cause • Spontaneous applause ensued when the principal announced that school would be closed for two weeks for repairs.

  8. entice Definition Example • (v) to attract by offering reward or pleasure • syn: tempt, lure • ant: discourage • I was enticed by the color and style of the gown, but the price was too high.

  9. entity Definition Example • (n) an independent being; a real and independent existence • What had frightened him was no more than a mixture of fog and gas being blown by the wind. There was no malevolent entity that stalked that graveyard.

  10. envisage Definition Example • (v) to form a mental picture • syn: to imagine, visualize • Jack should try to envisage how he will do the task before he begins it.

  11. epigram Definition Example • (n) a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation • syn: statement • The guest speaker used many epigramsto hold the attention of his audience.

  12. epitaph Definition Example • (n) inscription on a tombstone • The epitaph on the headstone was simple, but meaningful: “Husband, Father, Friend.”

  13. equivocal Definition Example • (adj) ambiguous; purposely vague • syn: uncertain, questionable • ant: certain, definite, unequivocal • He never said “Yes” or “No.” He always had to give an equivocal answer.

  14. eradicate Definition Example • (v) to wipe out; destroy • syn: erase, eliminate • ant: add, create • The girl tried to eradicate the memory of the crash from her mind.

  15. fabricate Definition Example • (v) to make, to build; to make up a story in order to deceive • syn: to erect; to invent • We tried to fabricate a story our parents would believe.

  16. facade Definition Example • (n) deceptive outward appearance; front part of a building • Although Joan put on a cheerful façade, we knew she was heartbroken.

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