Flashcard #9

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eclectic

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made up of materials gathered from different sources

• Sentence: Her wardrobe is eclectic, combining vintage pieces with modern designs.

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efficacious

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capable of creating the desired result

Sentence: This medicine is highly efficacious in treating flu symptoms.

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elated

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very happy

Sentence: He felt elated after hearing that he had passed the final exam.

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elicit

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to evoke, to cause to be revealed

• Sentence: The comedian’s jokes managed to elicit laughter from the entire audience.

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elude

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to use quickness, to avoid being captured

Sentence: The criminal managed to elude the authorities for several weeks.

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embrace

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to include, contain

Sentence: The community decided to embrace new technologies to improve efficiency.

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encompass

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surround, to contain, include

Sentence: The project will encompass various aspects of urban development.

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to endure

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to bear, undergo, tolerate

• Sentence: The refugees had to endure harsh conditions during their journey.

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to enhance

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to make greater, increase

• Sentence: Adding spices can enhance the flavor of the dish.

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enigmatic

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puzzling, perplexing, baffling

Sentence: The detective found the suspect’s behavior to be enigmatic and intriguing.