Building and Enriched Vocabulary Lesson 15 Lesson 15

Building and Enriched Vocabulary Lesson 15

Lesson 15 Vocabulary Entice Equitable Euphemism Entreat Erudite Exacerbate Envisage Esoteric Exalt Epithet Ethical Exemplary Equanimity Ethnic Exigency

Entice Verb Definition: To lead on by arousing hope or desire. “

Entreat Verb Definition: To ask or petition earnestly.

Envisage Verb Definition: To have a mental image of something, especially when the thing does not yet exist; to conceive of.

Epithet Noun Definition: (a) A word or phrase used to describe or characterize someone or something. (The expression need not be derogatory. ) (b) A term of abuse or contempt.

Equanimity Noun Definition: Calmness or evenness of temper.

Equitable Adjective Definition: Fair or just.

Erudite Adjective Definition: Deeply learned, especially in a specialized area.

Esoteric Adjective Definition: (a) Understood by or intended for only a select few. (b) Difficult to understand.

Ethical Adjective Definition: In accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong.

Ethnic Adjective Definition: Relating to a small but distinct social group within the population. (The group in question is usually distinguished from the rest of the population by its particular religious, racial, national, or cultural character. )

Euphemism Noun Definition: The substitution of a relatively inoffensive term for one that is considered to harsh, unpleasant, or blunt.

Exacerbate Verb Definition: To increase the bitterness or severity of; to irritate.

Exalt Verb Definition: To elevate in power position, character, or the like.

Exemplary Adjective Definition: (a) Worthy of imitation. (b) Serving as a model, illustration, or warning.

Exigency Noun Definition: A state of urgency or a situation demanding immediate attention; the pressing needs caused by such a crisis.