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duel |
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n. combat between two persons; fought with deadly weapons by agreement; A fight-to-the-last-breath duel is often more compelling than merely a parade of highlight plays. |
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dumbfound |
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v. fill with astonishment and perplexity; confound That he could shop for them on Amazon.com would dumbfound him; it would be a wonderful experience he never had before. |
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dunce |
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n. backward in book learning; child or another person dull or weak in intellect; dullard or dolt It is very impolite to call others a dunce. |
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dwindle |
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v. shrink; reduce in size; become less The food in the lifeboat gradually had to dwindle away to nothing; in the end, they ate the ship's cook. |
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ecology |
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n. science of the relationships between organisms and their environments He has actual professional qualifications in ecology and conservation. |
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ecstasy |
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n. intense joy or delight; any overpowering emotion A researcher a year ago published startling research showing that the drug commonly known as ecstasy can cause Parkinson's-like brain damage. |
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eddy |
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n. swirling current of water, air; flow in a circular current The water in the tide pool was still, except for an occasional eddy. |
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editorial |
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a. of or pertaining to an editor; written or sanctioned by an editor I have made a lot of editorial changes in their book. |
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eerie |
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a. suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious In that eerie setting, it was easy to believe in ghosts and other supernatural beings. |
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efface |
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v. rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing He handled the coin so many times to efface its date. |
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effectual |
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a. able to produce the desired effect; valid Because of the development of drug-resistant strains of bacteria, many once useful antibiotics are no longer effectual in curing bacterial infections. |
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elastic |
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a. springing back; having the power of rebounding; able to return quickly to a former state or condition The strong, elastic wood of this tree, used for furniture, tool handles, and sporting goods such as baseball bats. |
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elderly |
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a. somewhat old; advanced beyond middle age Supplying daycare services for the elderly is a business that is certain to continue to grow in the coming decades. |
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electrical |
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a. pertaining to electricity; electric There are many lights and electrical instruments on the computer console. |
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elucidate |
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v. make clear or plain, especially by explanation; clarify He was called upon to elucidate the disputed points in his article. |
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elude |
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v. avoid cleverly; escape the perception of The logic of the concluding paragraph seems to elude me. |
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emanate |
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v. come or send forth from a source, used chiefly of an intangible thing, as light Angry voices emanate from the next room. |
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embark |
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v. commence; go onboard a boat or airplane; begin a journey We will embark upon a new career in this city. |
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embassy |
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n. the diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work; diplomatic representatives headed by an ambassador They went over almost immediately today to sign the condolence book at the British embassy. |
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emerald |
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a. of precious stone of rich green color; of a rich green color That emerald curtain doesn't match the brown floor. |