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GRE: Set 18
euphon-extricate
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Language - English
Graduate
01/20/2011

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euphony
Definition
pleasant, harmonious sound
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eurythmics
Definition
art of harmonious bodily movement
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evanescent
Definition
momentary, transitory, short-lived
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evince
Definition
to show clearly, display, signify
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exacerbate
Definition
to aggravate, intensify the bad qualities of
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exalt
Definition
to glorify, to elevate
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exasperation
Definition
irritation
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excoriate
Definition
to denounce
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exculpate
Definition
to clear of blame or fault
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execrable
Definition
utterly detestable
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exemplary
Definition
serving as an example, commendable
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exhort
Definition
to urge or incite by strong appeals
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exhume
Definition
to remove from a grave; uncover a secret
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exigent
Definition
urgent; excessively demanding
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exorbitant
Definition
extravagant, greater than reasonable
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expatiate
Definition
to wander; to discuss or describe at length
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expatriate (n)
Definition
one who lives outside one's native land
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expatriate (v)
Definition
to drive someone from his or her native land
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expedient (adj)
Definition
convenient, efficient, practical
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expiate
Definition
to atone for, make amends for
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exponent
Definition
one who champions or advocates
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expound
Definition
to elaborate; to expand or increase
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expunge
Definition
to erase, eliminate completely
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expurgate
Definition
to censor
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extemporaneous
Definition
unrehearsed, on the spur of the moment
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extenuate
Definition
to lessen the seriousness, strength or effect of
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extol
Definition
to praise
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extraneous
Definition
irrelevant, unrelated, unnecessary
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extrapolate
Definition
to estimate
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extricate
Definition
to free from disentangle, free
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