Vocab Of The Day Part 86

By | June 7, 2016

ECSTASY (NOUN): a state of intense happiness and pleasure Synonyms: bliss, elation Antonyms: misery, unhappiness Example Sentence:  John was in a state of ecstasy when he had his first born in his hands. 
2. EDIFICE (NOUN): an imposing building that is rather large Synonyms: monument, skyscraper Antonyms: hut, chalet Example Sentence: The company’s control room is to be moved to the new edifice down the street.
3. EFFEMINATE (ADJECTIVE): exhibiting female qualities Synonyms: feminine, womanish Antonym: masculine, manly Example Sentence:  My grandfather being an old school always considered men with long hair to be effeminate.
4. ELUDE (VERB): to avoid something or someone. Synonyms: dodge, escape Antonyms: encounter, confront Example Sentence:  The girl was able to elude the mad dog in the crowded street.
5. ENDEAVOR (NOUN): an attempt with a lot of effort Synonyms: venture, undertaking Antonyms: passivity, inactivity Example Sentence:  A nationwide endeavor to save the girl child took place when number of feticides exceeded the former year.
6. ENTOURAGE (NOUN): group of attendants Synonyms: servant, retinue Antonym: leader, head Example Sentence: The queen was escorted to the ceremony by her large entourage that accompanies her wherever she goes 
7. EPICUREAN (ADJECTIVE): loving food and comfort Synonyms: gluttonous, libertine Antonyms: chaste, puritanical Example Sentence:  Jordan is a big time foodie with epicurean habits who spends millions in clubs.
8. EQUIVOCAL (ADJECTIVE): unclear  Synonyms: doubtful, uncertain Antonyms: certain, definite Example Sentence:  The movie’s equivocal ending left the viewers with lot of unanswered questions in mind.
9. EVANESCE (VERB): to vanish slowly Synonyms: dissipate, fade away Antonyms: appear, emerge Example sentence:  The morning fog evanesced and revealed a clear blue sky.
10. EXECRABLE (ADJECTIVE): extremely bad or unpleasant Synonyms: horrible, sickening Antonyms: pleasant, nice Example Sentence:  The survivors of the Nazi concentration camps have experienced execrable conditions and still have nightmares of the horrible time.

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