Card 181
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epoch
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Definition: 1) a particular period of time in history or a person's life, 2) an extended period of time usually characterised by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of events
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Card 182
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equation
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Definition: 1) in mathematics, a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =), 2) the process of equating one thing with another
Card 183
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erroneously
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Definition: in a mistaken way; incorrectly
Card 184
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erudite
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Definition: characterised by great knowledge; learned or scholarly
Card 185
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esteem
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Definition: to have great respect or high regard for
Card 186
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evasive
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Definition: tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly
Card 187
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eventuality
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Definition: a possible event or outcome
Card 188
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evoke
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Definition: 1) to bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind, 2) to elicit (a response)
Card 189
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exacting
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Definition: demanding a great amount of skill, attention, effort, care or other resources
Card 190
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excerpt
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Definition: a short part taken from a speech, book, film, etc.
Card 191
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exhaustive
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Definition: including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive
Card 192
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expenditure
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Definition: payment or expense
Card 193
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expletive
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Definition: a word that is considered offensive, a swear word
Card 194
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extrapolate
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Definition: to extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
Card 195
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fallacy
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Definition: 1) a false or mistaken idea, 2) deceptive appearance, 3) an often plausible argument using false or invalid inference
Card 196
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falter
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Definition: to speak hesitantly
Card 197
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far-fetched
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Definition: unlikely or unconvincing
Card 198
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far-flung
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Definition: 1) distant or remote, 2) widely distributed
Card 199
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fathom
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Definition: to understand after much, intensive thought
Card 200
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feasible
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Definition: able to be carried out
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