1. Building and Enriched Vocabulary
Lesson 15

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

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

4. Definition: To ask or petition earnestly.
Entreat
Verb
Definition: To ask or petition earnestly.

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

6. (b) A term of abuse or contempt.
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.

7. Definition: Calmness or evenness of temper.
Equanimity
Noun
Definition: Calmness or evenness of temper.

8. Definition: Fair or just.
Equitable
Adjective
Definition: Fair or just.

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

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

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

12. 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.)

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

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

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

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

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