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duration
Ex. Because she wanted the children to make a good impression on the dinner guests, Mother promised them a treat if they would behave for the duration of the meal. |
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| length of time something lasts |
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dutiful
Ex. The dutiful child grew up to be a conscientious adult, aware of her civic obligations. |
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ebb
Ex. His fortunes began to ebb during the Recession. |
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eccentric
Ex. The comet passed close by Earth in its eccentric orbit. |
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| odd; whimsical; irregular |
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eclectic
Ex. The reviewers praised the new restaurant's eclectic selection of dishes, which ranged from Oriental stir fries to French ragouts and stews. |
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| selective in choosing from a variety of sources |
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eclipse
Ex. The new stock market high eclipsed the previous record set in 1995. |
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| darken; extinguish; surpass |
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effervescent
Ex. Nothing depressed Amy for long; she was so naturally effervescent that she was soon as high-spirited as ever. |
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| exuberant; bubbly and excited |
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egotistical
Ex. Typical egotistical remark: "But enough of this chit-chat about you and your little problems. Let's takl about what's really important: me!" |
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| excessively self-centered; self important; conceited |
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elated
Ex. Grinning from ear to ear, Bonnie Blair was clearly elated by her fifth Olympic gold medal. |
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| overjoyed; in high spirits |
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eloquence
Ex. The crowds were stirred by Martin Luther King's eloquence. |
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| expressiveness; persuasive speech |
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