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Elucidate (v.) explain, enlighten — The Government had been asked to elucidate their economic policy.
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Engross (v.) fully absorbed — She did not talk to me because she was engrossed in writing a letter.
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Enormity (n.) great wickedness — He is a hardened criminal and is insensitive to the enormity of his crimes.
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Extant (n.) in existence — Many of the ancient documents, still extant tell us about the diversity of Italian culture.
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Ecstasy (n.) rapture, joy — On hearing of the sudden financial wind fall, the family was in ecstasy.
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Effigy (n.) dummy — The effigy of the American President was burnt by the crowd when the unfavourable remarks against Pakistan were made by him.
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Exorbitant (n.) excessive — It is very difficult to hire taxi because of the exorbitant charges.
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Embezzlement (n.) misappropriation — Most of the politicians involved in the embezzlement of public money are still at large.
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Emanate (v.) issue from — This letter emanated from the central office.
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Enamoured (v.) in love, fascinated — Every member of the picnic party was enamoured of the scenic beauty of the landscape.
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Exonerate (v.) acquit, exculpate — After long legal battle, he was exonerated of murder charges.
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Expunge (v.) delete, cancel — I shall request the Principal to expunge the unfavourable remarks from your annual report.
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Extol (v.) praise, glorify — Every Pakistani extolled the achievement of the Government in curbing the militancy in the state.
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Emulate (v.) imitate, follow — We must emulate the ideals of the Quaid-e-Azam to make our country strong and invincible.
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Enhance (v.) increase, improve — The judicious use of cosmetics enhance the natural charms.
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