Lesson 96
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Lesson 96 - Mask Toggle

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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#2851
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egotism
/ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/
noun
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The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
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His constant boasting revealed his egotism.

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wounded egotism

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hurt pride or self-importance
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self-importance, conceit, arrogance, self-praise
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humility, modesty
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pure egotism, display of egotism, wounded egotism
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#2852
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elated
/ɪˈleɪtɪd/
adjective
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Extremely happy and excited.
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She was elated when she heard the good news.

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overjoyed, delighted, thrilled, ecstatic, jubilant
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depressed, saddened, miserable
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feel elated, look elated, elated mood
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#2853
😊
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elate
/ɪˈleɪt/
verb
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elated
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elated
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elates
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elating
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To make someone very happy or proud.
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The success of the project elated the whole team.

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delight, overjoy, thrill, uplift, exhilarate
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disappoint, sadden
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elated mood, elated by success, deeply elated
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#2854
↔️
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elasticity
/ɪˌlæˈstɪsɪti/
noun
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The ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.
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Rubber has a high degree of elasticity.

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price elasticity

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The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
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flexibility, resilience, suppleness, adaptability
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rigidity, stiffness
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elasticity of demand, elasticity of supply, elasticity coefficient
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#2855
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elastic
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
adjective
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Able to return to its original shape or size after being stretched or compressed.
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The waistband of the pants is made of elastic material.

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elastic limit

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The maximum extent to which a solid material can be stretched without permanently altering its shape.
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stretchy, flexible, pliable, resilient, springy
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rigid, stiff, brittle
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elastic band, elastic limit, elastic cord, elastic material
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#2856
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elapse
/ɪˈlæps/
verb
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elapsed
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elapsed
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elapses
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elapsing
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to pass or go by, usually referring to time
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Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.

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time elapses

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time passes by
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pass, go by, slip away, expire
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remain, stay
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hours elapse, time elapses, days elapse
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#2857
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elaboration
/ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/
noun
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the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
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The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.

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expansion, explanation, development, amplification, detailing
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summary, simplification, abridgment
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careful elaboration, detailed elaboration, further elaboration
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#2858
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elaborate
/ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)
verb, adjective
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elaborated
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elaborated
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elaborates
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elaborating
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verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
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She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

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elaborate on something

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to give more detail about something
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explain, expand, illustrate, detailed, intricate
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simplify, summarize, condense
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elaborate design, elaborate plan, elaborate explanation, elaborate details
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#2859
🥖
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eke
/iːk/
verb
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eked
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eked
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ekes
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eking
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to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
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The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

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eke out a living

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to earn just enough to survive
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stretch, prolong, conserve, manage, sustain
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squander, waste, lavish
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eke out a living, eke out savings, eke out existence
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#2860
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eject
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
verb
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ejected
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ejected
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ejects
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ejecting
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to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
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The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.

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eject someone from a place

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to forcefully remove someone from a location
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expel, remove, oust, evict, cast out
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admit, include, accept
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eject from seat, eject from game, eject disk, eject card
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#2861
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ejaculation
/ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun
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The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
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His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.

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exclamation, outburst, release, discharge
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silence, restraint
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sudden ejaculation, ejaculation of joy, sexual ejaculation
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#2862
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egress
/ˈiːɡres/
noun
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The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
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The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.

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means of egress

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a way of leaving or exiting a place
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exit, way out, departure, outlet
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entrance, entry
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emergency egress, egress route, safe egress
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#2863
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egregious
/ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/
adjective
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Outstandingly bad; shocking.
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The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.

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outrageous, flagrant, shocking, appalling, atrocious
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minor, trivial, acceptable
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egregious error, egregious mistake, egregious violation
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#2864
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egotistical
/ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/
adjective
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Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
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Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

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arrogant, conceited, narcissistic, vain, self-centered
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humble, modest, selfless
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egotistical attitude, egotistical nature, egotistical personality
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#2865
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egotist
/ˈiːɡətɪst/
noun
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A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
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The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.

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self-centered person, narcissist, egoist, braggart, boaster
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altruist, modest person
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arrogant egotist, selfish egotist, born egotist
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#2866
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efficient
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
adjective
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Working in a well-organized and productive way, without wasting time or effort.
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She is an efficient manager who gets things done quickly.

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productive, competent, capable, organized, effective
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inefficient, unproductive, incompetent
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efficient system, efficient method, efficient manager, highly efficient
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#2867
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egoist
/ˈiːɡoʊɪst/
noun
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A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
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She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.

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narcissist, egocentric, self-seeker, self-centered person
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altruist, philanthropist
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selfish egoist, arrogant egoist, egoist thinker
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#2868
🙇‍♂️
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egoism
/ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/
noun
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An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
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His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.

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self-interest, selfishness, egocentrism, self-centeredness
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altruism, selflessness
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ethical egoism, pure egoism, egoism theory, act of egoism
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#2869
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ego
/ˈiːɡoʊ/
noun
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A person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem.
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His fragile ego was hurt by the criticism.

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inflate someone's ego

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to make someone feel more self-important or proud
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self, pride, self-esteem, self-importance
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humility, modesty, selflessness
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big ego, fragile ego, boost ego, hurt ego
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#2870
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egalitarian
/ɪˌɡælɪˈtɛəriən/
adjective
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Believing in or promoting the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
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The organization has an egalitarian structure where every member has a voice.

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equal, fair, democratic, unbiased, impartial
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elitist, hierarchical, unequal
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egalitarian society, egalitarian principles, egalitarian values, egalitarian approach
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#2871
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effusive
/ɪˈfjuːsɪv/
adjective
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Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
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She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.

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gushing, enthusiastic, overflowing, demonstrative, exuberant
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reserved, restrained, indifferent
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effusive praise, effusive welcome, effusive thanks
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#2872
❤️
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effusion
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
noun
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An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
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His letter was an effusion of love and longing.

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outpouring, gush, overflow, expression, emission
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restraint, suppression, silence
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effusion of love, poetic effusion, emotional effusion
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#2873
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effuse
/ɪˈfjuːz/
verb
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effused
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effused
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effuses
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effusing
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To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
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She effused gratitude for the help she received.

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pour, emit, express, gush, release
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restrain, hold back, suppress
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effuse gratitude, effuse praise, effuse warmth
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effulgent
/ɪˈfʌldʒənt/
adjective
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Shining brilliantly; radiant.
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Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.

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radiant, shining, brilliant, luminous, glowing
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dull, dim, gloomy
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effulgent smile, effulgent beauty, effulgent light
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#2875
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effulgence
/ɪˈfʌldʒəns/
noun
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Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
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The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.

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radiance, brilliance, glow, luminosity, shine
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darkness, dimness, gloom
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effulgence of the sun, divine effulgence, effulgence of light
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#2876
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effrontery
/ɪˈfrʌntəri/
noun
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shameless or rude boldness
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He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.

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audacity, boldness, impudence, nerve, insolence
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modesty, humility, shyness
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sheer effrontery, display effrontery, act of effrontery
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#2877
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effluvium
/ɪˈfluːviəm/
noun
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an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
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The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.

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stench, odor, smell, exhalation
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fragrance, aroma, perfume
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foul effluvium, toxic effluvium, effluvium of decay
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#2878
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efflorescent
/ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/
adjective
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in the process of blooming or flourishing
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The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.

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blooming, blossoming, flourishing, thriving
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withering, declining
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efflorescent stage, efflorescent flowers, efflorescent period
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#2879
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efflorescence
/ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/
noun
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the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
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The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.

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bloom, flowering, blossoming, culmination
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decay, decline, withering
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peak efflorescence, cultural efflorescence, efflorescence of art
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#2880
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effigy
/ˈɛfɪdʒi/
noun
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a sculpture or model of a person, often made to be destroyed in protest or anger
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The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician.

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burn in effigy

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to destroy a figure representing someone as a form of protest
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statue, likeness, representation, dummy, figure
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reality, original, person
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burn an effigy, effigy of, protest effigy
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