Lesson 103
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#3061
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epithet
/ˈɛpɪθɛt/
noun
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A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
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He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.

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nickname, title, designation, label, appellation
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anonymity, namelessness
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famous epithet, derogatory epithet, epithet of honor
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#3062
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equipoise
/ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/
noun
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A state of balance or equilibrium.
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Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.

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balance, equilibrium, stability, composure, steadiness
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imbalance, instability
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mental equipoise, emotional equipoise, delicate equipoise
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#3063
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equipage
/ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/
noun
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Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
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The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.

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carriage, coach, vehicle, gear, apparatus
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emptiness, nothing
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grand equipage, royal equipage, military equipage
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#3064
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equinox
/ˈiːkwɪnɒks/
noun
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The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
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The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.

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solstice, balance, equality of day and night
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longest day, shortest day
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spring equinox, autumn equinox, equinox celebration
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#3065
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equine
/ˈiːkwaɪn/
adjective
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Relating to or resembling a horse.
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The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.

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horse-related, equestrian, horse-like, pony-like
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bovine, canine
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equine medicine, equine therapy, equine behavior, equine industry
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equilibrium
/ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/
noun
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A state of balance or stability between opposing forces.
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The economy is finally moving towards equilibrium.

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restore equilibrium

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To bring back balance or stability
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balance, stability, symmetry, poise, harmony
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imbalance, instability, disorder
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economic equilibrium, social equilibrium, restore equilibrium, maintain equilibrium
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#3067
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equestrian
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/
adjective
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Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
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She won several equestrian competitions.

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horse-riding, mounted, rider, horseman
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pedestrian, non-rider
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equestrian sport, equestrian event, equestrian club, equestrian skills
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#3068
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equanimity
/ˌekwəˈnɪmɪti/
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Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
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He faced the criticism with equanimity.

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composure, serenity, calmness, tranquility, balance
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anxiety, agitation, nervousness
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maintain equanimity, display equanimity, equanimity under pressure
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#3069
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equalize
/ˈiːkwəlaɪz/
verb
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equalized
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equalized
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equalizes
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equalizing
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To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
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The team equalized the score in the last minute.

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equalize the playing field

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To create fair conditions for everyone
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balance, level, adjust, standardize, match
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unequal, imbalance, differentiate
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equalize pressure, equalize the score, equalize opportunities
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equable
/ˈɛkwəbl̩/
adjective
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Calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered.
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She remained equable even in stressful situations.

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calm, composed, serene, placid, steady
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irritable, excitable, temperamental
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equable temperament, equable nature, equable climate
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#3071
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eponym
/ˈɛpənɪm/
noun
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A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
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Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.

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namesake, originator, title-giver, dedicatory
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anonymous, nameless
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famous eponym, historical eponym, medical eponym, literary eponym
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#3072
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epode
/ˈɛpəʊd/
noun
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A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
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The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.

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lyric, stanza, verse, composition
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prose, narrative
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classical epode, poetic epode, Greek epode, final epode
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epoch
/ˈiːpɒk/
noun
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A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or characteristics.
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The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.

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mark an epoch

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To signify the beginning of a significant period in history.
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era, age, period, time, stage
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moment, instant
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new epoch, epoch-making event, epoch in history, cultural epoch
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#3074
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epizootic
/ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/
noun
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An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
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The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.

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animal epidemic, outbreak, contagion, pestilence
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endemic, sporadic
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epizootic disease, epizootic outbreak, severe epizootic, control epizootic
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#3075
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epitome
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noun
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A perfect example of a particular quality or type.
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She is the epitome of kindness.

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the epitome of something

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The perfect example of a quality or characteristic.
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embodiment, personification, essence, exemplar, quintessence
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antithesis, opposite, contrast
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epitome of beauty, epitome of success, epitome of style, epitome of grace
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#3076
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epicure
/ˈɛpɪkjʊr/
noun
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A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
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As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.

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epicurean taste

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A taste that values luxury, refinement, and pleasure in food and lifestyle.
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gourmet, connoisseur, foodie, gastronome
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indifferent eater, ascetic
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epicure of wine, refined epicure, epicurean taste, true epicure
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#3077
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epitaph
/ˈɛpɪtɑːf/
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A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
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The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.

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inscription, memorial, tribute, commemoration
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criticism, dishonor
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famous epitaph, epitaph on tombstone, touching epitaph
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#3078
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epistolary
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adjective
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Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
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The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.

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letter-writing, correspondence-based, written communication
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oral, spoken
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epistolary novel, epistolary tradition, epistolary style
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epistemology
/ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/
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The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
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Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.

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theory of knowledge, philosophy of knowledge, gnoseology
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ignorance, nescience
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modern epistemology, epistemology of science, epistemology course
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epistemologist
/ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/
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A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
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The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.

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philosopher, theorist, scholar, thinker
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ignoramus, layman
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modern epistemologist, famous epistemologist, work of an epistemologist
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episodic
/ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/
adjective
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Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
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Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.

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occasional, intermittent, sporadic, irregular, periodic
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continuous, constant
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episodic interest, episodic memory, episodic series, episodic nature
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episode
/ˈɛpɪsoʊd/
noun
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An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
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The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.

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dramatic episode

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A notable or intense event in a story or life.
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event, incident, chapter, installment, occurrence
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continuation, whole
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TV episode, final episode, latest episode, dramatic episode
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epiphany
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A sudden realization or insight into the essence of something.
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During meditation, she had an epiphany about her life purpose.

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have an epiphany

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To suddenly realize or understand something clearly.
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revelation, insight, realization, awakening, discovery
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confusion, ignorance
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sudden epiphany, spiritual epiphany, personal epiphany, have an epiphany
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epilogue
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noun
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A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
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The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.

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final epilogue

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The last concluding section of a story or work.
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afterword, conclusion, ending, coda, postscript
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prologue, introduction
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short epilogue, final epilogue, epilogue section, epilogue speech
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#3085
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epigram
/ˈɛpɪɡræm/
noun
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A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
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Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.

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witty epigram

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A clever and amusing remark or statement.
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quip, aphorism, saying, witticism, proverb
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sermon, lecture
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sharp epigram, clever epigram, witty epigram, famous epigram
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#3086
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epidermis
/ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/
noun
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the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
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The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.

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skin, cuticle, outer layer, surface, covering
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dermis, inner tissue
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epidermis layer, epidermis cells, epidermis function
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epidemic
/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
noun
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a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
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The flu epidemic affected thousands of people in the city.

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spread like an epidemic

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something that grows or spreads very quickly
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outbreak, plague, pandemic, contagion, surge
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endemic, limited, contained
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flu epidemic, epidemic outbreak, control epidemic, epidemic spread
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#3088
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epicycloid
/ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/
noun
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a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
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The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.

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curve, geometric figure, trajectory
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straight line, flat path
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draw epicycloid, epicycloid shape, geometric epicycloid
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#3089
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epicycle
/ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/
noun
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a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
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The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.

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orbit, circle, revolution, rotation
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line, straight path
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planetary epicycle, motion epicycle, Ptolemaic epicycle
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#3090
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epicurean
/ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/
adjective
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relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
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The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.

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luxurious, indulgent, gourmet, hedonistic, refined
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austere, simple, plain
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epicurean delight, epicurean lifestyle, epicurean taste, epicurean philosophy
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