Lesson 105
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Lesson 105 - 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
#3121
💐
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eulogy
/ˈjuːlədʒi/
noun
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A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
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Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.

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tribute, commendation, accolade, praise
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criticism, blame
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deliver a eulogy, heartfelt eulogy, moving eulogy
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#3122
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evasion
/ɪˈveɪʒən/
noun
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The act of avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
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He was arrested for tax evasion.

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tax evasion

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Illegal act of not paying taxes owed
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avoidance, dodging, escape, circumvention
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confrontation, compliance
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tax evasion, question evasion, evasion tactics, evasion of duty
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#3123
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evangelist
/ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/
noun
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A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
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The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.

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preacher, missionary, minister, proselytizer
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skeptic, unbeliever
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famous evangelist, TV evangelist, street evangelist, charismatic evangelist
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#3124
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evangelical
/ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/
adjective
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Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
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She grew up in an evangelical church community.

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devout, religious, pious, zealous
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secular, nonreligious
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evangelical church, evangelical movement, evangelical preacher, evangelical community
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#3125
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evanescent
/ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/
adjective
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Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
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The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.

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fleeting, transient, momentary, passing, short-lived
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lasting, permanent, enduring
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evanescent beauty, evanescent moment, evanescent light, evanescent memory
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#3126
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evanesce
/ˌɛvəˈnɛs/
verb
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evanesced
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evanesced
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evanesces
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evanescing
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To disappear gradually; to fade away.
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The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.

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fade, vanish, dissipate, dissolve
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appear, remain
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evanesce into, slowly evanesce, evanesce like mist
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#3127
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evade
/ɪˈveɪd/
verb
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evaded
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evaded
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evades
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evading
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To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
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He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

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evade responsibility

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To avoid being held accountable for something.
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avoid, escape, dodge, elude
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face, confront
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evade taxes, evade capture, evade responsibility
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#3128
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evacuate
/ɪˈvækjueɪt/
verb
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evacuated
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evacuated
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evacuates
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evacuating
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To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
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The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

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evacuate the premises

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To leave a building or area immediately for safety reasons.
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clear, empty, vacate, withdraw
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occupy, stay
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evacuate building, evacuate area, evacuate residents, emergency evacuate
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#3129
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euthanasia
/ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/
noun
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The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
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The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.

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mercy killing, assisted dying, physician-assisted suicide
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life preservation, resuscitation
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debate on euthanasia, euthanasia law, practice of euthanasia
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#3130
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eureka
/juˈriːkə/
exclamation
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An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
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When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'

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aha, I found it, discovery, revelation
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confusion, ignorance
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Eureka moment, shout Eureka, cry Eureka
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#3131
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euphoric
/juːˈfɔːrɪk/
adjective
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Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
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The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

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ecstatic, overjoyed, elated, blissful, delighted
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miserable, gloomy, sorrowful
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feel euphoric, euphoric mood, euphoric state, euphoric crowd
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#3132
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euphoria
/juːˈfɔːriə/
noun
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A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
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Winning the championship filled the team with euphoria.

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elation, joy, bliss, delight, happiness
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misery, sadness, depression
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state of euphoria, sense of euphoria, experience euphoria, filled with euphoria
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#3133
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euphony
/ˈjuːfəni/
noun
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The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
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The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.

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harmony, melody, music, pleasantness, sweetness
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cacophony, discord, harshness
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euphony in poetry, natural euphony, euphony of speech, sense of euphony
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#3134
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euphonious
/juːˈfoʊniəs/
adjective
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Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
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The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.

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melodious, harmonious, tuneful, pleasant, sweet-sounding
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cacophonous, harsh, discordant
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euphonious voice, euphonious tone, euphonious name, euphonious language
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#3135
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euphemism
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/
noun
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A mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one considered too harsh or blunt.
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He used the euphemism 'passed away' instead of saying 'died'.

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substitute, understatement, circumlocution, softening, polite term
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dysphemism, bluntness, directness
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common euphemism, political euphemism, euphemism for death, use a euphemism
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#3136
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estimable
/ˈɛstɪməbl/
adjective
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Worthy of great respect.
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Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.

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admirable, praiseworthy, honorable, respectable
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dishonorable, disreputable, unworthy
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estimable person, estimable achievements, estimable qualities, highly estimable
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#3137
🕊️
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eulogize
/ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/
verb
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eulogized
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eulogized
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eulogizes
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eulogizing
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To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
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They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.

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praise, commend, glorify, extol
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criticize, condemn
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eulogize someone, eulogize the deceased, eulogize publicly
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#3138
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eulogistic
/ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/
adjective
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Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
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The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.

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praiseful, laudatory, complimentary, admiring
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critical, disparaging
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eulogistic speech, eulogistic remarks, eulogistic tone
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#3139
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eugenic
/juːˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective
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Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
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In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.

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genetic improvement, hereditary, selective breeding
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dysgenic, random breeding
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eugenic policy, eugenic practice, eugenic movement
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#3140
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etymology
/ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/
noun
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The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
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The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.

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word history, derivation, origin, linguistics
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semantics, usage
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etymology of a word, study etymology, linguistic etymology, word etymology
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#3141
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ethos
/ˈiːθɒs/
noun
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the characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a community, culture, or organization
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The company’s ethos emphasizes innovation and customer service.

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spirit, culture, values, philosophy, mindset
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apathy, disregard, indifference
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company ethos, cultural ethos, team ethos, ethos of honesty
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#3142
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ethnology
/ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/
noun
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the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
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She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.

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anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, human science
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individualism, isolationism
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ethnology research, ethnology studies, professor of ethnology
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#3143
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ethnic
/ˈɛθnɪk/
adjective
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relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
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The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.

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cultural, racial, traditional, indigenous
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universal, general, nontraditional
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ethnic group, ethnic community, ethnic diversity, ethnic background
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#3144
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ethics
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noun
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moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
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Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.

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code of ethics

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a set of principles that guide professional conduct
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morality, principles, values, integrity, conscience
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immorality, corruption, dishonesty
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business ethics, professional ethics, medical ethics, code of ethics
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#3145
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ethereal
/ɪˈθɪəriəl/
adjective
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extremely delicate, light, or airy; heavenly or otherworldly
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The dancer moved with an ethereal grace that captivated the audience.

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delicate, heavenly, airy, light, unearthly
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earthly, solid, heavy
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ethereal beauty, ethereal light, ethereal quality, ethereal presence
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#3146
♾️
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eternal
/ɪˈtɜːrnəl/
adjective
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lasting or existing forever; without end
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They pledged their eternal love for each other.

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eternal flame

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a fire that burns continuously as a symbol of remembrance
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everlasting, perpetual, infinite, timeless, immortal
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temporary, fleeting, mortal
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eternal love, eternal life, eternal flame, eternal truth
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#3147
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etch
/ɛtʃ/
verb
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etched
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etched
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etches
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etching
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to cut or carve a design onto a surface
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The artist etched her initials into the glass.

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etched in memory

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to be remembered vividly
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engrave, carve, inscribe, imprint
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erase, remove
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etch glass, etched in memory, etch design, etch pattern
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#3148
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estuary
/ˈɛstjʊəri/
noun
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the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
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The city is located near the estuary of the river.

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delta, river mouth, inlet, bay
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source, spring
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river estuary, estuary mouth, estuary area, estuary ecosystem
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#3149
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estranged
/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/
adjective
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no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
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She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.

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estranged husband/wife

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a spouse from whom one is separated
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alienated, separated, distant, detached
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reconciled, united, close
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estranged husband, estranged wife, estranged family, estranged friend
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#3150
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estrange
/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/
verb
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estranged
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estranged
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estranges
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estranging
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to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
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His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.

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estranged from

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no longer close or affectionate toward someone
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alienate, isolate, distance, separate, detach
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reconcile, unite, befriend
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estrange someone, estrange family, estrange relationship, estrange from
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