|
6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 30 |
|||
| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| dwindle | verb | Our supplies dwindled wit each passing day. | became less until little remained |
| dynasty | noun | The Qin dynasty unified China. | group maintaining power |
| eaves | noun | The eaves were painted with decorative patterns. | overhanging edge of roof |
| ebb | verb | The ocean tide will soon ebb. | recede |
| ecstasy | noun | He was in ecstasy over his promotion | intense joy |
| eddy | noun | We enjoyed watching the eddy in the river. | current opposite in direction |
| edifice | noun | That tower was an imposing edifice, | an elaborate structure |
| elaborate | adj. | The wedding ended with an elaborate dinner. | planned with great attention |
| eloquence | noun | She gave a speech with great eloquence. | persuasive, powerful |
| embark | verb | We must embark on the plan with enthusiasm. | set out in a venture |