to imitate closely
When the tornado began, Dorothy called out, “Aunty Em, you’re late. Emulate
Toto and hurry up.”
epitaph
memorial text carved on a tombstone
I read the epitaph, “Here lies a politician and an honest man,” and wondered how
they could fit two people in one grave.
epitome
something that perfectly represents an entire class of things; embodiment
(pronounced “eh-pit’-oh-me”)
“You’re the epitome of stupidity,” she screeched after I spilled bologna dip all
over her dress.
equivocal
capable of two interpretations; ambiguous
Note: This word is decodable, too.
“A good meal from this cook is a rare treat” is an equivocal statement.
erode
to diminish or destroy by small amounts
When a road erodes, there are potholes all over the place.
erudite
scholarly
Erudite people say things like “Ere you diet, would you partake of the torte?”
instead of “Want some cake?”
eschew
avoid; shun