GRE vocabulary
emollient
having a soothing or softening effect, literally or figuratively
In a sentence
He spoke in emollient tones to calm the angry crowd.
Synonyms
soothingmollifyingsoftening
Antonyms
irritatingaggravating
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ebb
to gradually decline, recede, or diminish
ebullience
overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness
ebulliency
the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm
ebullient
overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits
eccentric
deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways
echelon
a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society
eclectic
drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles
eclipse
to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior
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