Vocabulary and Synonyms

'Empirical' refers to knowledge based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory. Option A correctly states 'based on experience'. The distractors describe pleasure, poison, or egg-laying - none related to empirical evidence.

To 'emulate' means to imitate, copy, or strive to equal someone's achievements or qualities. Option A provides the correct definition. The other options describe cautiousness, venting, or seeming reasonable - all unrelated to emulation.

Enamored describes the state of being in love or captivated by someone or something. It expresses strong affection or admiration, often used in phrases like 'enamored of' or 'enamored with'. Options B, C, and D (abyss, abdominal, ghostly) are completely unrelated meanings.

Encircle means to surround something on all sides, forming a circle around it. The other options are unrelated: B means chaste, C means hazard, D means dumbfounded.

An enclave is a distinct territory or group that is completely surrounded by another territory or different group. The other options are unrelated: B means training, C means audacious, D means spendthrift.

Encomiastic means expressing praise or enthusiastically commending someone or something. It comes from 'encomium' (a formal expression of high praise). Option B means chastise, C means venue, D means puzzling.

Encompass means to surround, include, or contain something completely within its scope or extent. The other options are unrelated: B means jingoist, C means veracious, D means gyrate.

To "encumber" means to restrict or burden someone or something in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. Distractors like "put into words" (express) are incorrect.

To "endear" means to make someone or something liked or beloved. Distractors like "word for word" (verbatim) or "angelic" (cherubic) are incorrect.

Endearment refers to a fond word, phrase, or act that expresses affection and tenderness toward someone. The other options are unrelated: B means chicanery, C means fustian, D means burlesque.

Endemic means characteristic of or prevalent in a specific group, area, or region, not widespread or universal. The other options are unrelated: B means berate, C means prolix, D means spoonerism.

Enduring means lasting, continuing, or persisting over time, often despite difficulties or challenges. The other options are unrelated: B means bamboozle, C means perimeter, D means germinate.

Energize means to give energy or vitality to something. Invigorate means precisely the same - to impart vigor, strength, or energy. Other options are unrelated vocabulary words.

Enervate means to weaken or reduce the vitality of something. Despite the similarity to 'energize,' it means the opposite - the prefix 'e-' suggests 'out' and 'nerv' relates to strength (literally taking strength out).

Engage means to attract, capture, or involve someone's interest or attention. It can also mean to employ someone's services or to participate in an activity.