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An alphabetical listing of General terms and items. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

E   The 5th letter of the Roman alphabet E   The base of the natural system of logarithms E   The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees E   A radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons E   A fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body E'en   Even E'er   At all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy" E-bomb   A bomb that explodes in midair and releases a massive burst of electromagnetic energy sufficient to disable computers and telecommunications without killing people or damaging buildings E-mail   (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that is generated at the recipient''s terminal when he logs in E-mail   Communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news" E-Mycin   An antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative E.g.   As an example; "take ribbon snakes, for example" E.S.P.   Apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses E._A._von_Willebrand   Finnish physician who first described vascular hemophilia (1870-1949) E._B._White   United States writer noted for his humorous essays (1899-1985) E._coli   A species of bacterium normally present in intestinal tract of humans and other animals; sometimes pathogenic; can be a threat to food safety E._e._cummings   United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962) E._G._Marshall   United States actor (1914-1998) E._H._Harriman   United States railway tycoon (1848-1909) E._H._Weber   German physiologist who studied sensory responses to stimuli and is considered the father of psychophysics (1795-1878) Back to top E._L._Doctorow   United States novelist (born in 1931) E._O._Lawrence   United States physicist who developed the cyclotron (1901-1958) E._O._Wilson   United States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929) E._T._A._Hoffmann   German writer of fantastic tales (1776-1822) E._T._S._Walton   Irish physicist who (with Sir John Cockcroft in 1931) first split an atom (1903-1995) E._W._Morley   United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923) Ea   The Babylonian god of wisdom; son of Apsu and father of Marduk; counterpart of the Sumerian Enki; as one of the supreme triad including Anu and Bel he was assigned control of the watery element Each   To or from every one of two or more (considered individually); "they received $10 each" Each(a)   (used of count nouns) every one considered individually; "each person is mortal"; "each party is welcome" Each_day   Without missing a day; "he stops by daily" Each_month   Without missing a month; "we get paid monthly" Each_week   Without missing a week; "she visited her aunt weekly" Each_year   Without missing a year; "they travel to China annually" Each_year   By the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received); "he earned $100,000 per annum"; "we issue six volumes per annum" Eacles   Imperial moths Eacles_imperialis   Large American moth having yellow wings with purplish or brownish markings; larvae feed on e.g. maple and pine trees Eadweard_Muybridge   United States motion-picture pioneer remembered for his pictures of running horses taken with a series of still cameras (1830-1904) Eadwig   King of England who was renounced by Northumbria in favor of his brother Edgar (died in 959) Eager   A high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) Eager   Having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy; "eager to learn"; "eager to travel abroad"; "eager for success"; "eager helpers"; "an eager look" Back to top Eager   Marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports fan"; "a great walker"; "an eager beaver" Eagerly   With eagerness; in an eager manner; "the news was eagerly awaited" Eagerness   A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something Eager_beaver   An alert and energetic person Eagle   Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight Eagle   An emblem representing power; "the Roman eagle" Eagle   A former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars Eagle   (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole Eagle   Shoot in two strokes under par Eagle-eyed   Capable of seeing to a great distance Eaglet   A young eagle Eagle_ray   Powerful free-swimming tropical ray noted for `soaring'' by flapping winglike fins; usually harmless but has venomous tissue near base of the tail as in stingrays Eagle_scout   A boy scout who has earned many merit badges Eagre   A high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) Eames   United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978) Eames_chair   A chair designed by Charles Eames; originally made of molded plywood; seat and back shaped to fit the human body Eamon_de_Valera   Irish statesman (born in the United States); as president of the Irish Free State he was responsible for the new constitution of 1937 that created the state of Eire (1882-1975) Ear   The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium Ear   The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear Ear   Good hearing; "he had a keen ear"; "a good ear for pitch" Back to top Ear   Attention to what is said; "he tried to get her ear" Ear   Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn Ear-nose-and-throat_doctor   A specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat Ear-shaped   Having a shape resembling an ear Ear-shell   Any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior Earache   An ache localized in the middle or inner ear Eardrop   An earring with a pendant ornament Eardrum   The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound Eared   Having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination Eared   Worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down; "a somewhat dog-eared duke...a bit run down"-Clifton Fadiman; "an old book with dog-eared pages" Eared_grebe   Small grebe with yellow ear tufts and a black neck; found in Eurasia and southern Africa as well as western United States Eared_seal   Pinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land; valued for its soft underfur Earflap   One of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm Earful   A severe scolding Earful   An outpouring of gossip Earhart   First woman aviator to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic (1928); while attempting to fly around the world she disappeared over the Pacific (1898-1937) Earl   A British peer ranking below a Marquess and above a Viscount Earlap   One of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm Earldom   The domain controlled by an earl or count or countess Earldom   The dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess Back to top Earleaved_umbrella_tree   Small erect deciduous tree with large leaves in coiled formations at branch tips Earless   Lacking external ears; "earless seals" Earless_lizard   Any of several slender lizards without external ear openings: of plains of western United States and Mexico Earless_seal   Any of several seals lacking external ear flaps and having a stiff hairlike coat with hind limbs reduced to swimming flippers Earlier   (comparative and superlative of `early'') more early than; most early; "a fashion popular in earlier times"; "his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher"; "Verdi''s earliest and most raucous opera" Earlier   Earlier in time; previously; "I had known her before"; "as I said before"; "he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier"; "her parents had died four years earlier"; "I mentioned that problem earlier" Earlier   Before now; "why didn''t you tell me in the first place?" Earlier   Comparatives of `soon'' or `early''; "Come a little sooner, if you can"; "came earlier than I expected" Earliest   (comparative and superlative of `early'') more early than; most early; "a fashion popular in earlier times"; "his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher"; "Verdi''s earliest and most raucous opera" Earliest   With the least delay; "the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M." Earliness   Quality of coming early or earlier in time Earlobe   The fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear Early   At or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time; "early morning"; "an early warning"; "early diagnosis"; "an early death"; "took early retirement"; "an early spring"; "early varieties of peas and tomat Early   Being or occurring at an early stage of development; "in an early stage"; "early forms of life"; "early man"; "an early computer" Early   Of an early stage in the development of a language or literature; "the Early Hebrew alphabetical script is that used mainly from the 11th to the 6th centuries B.C."; "Early Modern English is represented in documents printed from 1476 to 1700" Early   Very young; "at an early age" Early   Expected in the near future; "look for an early end to the negotiations" Early   Before the usual time or the time expected; "she graduated early"; "the house was completed ahead of time" Early   In good time; "he awoke betimes that morning" Early   During an early stage; "early on in her career" Back to top Early(a)   Of the distant past; "the early inhabitants of Europe"; "former generations"; "in other times" Early-morning_hour   An hour early in the morning Earlyish   Being somewhat early; "at an earlyish hour" Early_bird   A person who gets up very early in the morning Early_bird   A person who arrives early before others do Early_childhood   The early stage of growth or development Early_coral_root   Plant having clumps of nearly leafless pale yellowish to greenish stems bearing similarly colored flowers with white lower lips; northern New Mexico north through South Dakota and Washington to Alaska Early_days   An early period of development; "during the youth of the project" Early_morel   Resembles a thimble on a finger; the surface of the fertile portion is folded into wrinkles that extend from the top down; fruiting begins in spring before the leaves are out on the trees Early_on   During an early stage; "early on in her career" Early_purple_orchid   Eurasian orchid with showy pink or purple flowers in a loose spike Early_spider_orchid   Spring-blooming spider orchid having a flower with yellow or green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip Early_wake-robin   A low perennial white-flowered trillium found in the southeastern United States Early_warning_radar   A radar that is part of an early warning system Early_warning_system   A network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them Early_winter_cress   Of southwestern Europe; cultivated in Florida Earl_Marshal   An officer of the English peerage who organizes royal processions and other ceremonies Earl_of_Leicester   An English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265) Earl_of_Warwick   English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471) Earl_Russell   English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Whitehead (1872-1970) Back to top Earl_Warren   United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1891-1974) Earmark   A distinctive characteristic or attribute Earmark   Identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal Earmark   Give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research" Earmuff   Either of a pair of ear coverings (usually connected by a headband) that are worn to keep the ears warm in cold weather Earn   Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month" Earn   Acquire or deserve by one''s efforts or actions Earned   Gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action; "a well-earned reputation for honesty"; "earned income"; "an earned run in baseball" Earned_run   A run that was not scored as the result of an error by the other team Earner   Someone who earn wages in return for their labor Earnest   Something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract Earnest   Not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal Earnest   Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message" Earnest   Earnest; "one''s dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" Earnestly   In a serious manner; "talking earnestly with his son"; "she started studying snakes in earnest"; "a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce" Earnestness   The trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice Earnestness   An earnest and sincere feeling Earnest_money   Money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract Earnings   The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) Earnings   Something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings" Back to top Earnings_Before_Interest_Taxes_Depreciation_and_Am   Income before interest and taxes and depreciation and amortization have been subtracted; an indicator of a company''s profitability that is watched by investors (especially in leveraged buyouts) Earnings_report   A financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period Earning_per_share   The portion of a company''s profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock Earphone   Electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear; "it was not the typing but the earphones that she disliked" Earpiece   Electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear; "it was not the typing but the earphones that she disliked" Earreach   The range within which a voice can be heard; "the children were told to stay within earshot" Earring   Jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe Earshot   The range within which a voice can be heard; "the children were told to stay within earshot" Earsplitting   Loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss Earth   A connection between an electrical device and the earth (which is a zero voltage) Earth   The concerns of the world as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife; "they consider the church to be independent of the world" Earth   The abode of mortals (as contrasted with heaven or hell); "it was hell on earth" Earth   The 3rd planet from the sun; the planet on which we live; "the Earth moves around the sun"; "he sailed around the world" Earth   The solid part of the earth''s surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground" Earth   The loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface; "they dug into the earth outside the church" Earth   Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) Earth   Connect to the earth; "earth the circuit" Earth   Hide in the earth like a hunted animal Earth's_crust   The outer layer of the Earth Earth's_surface   The outermost level of the land or sea; "earthquakes originate far below the surface"; "three quarters of the Earth''s surface is covered by water" Back to top Earth-ball   Any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe Earth-closet   A small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate Earth-god   A god of fertility and vegetation Earth-goddess   A goddess of fertility and vegetation Earth-nut_pea   European herb bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey Earth-received_time   The coordinated universal time when an event is received on Earth Earth-tongue   Any club-shaped fungus of the genus Geoglossum Earthball   Any of various fungi of the genus Scleroderma having hard-skinned subterranean fruiting bodies resembling truffles Earthborn   Connected with earthly life; of earthly origin; "earthborn cares and pleasures" Earthborn   Springing from or born on the earth; "earthborn beings" Earthborn   Of earthly origin (as mortals are); "earthborn existence" Earthbound   Confined to the earth Earthbound   Lacking wit or imagination; "a pedestrian movie plot" Earthen   Made of earth (or baked clay); "an earthen pot" Earthenware   Ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat Earthenware_jar   An earthen jar (made of baked clay) Earthing   Fastening electrical equipment to earth Earthlike   Earth colored; having a color of soil or earth; "a range of earthlike colors" Earthlike   Resembling or characteristic of earth; "earthlike atmosphere" Earthling   An inhabitant of the earth Back to top Earthly   Of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven; "earthly beings"; "believed that our earthly life is all that matters"; "earthly love"; "our earthly home" Earthly_concern   The concerns of the world as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife; "they consider the church to be independent of the world" Earthman   An inhabitant of the earth Earthnut   Edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber Earthnut   Pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut'' and `monkey nut'' are British terms Earthnut   A common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts Earthnut   Any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe Earthnut_pea   European herb bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey Earthquake   Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity Earthquake   A disturbance that is extremely disruptive; "selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees" Earthshaking   Loud enough to shake the very earth Earthshaking   Sufficiently significant to affect the whole world; "earthshaking proposals"; "the contest was no world-shaking affair"; "the conversation...could hardly be called world-shattering" Earthstar   Any fungus of the family Geastraceae; in form suggesting a puffball whose outer peridium splits into the shape of a star Earthtongue   Any club-shaped fungus of the genus Geoglossum Earthwork   An earthen rampart Earthworm   Terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers Earthy   Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; "coarse language"; "a crude joke"; "crude behavior"; "an earthy sense of humor"; "a revoltingly gross expletive"; "a vulgar gesture"; "full of language so vulgar it should have been edited" Earthy   Hearty and lusty; "an earthy enjoyment of life" Earthy   Not far removed from or suggestive of nature; "the earthy taste of warm milk fresh from the cow"; "earthy smells of new-mown grass" Earthy   Sensible and practical; "has a straightforward down-to-earth approach to a problem"; "her earthy common sense" Back to top Earth_almond   European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers Earth_color   A colored mineral used as a pigment Earth_mother   The earth conceived of as the female principle of fertility Earth_science   Any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts Earth_tremor   A small earthquake Earth_up   Block with earth, as after a landslide Earth_wax   A waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles Earwax   A soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal Earwig   Any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen Ear_canal   Either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane Ear_doctor   A physician who specializes in the ear and its diseases Ear_fungus   Widely distributed edible fungus shaped like a human ear and growing on decaying wood Ear_hole   A hole (as in a helmet) for sound to reach the ears Ear_lobe   The fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear Ear_specialist   A physician who specializes in the ear and its diseases Ear_trumpet   A conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person EAS   A federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events Ease   Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool" Ease   Freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation" Ease   Freedom from constraint or embarrassment; "I am never at ease with strangers" Back to top Ease   The condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease" Ease   A freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world" Ease   Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs" Ease   Make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge" Ease   Lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears" Ease   Move gently or carefully; "He eased himself into the chair" Eased   (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear Easel   An upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist''s canvas) Easement   The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain" Easement   (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another''s land as a right of way to your own land) Ease_off   Reduce pressure or intensity; "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down" Ease_off   Become less intense Ease_up   Reduce pressure or intensity; "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down" Ease_up   Become less intense Ease_up   Move in order to make room for someone for something; "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,'' he told the crowd" Easily   Indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us" Easily   Without question; "easily the best book she''s written" Easily   With ease (`easy'' is sometimes used informally for `easily''); "she was easily excited"; "was easily confused"; "he won easily"; "this china breaks very easily"; "success came too easy" Easiness   Freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation" Easiness   A state of refreshing tranquility Back to top Easing   The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain" Easing   A change for the better East   The countries of Asia East   The region of the United States lying north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River East   The cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees East   Situated in or facing or moving toward the east East   To, toward, or in the east; "we travelled east for several miles" East-central   Of a region of the United States generally including Kentucky, West Virginia East-sider   A resident of the east side of Manhattan in New York City Eastbound   Moving toward the east; "eastbound trains" Easter   A wind from the east Easter   A Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox Easterly   A wind from the east Easterly   From the east; used especially of winds; "an east wind"; "the winds are easterly" Easterly   Lying in or toward the east; "the east side of NY"; "eastern cities" Easterly   From the east; "the winds blew easterly all night" Eastern   From the east; used especially of winds; "an east wind"; "the winds are easterly" Eastern   Lying in or toward the east; "the east side of NY"; "eastern cities" Eastern   Lying toward or situated in the east; "the eastern end of the island" Eastern   Relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world; "the Eastern Hemisphere"; "Eastern Europe"; "the Eastern religions" Back to top Eastern   Of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States; "the Eastern establishment" Easterner   An inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S. Easternmost   Farthest to the east Eastern_Catholicism   The beliefs and practices of any of the eastern Catholic Churches based in Constantinople or Antioch or Alexandria or Moscow or Jerusalem Eastern_chimpanzee   Long-haired chimpanzees of east-central Africa; closely related to the central chimpanzees Eastern_chinquapin   Shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts Eastern_chipmunk   Small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches Eastern_Church   The Catholic Church as it existed in the Byzantine Empire Eastern_Church   Derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites Eastern_coral_snake   Ranges from Central America to southeastern United States Eastern_cottontail   Widely distributed in United States except northwest and far west regions Eastern_cottonwood   A common poplar of eastern and central United States; cultivated in United States for its rapid growth and luxuriant foliage and in Europe for timber Eastern_cricket_frog   Cricket frog of eastern United States Eastern_dasyure   A variety of dasyure Eastern_fence_lizard   Small active lizard of United States and north to British Columbia Eastern_flowering_dogwood   Deciduous tree; celebrated for its large white or pink bracts and stunning autumn color that is followed by red berries Eastern_fox_squirrel   Exceptionally large arboreal squirrel of eastern United States Eastern_gray_squirrel   Common medium-large squirrel of eastern North America; now introduced into England Eastern_ground_snake   In some classifications placed in genus Haldea; small reddish-gray snake of eastern North America Eastern_hemisphere   The hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia Back to top Eastern_hemlock   Common forest tree of the eastern United States and Canada; used especially for pulpwood Eastern_Highlands   A mountain range running along the eastern coast of Australia Eastern_hop_hornbeam   Medium-sized hop hornbeam of eastern North America Eastern_indigo_snake   A variety of indigo snake Eastern_kingbird   A kingbird that breeds in North American and winters in tropical America; distinguished by a white band on the tip of the tail Eastern_lowland_gorilla   A kind of gorilla Eastern_Malayo-Polynesian   An eastern subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages Eastern_meadowlark   A meadowlark of eastern North America Eastern_narrow-mouthed_toad   Small toad of southeastern United States Eastern_Orthodox   Derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites Eastern_Orthodox   Of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church Eastern_Orthodox_Church   Derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites Eastern_pasque_flower   Short hairy perennial with early spring blue-violet or lilac flowers; North America and Siberia Eastern_pipistrel   One of the smallest bats of eastern North America Eastern_poison_oak   Poisonous shrub of southeastern United States causing a rash on contact Eastern_red-backed_salamander   Common salamander of eastern North America Eastern_red_cedar   Small juniper found east of Rocky Mountains having a conic crown, brown bark that peels in shreds, and small sharp needles Eastern_Roman_Empire   A continuation of the Roman Empire in the Middle East after its division in 395 Eastern_Samoa   A United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa Eastern_silvery_aster   A variety of aster Back to top Eastern_Sioux   A member of the eastern branch of the Sioux Eastern_spruce   Medium-sized spruce of eastern North America; chief lumber spruce of the area; source of pulpwood Eastern_Standard_Time   Standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States Eastern_Time   Standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States Eastern_Turki   A Turkic literary language of medieval central Asia (named for one of the sons of Genghis Khan) Eastern_United_States   The region of the United States lying north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River Eastern_white_pine   Tall-growing pine of eastern North America; bark is brown with longitudinal fissures when mature; valued as a timber tree Eastern_woodrat   Large grayish-brown wood rat of the southeastern United States Eastertide   The Easter season Easter_bunny   A rabbit that delivers Easter eggs Easter_cactus   Spring-blooming South American cactus with oblong joints and coral-red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Schlumbergera Easter_card   A card expressing an Easter greeting Easter_daisy   Dwarf tufted nearly stemless herb having a rosette of woolly leaves and large white-rayed flower heads and bristly achenes; central Canada and United States west to Arizona Easter_Day   The day (in March or April) on which the festival of Easter is celebrated Easter_egg   A colored hard-boiled egg used to celebrate Easter Easter_egg   An egg-shaped candy used to celebrate Easter Easter_lily   Tall lily have large white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring Easter_lily_vine   Evergreen woody twiner with large glossy leaves and showy corymbs of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers Easter_Sunday   The day (in March or April) on which the festival of Easter is celebrated Eastman   United States inventor of a dry-plate process of developing photographic film and of flexible film (his firm introduced roll film) and of the box camera and of a process for color photography (1854-1932) Back to top Eastmost   Farthest to the east Eastside   Of the eastern part of a city e.g. Manhattan; "the eastside silk-stocking district" Eastward   Moving toward the east; "eastbound trains" Eastward   Toward the east; "they migrated eastward to Sweden" Eastwards   Toward the east; "they migrated eastward to Sweden" East_Africa   A geographical area in eastern Africa East_African   Of or relating to or located in East Africa East_African_cedar   Tropical African timber tree with fragrant wood East_Anglia   A region of eastern England that was formerly a kingdom East_by_north   The compass point that is one point north of due east East_by_south   The compass point that is one point south of due east East_Chadic   A group of Chadic languages spoken in Chad East_China_Sea   Part of the Pacific Ocean near eastern Asia East_Coast   The eastern seaboard of the United States (especially the strip between Boston and Washington D.C.) East_German   A native or inhabitant of the former republic of East Germany East_German   Relating to or characteristic of East Germany; "East German spies" East_Germanic   An extinct branch of the Germanic languages East_Germanic_language   An extinct branch of the Germanic languages East_Germany   A republic in north central Europe on the Baltic; established by the Soviet Union in 1954; reunified with West Germany in 1990 East_India   A group of islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans between Asia and Australia Back to top East_Indian   Of or relating to or located in the East Indies East_Indian_fig_tree   East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks East_Indian_rosebay   Tropical shrub having glossy foliage and fragrant nocturnal flowers with crimped or wavy corollas; northern India to Thailand East_Indian_rosewood   East Indian tree having a useful dark purple wood East_India_Company   An English company formed in 1600 to develop trade with the new British colonies in India and southeastern Asia; in the 18th century it assumed administrative control of Bengal and held it until the British army took over in 1858 after the Indian Mutiny East_India_kino   Reddish or black juice or resin from certain trees of the genus Pterocarpus and used in medicine and tanning etc East_India_rosewood   East Indian tree having a useful dark purple wood East_Indies   A group of islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans between Asia and Australia East_Malaysia   The part of Malaysia that is on the island of Borneo East_Midland   The dialect of Middle English that replaced West Saxon as the literary language and which developed into Modern English East_northeast   The compass point midway between northeast and east East_Pakistan   A Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971 East_Pakistani   Of or relating to or characteristic of Bangladesh or its people or language; "Bangladeshi dialects" East_River   A tidal strait separating Manhattan and the Bronx from Queens and Brooklyn East_Saint_Louis   A town in southwest Illinois on the Mississippi across from Saint Louis East_side   The side that is on the east East_southeast   The compass point midway between east and southeast East_Sussex   A county in southern England on the English Channel East_Timor   A former Portuguese colony that was annexed by Indonesia in 1976; voted for independence from Indonesia in 1999 and in May 2002 became an independent nation East_Tocharian   A dialect of Tocharian Back to top East_Turkestan_Islamic_Movement   A group of Uighur Muslims fighting Chinese control of Xinjiang; declared by China in 2001 to be terrorists although there is a long history of cycles of insurgency and repression East_Turkistan_Islamic_Movement   A group of Uighur Muslims fighting Chinese control of Xinjiang; declared by China in 2001 to be terrorists although there is a long history of cycles of insurgency and repression East_wind   A wind from the east Easy   Plentiful and therefore at low interest rates; easy to come by; "easy money" Easy   Less in demand and therefore readily obtainable; "commodities are easy this quarter" Easy   Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior" Easy   Affording comfort; "soft light that was easy on the eyes" Easy   Not strict; "an easy teacher"; "easy standards"; "lenient rules" Easy   Posing no difficulty; requiring little effort; "an easy job"; "an easy problem"; "an easy victory"; "the house is easy to heat"; "satisfied with easy answers"; "took the easy way out of his dilemma" Easy   Free from worry or anxiety; "knowing that I had done my best, my mind was easy"; "an easy good-natured manner"; "by the time the child faced the actual problem of reading she was familiar and at ease with all the elements words" Easy   Performing adroitly and without effort; "her easy grace"; "a facile hand" Easy   Marked by moderate steepness; "an easy climb"; "a gentle slope" Easy   Readily exploited or tricked; "an easy mark"; "an easy victim" Easy   Not harsh; causing little distress; "an easy penalty" Easy   Having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window" Easy   Not hurried or forced; "an easy walk around the block"; "at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace" Easy   Affording pleasure; "easy good looks" Easy   In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; "they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards"; "easy living"; "a prosperous family"; "his family is well-situated financially"; "well-to-do members of the community" Easy   With ease (`easy'' is sometimes used informally for `easily''); "she was easily excited"; "was easily confused"; "he won easily"; "this china breaks very easily"; "success came too easy" Easy   In a relaxed manner; or without hardship; "just wanted to take it easy" (`soft'' is nonstandard) Back to top Easy   Without speed (`slow'' is sometimes used informally for `slowly''); "he spoke slowly"; "go easy here--the road is slippery"; "glaciers move tardily"; "please go slow so I can see the sights" Easygoing   Taking life easy; "an easygoing man rarely stirred to anger"; "an air of placid sufficiency" Easygoing   Not stressful; "an easygoing life as a parttime consultant" Easygoing   Not hurried or forced; "an easy walk around the block"; "at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace" Easygoing   Unhurried and relaxed; "an easygoing pace"; "a mellow conversation" Easygoing   Inclined to be excessively tolerant Easygoingness   Being without worry or concern Easy_chair   A comfortable upholstered armchair Easy_going   Easy unobstructed progress; "after we solved that problem the rest was plain sailing" Easy_lay   Street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate Easy_mark   A defenseless victim Easy_money   Income obtained with a minimum of effort Easy_money   The economic condition in which credit is easy to secure Easy_street   Financial security Eat   Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink" Eat   Use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week" Eat   Eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn''t eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation" Eat   Take in solid food; "She was eating a banana"; "What did you eat for dinner last night?" Eat   Take in food; used of animals only; "This dog doesn''t eat certain kinds of meat"; "What do whales eat?" Eat   Worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way; "What''s eating you?" Back to top Eatable   Any substance that can be used as food Eatable   Suitable for use as food Eatage   Animal food for browsing or grazing Eaten   Having been taken into the mouth for consumption Eaten_up(p)   Destroyed or wasted as if by eating; "forests devoured by flame"; "an inheritance eaten up by debt" Eater   Any green goods that are good to eat; "these apples are good eaters" Eater   Someone who consumes food for nourishment Eating   The act of consuming food Eating_apple   An apple used primarily for eating raw without cooking Eating_away   (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) Eating_disorder   A disorder of the normal eating routine Eating_house   A building where people go to eat Eating_place   A building where people go to eat Eating_utensil   Tableware implements for cutting and eating food Eaton-Lambert_syndrome   A disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions Eats   Informal terms for a meal Eat_at   Become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded" Eat_away   Wear away or erode Eat_away   Remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces" Eat_in   Eat at home Back to top Eat_into   Gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The unjustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered" Eat_on   Worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way; "What''s eating you?" Eat_out   Eat at a restaurant or at somebody else''s home Eat_up   Use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week" Eat_up   Finish eating all the food on one''s plate or on the table; "She polished off the remaining potatoes" Eat_up   Enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter" Eau_Claire   A town in west central Wisconsin Eau_de_cologne   A perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol Eau_de_cologne_mint   Mint with leaves having perfume like that of the bergamot orange Eau_de_Javelle   An aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite Eau_de_toilette   A perfumed liquid lighter than cologne Eau_de_vie   Strong coarse brandy Eaves   The overhang at the lower edge of a roof Eavesdrop   Listen without the speaker''s knowledge; "the jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife''s conversations" Eavesdropper   A secret listener to private conversations Ebb   The outward flow of the tide Ebb   A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) Ebb   Fall away or decline; "The patient''s strength ebbed away" Ebb   Hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb Ebb   Flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon" Back to top Ebbing   A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) Ebbtide   The tide while water is flowing out Ebb_away   Flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon" Ebb_down   Flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon" Ebb_off   Flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon" Ebb_out   Flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon" Ebenaceae   Fruit and timber trees of tropical and warm regions including ebony and persimmon Ebenales   Trees or shrubs of the families Ebenaceae or Sapotaceae or Styracaceae or Symplocaceae Ebionite   A member of a group of Jews who (during the early history of the Christian Church) accepted Jesus as the Messiah; they accepted the Gospel According to Matthew but rejected St. Paul and continued to follow Jewish law and celebrate Jewish holidays; they we Ebionite   Of or relating to the Ebionites or their religion EBITDA   Income before interest and taxes and depreciation and amortization have been subtracted; an indicator of a company''s profitability that is watched by investors (especially in leveraged buyouts) Eblis   (Islam) the principal evil jinni in Islamic mythology EbN   The compass point that is one point north of due east Ebola   A severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa Ebola_fever   A severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa Ebola_hemorrhagic_fever   A severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa Ebola_virus   A filovirus that causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever; carried by animals; can be used as a bioweapon Ebon   Very dark black Ebonics   A nonstandard form of American English spoken by some Black people in the United States Ebonise   Stain black to make it look like ebony Back to top Ebonite   A hard nonresilient rubber formed by vulcanizing natural rubber Ebonize   Stain black to make it look like ebony Ebony   A very dark black Ebony   Tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork Ebony   Hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys Ebony   Very dark black Ebony_family   Fruit and timber trees of tropical and warm regions including ebony and persimmon Ebony_spleenwort   Common North American fern with polished black stripes Ebracteate   Without bracts Ebro   A Spanish river; flows into the Mediterranean Ebro_River   A Spanish river; flows into the Mediterranean EbS   The compass point that is one point south of due east Ebullience   Overflowing with enthusiasm Ebullient   Joyously unrestrained Ebulliently   In an ebullient manner; "Khrushchev ebulliently promised to supply rockets for the protection of Cuba against American aggression" Ebullition   An unrestrained expression of emotion Eburnation   A change that occurs in degenerative joint disease in which bone is converted into a dense smooth substance resembling ivory Eburophyton   A monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae Eburophyton_austinae   Waxy white nearly leafless plant with stems in clusters and racemes of white flowers; northwestern United States to northern California and east to Idaho EBV   The herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China Back to top EC   An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he took Britain into Europe" Ecarte   A card game for 2 players; played with 32 cards and king high Ecballium   Exploding cucumber; squirting cucumber Ecballium_elaterium   Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched ECC   (telecommunication) a coding system that incorporates extra parity bits in order to detect errors Eccentric   A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case" Eccentric   A person with an unusual or odd personality Eccentric   Not having a common center; not concentric; "eccentric circles" Eccentric   Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; "restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit"; "famed for his eccentric spelling"; "a freakish combination of styles"; "his off-the-wall antics"; "the outlandish clothes of teena Eccentricity   Strange and unconventional behavior Eccentricity   A circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path Eccentricity   (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis; "a circle is an ellipse with zero eccentricity" Eccentric_person   A person with an unusual or odd personality Ecce_homo   A representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns Ecchymosis   The escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin Ecchymosis   The purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise Eccles   Australian physiologist noted for his research on the conduction of impulses by nerve cells (1903-1997) Ecclesiastes   An Old Testament book consisting of reflections on the vanity of human life; is traditionally attributed to Solomon but probably was written about 250 BC Ecclesiastic   A clergyman or other person in religious orders Ecclesiastic   Of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church); "ecclesiastic history" Back to top Ecclesiastical   Of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church); "ecclesiastic history" Ecclesiastically   In an ecclesiastic manner; "the candidate was ecclesiastically endorsed" Ecclesiastical_attire   Attire that is appropriate to wear in a church Ecclesiastical_benefice   An endowed church office giving income to its holder Ecclesiastical_calendar   A calendar of the Christian year indicating the dates of fasts and festivals Ecclesiastical_law   The body of codified laws governing the affairs of a Christian church Ecclesiastical_mode   Any of a system of modes used in Gregorian chants up until 1600; derived historically from the Greek mode Ecclesiastical_province   The district within the jurisdiction of an archbishop or a metropolitan or one of the territorial divisions of an ecclesiastical orderi; "the general of the Jesuits has several provinces under him" Ecclesiastical_robe   Attire that is appropriate to wear in a church Ecclesiasticism   Excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities; "their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion" Ecclesiasticism   Religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices Ecclesiasticus   An Apocryphal book mainly of maxims (resembling Proverbs in that respect) Ecclesiology   The branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church Eccles_cake   A flat round cake of sweetened pastry filled with dried fruit ECCM   Electronic warfare undertaken to insure effective friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum in spite of the enemy''s use of electronic warfare Eccrine   (of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell; important in regulating body temperature Eccrine_gland   A small sweat gland the produces only a fluid; restricted to the human skin Eccyesis   Pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus Ecdemic   Of or relating to a disease that originates outside the locality in which it occurs Ecdysiast   A performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music Back to top Ecdysis   Periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles Ecesis   (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat ECF   Liquid containing proteins and electrolytes including the liquid in blood plasma and interstitial fluid; "the body normally has about 15 quarts of extracellular fluid" ECG   A graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph Echelon   A diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset Echelon   A body of troops arranged in a line Echeneididae   Fishes having a sucking disk on the head for clinging to other fishes and to ships Echeneis   Type genus of the Echeneididae: typical remoras Echeneis_naucrates   Remoras found attached to sharks Echidna   Burrowing spine-covered monotreme of Australia having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites Echidna   New Guinea echidnas Echidnophaga   A genus of Siphonaptera Echidnophaga_gallinacea   Parasitic on especially the heads of chickens Echinacea   Small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs Echinocactus   Any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil Echinocactus_grusonii   Large cactus of east central Mexico having golden to pale yellow flowers and spines Echinocereus   Large genus of low-growing shrubby ribbed cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States Echinochloa   Annual or perennial succulent grasses of warm regions Echinochloa_crusgalli   A coarse annual panic grass; a cosmopolitan weed; occasionally used for hay or grazing Echinochloa_frumentacea   Coarse annual grass cultivated in Japan and southeastern Asia for its edible seeds and for forage; important wildlife food in United States Back to top Echinococcosis   Infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms) Echinococcus   Tapeworms whose larvae are parasitic in humans and domestic animals Echinoderm   Marine invertebrates with tube feet and calcite-covered five-part radially symmetrical bodies Echinodermata   Radially symmetrical marine invertebrates including e.g. starfish and sea urchins and sea cucumbers Echinoderm_family   A family of echinoderms Echinoderm_genus   A genus of echinoderms Echinoidea   Sea urchins and sand dollars Echinops   Genus of Mediterranean and Eurasian herbs: globe thistles Echinus   Ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column Echinus_esculentus   A sea urchin that can be eaten Echium   A genus of bristly herbs and shrubs of the family Boraginaceae Echium_vulgare   A coarse prickly European weed with spikes of blue flowers; naturalized in United States Echo   The persistence of a sound after its source has stopped Echo   A reply that repeats what has just been said Echo   (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained Echo   To say again or imitate; "followers echoing the cries of their leaders" Echo   Ring or echo with sound; "the hall resounded with laughter" Echo   Call to mind; "His words echoed John F. Kennedy" Echocardiogram   An image of the heart produced by ultrasonography Echocardiograph   A sonograph that creates an image of the heart and its abnormalities Back to top Echocardiography   A noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart Echoencephalogram   An image of the brain produced by ultrasonography Echoencephalograph   A sonograph that creates an image of the brain and its abnormalities Echoencephalography   A noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study the anatomy of the brain Echoic   (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound; "onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises"; "it was independently developed in more than one place as an onomatopoetic term"- Harry Hoijer Echoic   Like or characteristic of an echo Echoing(a)   (of sounds) repeating by reflection; "a hotel with echoing halls" Echolalia   (psychiatry) mechanical and meaningless repetition of the words of another person (as in schizophrenia) Echolalia   An infant''s repetition of sounds uttered by others Echoless   Having or producing no echo; "the echoless darkness" Echolike   Like or characteristic of an echo Echolocation   Determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it Echovirus   Any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants Echo_sounder   A measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return; sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging; asdic is an acronym for anti-submarine detection investigat Echo_sounding   Determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it Echt   Not fake or counterfeit; "a genuine Picasso"; "genuine leather" Eckhart   German theologian and mystic (1260-1327) Eclair   Oblong cream puff Eclampsia   A toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy Eclat   Brilliant or conspicuous success or effect; "the eclat of a great achievement" Back to top Eclat   Ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses" Eclat   Enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved" Eclectic   Someone who selects according to the eclectic method Eclectic   Selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas Eclecticism   Making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style Eclecticist   Someone who selects according to the eclectic method Eclectic_method   Making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style Eclipse   One celestial body obscures another Eclipse   Cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention; "The Sun eclipses the moon today"; "Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies" Eclipse   Exceed in importance; outweigh; "This problem overshadows our lives right now" Eclipse   Cause an eclipse of; of celestial bodies; "The moon eclipsed the sun" Eclipsis   Omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences Ecliptic   The great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth''s orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator; "all of the planets rotate the sun in approximately the same ecliptic" Eclogue   A short descriptive poem of rural or pastoral life ECM   Electronic warfare undertaken to prevent or reduce an enemy''s effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum Eco-warfare   Violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists Ecobabble   Using the technical language of ecology to make the user seem ecologically aware Ecologic   Of or relating to the science of ecology; "ecological research" Ecologic   Characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment; "an ecological disaster" Ecological   Of or relating to the science of ecology; "ecological research" Back to top Ecological   Characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment; "an ecological disaster" Ecologically   With respect to ecology; "ecologically speaking, this idea is brilliant; economically, it is a disaster" Ecological_niche   (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species) Ecological_succession   (ecology) the gradual and orderly process of change in an ecosystem brought about by the progressive replacement of one community by another until a stable climax is established Ecological_terrorism   Violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists Ecological_warfare   Violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists Ecologist   A biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment Ecology   The branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment Ecology   The environment as it relates to living organisms; "it changed the ecology of the island" Econometric   Of or relating to econometrics; "econometric theories" Econometrician   An economist who uses statistical and mathematical methods Econometrics   The application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data Econometrist   An economist who uses statistical and mathematical methods Economic   Using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; "an economic use of home heating oil"; "a modern economical heating system"; "an economical use of her time" Economic   Financially rewarding; "it was no longer economic to keep the factory open"; "have to keep prices high enough to make it economic to continue the service" Economic   Concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money); "he wrote the book primarily for economic reasons"; "gave up the large house for economic reasons"; "in economic terms they are very privileged" Economic   Of or relating to the science of economics; "economic theory" Economic   Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life" Economical   Using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; "an economic use of home heating oil"; "a modern economical heating system"; "an economical use of her time" Economical   Avoiding waste; "an economical meal"; "an economical shopper"; "a frugal farmer"; "a frugal lunch"; "a sparing father and a spending son"; "sparing in their use of heat and light"; "stinting in bestowing gifts"; "thrifty because they remember the great De Back to top Economical   Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life" Economically   With respect to economic science; "economically this proposal makes no sense" Economically   With respect to the economic system; "economically the country is worse off" Economics   The branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management Economics_department   The academic department responsible for teaching and research in economics Economics_profession   The body of professional economists Economic_aid   A gift of money to support a worthy person or cause Economic_and_Social_Council   A permanent council of the United Nations; responsible for economic and social conditions Economic_and_Social_Council_commission   A commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Economic_Commission_for_Africa   The commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development of African nations Economic_Commission_for_Asia_and_the_Far_East   The commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development of countries in Asia and the Far East Economic_Commission_for_Europe   The commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development in Europe Economic_Commission_for_Latin_America   The commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development in Latin America Economic_condition   The condition of finances Economic_consumption   (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily" Economic_crisis   A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment Economic_expert   An expert in the science of economics Economic_geography   The branch of geography concerned with the production and distribution of commodities Economic_geology   The branch of geology that deals with economically valuable geological materials Economic_growth   Steady growth in the productive capacity of the economy (and so a growth of national income) Back to top Economic_mobilisation   Mobilization of the economy Economic_mobilization   Mobilization of the economy Economic_policy   A government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues Economic_process   Any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth Economic_rent   The return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions Economic_science   The branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management Economic_strangulation   Punishment of a group by cutting off commercial dealings with them; "the economic strangulation of the Jews by the Nazi Party" Economic_system   The system of production and distribution and consumption Economic_theory   (economics) a theory of commercial activities (such as the production and consumption of goods) Economic_value   The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else; "he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices" Economise   Use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit" Economise   Spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now" Economiser   A frugal person who limits spending and avoids waste Economist   An expert in the science of economics Economize   Use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit" Economize   Spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now" Economizer   A frugal person who limits spending and avoids waste Economy   An act of economizing; reduction in cost; "it was a small economy to walk to work every day"; "there was a saving of 50 cents" Economy   Frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; "the Scots are famous for their economy" Economy   The efficient use of resources; "economy of effort" Back to top Economy   The system of production and distribution and consumption Economy_of_scale   The saving in cost of production that is due to mass production ECOSOC   A permanent council of the United Nations; responsible for economic and social conditions ECOSOC_commission   A commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Ecosystem   A system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment Ecoterrorism   Violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists Ecotourism   Tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature Ecphonesis   An exclamatory rhetorical device; "O tempore! O mores" Ecrevisse   Small crayfish of Europe and Asia and western North America Ecrevisse   Tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly Ecru   A very light brown Ecstasy   Street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ecstasy   A state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens Ecstasy   A state of elated bliss Ecstatic   Feeling great rapture or delight Ecstatically   In an ecstatic manner; "he reacted ecstatically to my plan to travel to Africa" Ecstatic_state   A trance induced by intense religious devotion; does not show reduced bodily functions that are typical of other trances ECT   The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma Ectasia   Dilatation or distension of a hollow organ Ectasis   Dilatation or distension of a hollow organ Back to top Ectoblast   The outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue Ectoderm   The outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue Ectodermal   Of or relating to the ectoderm Ectodermic   Of or relating to the ectoderm Ectomorph   A person with a thin non-muscular body Ectomorphic   Having a lightly-muscled build with long limbs Ectomorphy   Slender, weak, and lightweight Ectoparasite   Any external parasitic organism (as fleas) Ectopia   Abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth) Ectopic   Exhibiting ectopia Ectopic_gestation   Pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus Ectopic_pregnancy   Pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus Ectopistes   A genus of Columbidae Ectopistes_migratorius   Gregarious North American migratory pigeon now extinct Ectoplasm   The outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm Ectoplasm   (spiritualism) a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance Ectoproct   Sessile mosslike aquatic animal having the anus of the polyp outside the crown of tentacles Ectoprocta   Coextensive with or a subphylum of Bryozoa Ectotherm   An animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings; any animal except birds and mammals Ectothermic   Of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment Back to top Ectozoan   Any external parasitic organism (as fleas) Ectozoan   Of or relating to epizoa Ectozoon   Any external parasitic organism (as fleas) Ectrodactyly   Congenital abnormality involving the absence of some fingers or toes Ecuador   A republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes Ecuadoran   A native or inhabitant of Ecuador Ecuadoran_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Ecuador Ecuadorian   A native or inhabitant of Ecuador Ecuadorian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Ecuador or its people; "Ecuadorian folklore" Ecumenic   Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; "ecumenical thinking"; "ecumenical activities"; "the ecumenical movement" Ecumenical   Of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience" Ecumenical   Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; "ecumenical thinking"; "ecumenical activities"; "the ecumenical movement" Ecumenicalism   (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity Ecumenical_movement   A movement among Protestant groups aimed at universal Christian unity Ecumenical_Movement   A movement (especially among Protestant denominations) aimed to promote understanding and cooperation among Christian churches; aimed ultimately at universal Christian unity Ecumenicism   (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity Ecumenism   (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity Eczema   Generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages Eczema_herpeticum   Eczema characterized by a feverish condition and widespread eruption of vesicles; most common in children Eczema_hypertrophicum   Eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines Back to top Eczema_marginatum   Fungal infection of the groin (most common in men) Eczema_vaccinatum   A now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles ED   Impotence resulting from a man''s inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis Edacious   Devouring or craving food in great quantities; "edacious vultures"; "a rapacious appetite"; "ravenous as wolves"; "voracious sharks" Edacity   Extreme gluttony Edacity   Excessive desire to eat Edam   Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls encased in a red covering Edaphosauridae   A family of reptiles of the order Pelycosauria Edaphosaurus   Heavy-bodied reptile with a dorsal sail or crest; of the late Paleozoic EdD   A doctor''s degree in education Edda   Either of two distinct works in Old Icelandic dating from the late 13th century and consisting of 34 mythological and heroic ballads composed between 800 and 1200; the primary source for Scandanavian mythology Edda   Tropical starchy tuberous root Eddie_Rickenbacker   The most decorated United States combat pilot in World War I (1890-1973) Eddington   English astronomer remembered for his popular elucidation of relativity theory (1882-1944) Eddo   Edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants Eddy   A miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself Eddy   Founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910) Eddy   Flow in a circular current, of liquids Eddy_Merckx   Belgian racing cyclist who won the Tour de France five times (born in 1945) Edecrin   Diuretic (trade name Edecrin) used to treat edema Back to top Edelweiss   Alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts Edema   Swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue Edematous   Swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid Eden   A beautiful garden where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation; when they disobeyed and ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil they were driven from their paradise (the fall of man) Eden   Any place of complete bliss and delight and peace Edental   Having few if any teeth; "anteaters are edentate animals" Edentata   Order of mammals having few or no teeth including: New World anteaters; sloths; armadillos Edentate   Primitive terrestrial mammal with few if any teeth; of tropical Central America and South America Edentate   Having few if any teeth; "anteaters are edentate animals" Edentulate   Having few if any teeth; "anteaters are edentate animals" Edentulous   Having lost teeth Ederle   United States swimmer who in 1926 became the first woman to swim the English Channel (1903-) Edgar   The younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy''s death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975) Edgard_Lawrence_Doctorow   United States novelist (born in 1931) Edgard_Varese   United States composer (born in France) whose music combines dissonance with complex rhythms and the use of electronic techniques (1883-1965) Edgar_Albert_Guest   United States journalist (born in England) noted for his syndicated homey verse (1881-1959) Edgar_Allen_Poe   United States writer and poet (1809-1849) Edgar_Douglas_Adrian   English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st Baron of Cambridge (1889-1997) Edgar_Guest   United States journalist (born in England) noted for his syndicated homey verse (1881-1959) Edgar_Lee_Masters   United States poet (1869-1950) Back to top Edgar_Rice_Burroughs   United States novelist and author of the Tarzan stories (1875-1950) Edgar_Wallace   English writer noted for his crime novels (1875-1932) Edge   A sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object; "he rounded the edges of the box" Edge   A strip near the boundary of an object; "he jotted a note on the margin of the page" Edge   A slight competitive advantage; "he had an edge on the competition" Edge   The attribute of urgency; "his voice had an edge to it" Edge   The boundary of a surface Edge   A line determining the limits of an area Edge   Provide with an edge; "edge a blade" Edge   Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland" Edge   Advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car" Edge   Provide with a border or edge; "edge the tablecloth with embroidery" Edged   Having a specified kind of border or edge; "a black-edged card"; "dried sweat left salt-edged patches" Edged   Having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination; "an edged knife"; "a two-edged sword" Edged   (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character; "cutting remarks"; "edged satire"; "a stinging comment" Edgeless   Lacking a cutting edge Edger   Garden tool for cutting grass around the edges of a yard Edger   A person who puts finishing edges on a garment Edgeways   With the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge; "he sawed the board edgeways"; "held it edgewise" Edgeways   As if by an edge; barely; "I could not get a word in edgewise" Back to top Edgewise   With the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge; "he sawed the board edgeways"; "held it edgewise" Edgewise   As if by an edge; barely; "I could not get a word in edgewise" Edge_in   Push one''s way into (a space) Edge_tool   Any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge) Edge_up   Push one''s way into (a space) Edginess   Feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable Edging   Border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) Edgy   Being in a tense state Edibility   The property of being fit to eat Edible   Any substance that can be used as food Edible   Suitable for use as food Edible-podded_pea   A variety of pea plant producing peas having soft thick edible pods lacking the fibrous inner lining of the common pea Edible-pod_pea   A variety of pea plant producing peas having soft thick edible pods lacking the fibrous inner lining of the common pea Edibleness   The property of being fit to eat Edible_asparagus   Plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable Edible_banana   Widely cultivated species of banana trees bearing compact hanging clusters of commercially important edible yellow fruit Edible_bean   Any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae Edible_cockle   Common edible European cockle Edible_corn   Ears of corn grown for human food Edible_fat   Oily or greasy matter making up the bulk of fatty tissue in animals and in seeds and other plant tissue Back to top Edible_fruit   Edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh Edible_mussel   Dark-shelled edible mussel that lives attached to rocks Edible_nut   A hard-shelled seed consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell Edible_sea_urchin   A sea urchin that can be eaten Edible_seed   Many are used as seasoning Edible_snail   One of the chief edible snails Edict   A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there" Edict   A formal or authoritative proclamation Edification   Uplifting enlightenment Edifice   A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice" Edified   Instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and spiritual improvement Edify   Make understand; "Can you enlighten me--I don''t understand this proposal" Edifying   Enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement; "the paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read" Edinburgh   The capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth Edirne   A city in northwestern Turkey; a Thracian town that was rebuilt and renamed by the Roman emperor Hadrian Edison   United States inventor; inventions included the phonograph and incandescent electric light and the microphone and the Kinetoscope (1847-1931) Edit   Prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting; "Edit a a book on lexical semantics"; "she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages" Edit   Cut or eliminate; "she edited the juiciest scenes" Edit   Cut and assemble the components of; "edit film"; "cut recording tape" Edit   Supervise the publication of; "The same family has been editing the influential newspaper for almost 100 years" Back to top Edited   Improved or corrected by critical editing; "the emended text" Edith_Cavell   English nurse who remained in Brussels after the German occupation in order to help Allied prisoners escape; was caught and executed by the Germans (1865-1915) Edith_Giovanna_Gassion   French cabaret singer (1915-1963) Edith_Louisa_Cavell   English nurse who remained in Brussels after the German occupation in order to help Allied prisoners escape; was caught and executed by the Germans (1865-1915) Edith_Newbold_Jones_Wharton   United States novelist (1862-1937) Edith_Piaf   French cabaret singer (1915-1963) Edith_Wharton   United States novelist (1862-1937) Editing   Putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form Edition   Something a little different from others of the same type; "an experimental version of the night fighter"; "an emery wheel is a modern variant of the grindstone"; "the boy is a younger edition of his father" Edition   The form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published Edition   An issue of a newspaper; "he read it in yesterday''s edition of the Times" Edition   All of the identical copies of something offered to the public at the same time; "the first edition appeared in 1920"; "it was too late for the morning edition"; "they issued a limited edition of Bach recordings" Editor   (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data Editor   A person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine) Editorial   An article giving opinions or perspectives Editorial   Of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives; "editorial column" Editorial   Relating to or characteristic of an editor; "editorial duties" Editorialise   Insert personal opinions into an objective statement Editorialist   A journalist who writes editorials Editorialize   Insert personal opinions into an objective statement Back to top Editorially   By means of an editorial; "the paper commented editorially on the scandal" Editorial_department   The department of a publishing business that edits material for publication Editorship   The position of editor Editor_in_chief   A person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine) Editor_program   (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data Edit_out   Cut and assemble the components of; "edit film"; "cut recording tape" Edmond_de_Goncourt   French writer who collaborated with his brother Jules de Goncourt on many books and who in his will established the Prix Goncourt (1822-1896) Edmond_Halley   English astronomer who used Newton''s laws of motion to predict the period of a comet (1656-1742) Edmond_Hoyle   English writer on games (1672-1769) Edmond_Louis_Antoine_Huot_de_Goncourt   French writer who collaborated with his brother Jules de Goncourt on many books and who in his will established the Prix Goncourt (1822-1896) Edmond_Malone   English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare''s plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812) Edmond_Rostand   French dramatist and poet (1868-1918) Edmonton   The capital of the province of Alberta Edmontonia   Heavily armored and highly spiked dinosaur with semi-upright posture Edmontosaurus   Duck-billed dinosaur from Canada found as a fossilized mummy with skin Edmund_Burke   English statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797) Edmund_Cartwright   English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823) Edmund_Charles_Edouard_Genet   French diplomat who in 1793 tried to draw the United States into the war between France and England (1763-1834) Edmund_Halley   English astronomer who used Newton''s laws of motion to predict the period of a comet (1656-1742) Edmund_Hillary   New Zealand mountaineer who first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919) Back to top Edmund_Husserl   German philosopher who developed phenomenology (1859-1938) Edmund_I   King of the English who succeeded Athelstan; he drove out the Danes and made peace with Scotland (921-946) Edmund_II   King of the English who led resistance to Canute but was defeated and forced to divide the kingdom with Canute (980-1016) Edmund_Ironside   King of the English who led resistance to Canute but was defeated and forced to divide the kingdom with Canute (980-1016) Edmund_John_Millington_Synge   Irish poet and playwright whose plays are based on rural Irish life (1871-1909) Edmund_Kean   English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare''s great tragic characters (1789-1833) Edmund_Malone   English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare''s plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812) Edmund_Spenser   English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599) Edmund_Wilson   United States literary critic (1895-1972) Edna_Ferber   United States novelist; author of several popular novels (1887-1968) Edna_Millay   United States poet (1892-1950) Edna_O'Brien   Irish writer (born in 1932) Edna_Saint_Vincent_Millay   United States poet (1892-1950) Edo   The capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan Edo   A member of a west African people living in the tropical forest region of southern Nigeria Edouard_Lemaitre   Belgian cosmologist who proposed the big-bang theory of the origin of the universe (1894-1966) Edouard_Manet   French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883) Edouard_Vuillard   French painter (1868-1940) EDP   Automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes Edronax   An antidepressant drug that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine Back to top EDS   A rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers'' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports Edsel_Bryant_Ford   Son of Henry Ford (1893-1943) Eduard_Buchner   German organic chemist who studied alcoholic fermentation and discovered zymase (1860-1917) Educate   Create by training and teaching; "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future" Educate   Give an education to; "We must educate our youngsters better" Educate   Train to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry" Educated   Possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge) Educated   Adequately educated in the use of numerical terms and concepts especially in arithmetical operations Educated   Having or based on relevant experience; "an educated guess"; "an enlightened electorate" Educatee   A learner who is enrolled in an educational institution Education   The profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university) Education   The activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good teaching is seldom rewarded" Education   The result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior); "a woman of breeding and refinement" Education   The gradual process of acquiring knowledge; "education is a preparation for life"; "a girl''s education was less important than a boy''s" Education   Knowledge acquired by learning and instruction; "it was clear that he had a very broad education" Education   The United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 Educational   Providing knowledge; "an educational film" Educational   Relating to the process of education; "educational psychology" Educationalist   A specialist in the theory of education Educationally   In an educational manner; "the assistant masters formed a committee of their own to consider what could be done educationally for the town" Back to top Educational_activity   The activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good teaching is seldom rewarded" Educational_institution   An institution dedicated to education Educational_program   A program for providing education Educationist   A specialist in the theory of education Education_Department   The United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 Education_Secretary   The position of the head of the Education Department; "the post of Education Secretary was created in 1979" Education_Secretary   The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Education; "Carter appointed Shirley Hufstedler as the first Secretary of Education" Educative   Resulting in education; "an educative experience" Educator   Someone who educates young people Educe   Develop or evolve, especially from a latent or potential state Educe   Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant" Edulcorate   Make sweeter in taste Edutainment   Entertainment that is intended to be educational Edvard_Grieg   Norwegian composer whose work was often inspired by Norwegian folk music (1843-1907) Edvard_Hagerup_Grieg   Norwegian composer whose work was often inspired by Norwegian folk music (1843-1907) Edvard_Munch   Norwegian painter (1863-1944) Edward   Son of Edward III who defeated the French at Crecy and Poitiers in the Hundred Years'' War (1330-1376) Edward   Third son of Elizabeth II (born in 1964) Edwardian   Someone belonging to (or as if belonging to) the era of Edward VII Edwardian   Of or relating to or characteristic of the era of Edward VII in England; "Edwardian furniture" Back to top Edwards   American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758) Edward_Albee   United States dramatist (1928-) Edward_Antony_Richard_Louis   Third son of Elizabeth II (born in 1964) Edward_Appleton   English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966) Edward_Benjamin_Britten   Major English composer of the 20th century; noted for his operas (1913-1976) Edward_Bouverie_Pusey   English theologian who (with John Henry Newman and John Keble) founded the Oxford Movement (1800-1882) Edward_Calvin_Kendall   United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972) Edward_Durell_Stone   United States architect (1902-1978) Edward_Estlin_Cummings   United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962) Edward_Everett_Hale   Prolific United States writer (1822-1909) Edward_Fitzgerald   English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883) Edward_Franklin_Albeen   United States dramatist (1928-) Edward_G._Robinson   United States film actor noted for playing gangster roles (1893-1973) Edward_George_Earle_Bulwer-Lytton   English writer of historical romances (1803-1873) Edward_Gibbon   English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794) Edward_Goldenberg_Robinson   United States film actor noted for playing gangster roles (1893-1973) Edward_Henry_Harriman   United States railway tycoon (1848-1909) Edward_I   King of England from 1272 to 1307; conquered Wales (1239-1307) Edward_II   King of England from 1307 to 1327 and son of Edward I; was defeated at Bannockburn by the Scots led by Robert the Bruce; was deposed and died in prison (1284-1327) Edward_III   Son of Edward II and King of England from 1327-1377; his claim to the French throne provoked the Hundred Years'' War; his reign was marked by an epidemic of the Black Plague and by the emergence of the Commons as the powerful arm of Parliament (1312-1377) Back to top Edward_IV   King of England from 1461 to 1470 and from 1471 to 1483; was dethroned in 1470 but regained the throne in 1471 by his victory at the battle of Tewkesbury (1442-1483) Edward_James_Hughes   English poet (born in 1930) Edward_James_Muggeridge   United States motion-picture pioneer remembered for his pictures of running horses taken with a series of still cameras (1830-1904) Edward_Jean_Steichen   United States photographer who pioneered artistic photography (1879-1973) Edward_Jenner   English physician who pioneered vaccination; Jenner inoculated people with small amounts of cowpox to prevent them from getting smallpox (1749-1823) Edward_Kendall   United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972) Edward_Kennedy_Ellington   United States jazz composer and piano player and bandleader (1899-1974) Edward_Lawrie_Tatum   United States biochemist who discovered how genes act by regulating definite chemical events (1909-1975) Edward_Lear   British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888) Edward_Lee_Thorndike   United States educational psychologist (1874-1949) Edward_MacDowell   United States composer best remembered as a composer of works for the piano (1860-1908) Edward_Morley   United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923) Edward_Osborne_Wilson   United States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929) Edward_Pusey   English theologian who (with John Henry Newman and John Keble) founded the Oxford Movement (1800-1882) Edward_R._Murrow   United States broadcast journalist remembered for his reports from London during World War II (1908-1965) Edward_Roscoe_Murrow   United States broadcast journalist remembered for his reports from London during World War II (1908-1965) Edward_Sapir   Anthropologist and linguist; studied languages of North American Indians (1884-1939) Edward_Teach   An English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718) Edward_Teller   United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bombs and the first hydrogen bomb (born in 1908) Edward_Thatch   An English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718) Back to top Edward_the_Confessor   Son of Ethelred the Unready; King of England from 1042 to 1066; he founded Westminster Abbey where he was eventually buried (1003-1066) Edward_the_Elder   King of Wessex whose military success against the Danes made it possible for his son Athelstan to become the first king of all England (870-924) Edward_the_Martyr   King of England who was a son of Edgar; he was challenged for the throne by supporters of his half-brother Ethelred II who eventually murdered him (963-978) Edward_V   King of England who was crowned at the age of 13 on the death of his father Edward IV but was immediately confined to the Tower of London where he and his younger brother were murdered (1470-1483) Edward_Vernon_Rickenbacker   The most decorated United States combat pilot in World War I (1890-1973) Edward_VI   King of England and Ireland from 1547 to 1553; son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour; died of tuberculosis (1537-1553) Edward_VII   King of England from 1901 to 1910; son of Victoria and Prince Albert; famous for his elegant sporting ways (1841-1910) Edward_VIII   King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972) Edward_Vincent_Sullivan   United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974) Edward_Weston   United States photographer(1886-1958) Edward_Williams_Morley   United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923) Edward_Winslow   English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655) Edward_Wyllis_Scripps   United States newspaper publisher who founded an important press association; half-brother of James Edmund Scripps (1854-1926) Edward_Young   English poet (1683-1765) Edwin   King of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633) Edwin_Arlington_Robinson   United States poet; author of narrative verse (1869-1935) Edwin_DuBois_Hayward   United States writer (1885-1940) Edwin_Herbert_Land   United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one-step photographic process (1909-1991) Edwin_Hubble   United States astronomer who discovered that (as the universe expands) the speed with which nebulae recede increases with their distance (1889-1953) Edwin_Powell_Hubble   United States astronomer who discovered that (as the universe expands) the speed with which nebulae recede increases with their distance (1889-1953) Back to top Edwy   King of England who was renounced by Northumbria in favor of his brother Edgar (died in 959) Ed_Sullivan   United States host on a well known television variety show (1902-1974) EE   The branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication EEC   An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he took Britain into Europe" EEG   A graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph Eel   Voracious snakelike marine or freshwater fishes with smooth slimy usually scaleless skin and having a continuous vertical fin but no ventral fins Eel   The fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled Eelblenny   Eellike fishes found in subarctic coastal waters Eelgrass   Submerged aquatic plant with ribbonlike leaves; Old World and Australia Eelgrass   Submerged marine plant with very long narrow leaves found in abundance along North Atlantic coasts Eelgrass_family   Used in some classifications: essentially equivalent to Potamogetonaceae Eellike   Resembling an eel in being long and thin and sinuous Eelpout   Elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth Eelpout   Marine eellike mostly bottom-dwelling fishes of northern seas Eelworm   Any of various small free-living plant-parasitic roundworms Eerie   So strange as to inspire a feeling of fear; "an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods"; "an eerie midnight howl" Eerie   Suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; "an eerie feeling of deja vu" Eerily   In an unnatural eery manner; "it was eerily quiet in the chapel" Eeriness   Strangeness by virtue of being mysterious and inspiring fear Eero_Saarinen   United States architect (born in Finland) (1910-1961) Back to top Eery   So strange as to inspire a feeling of fear; "an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods"; "an eerie midnight howl" Eery   Suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; "an eerie feeling of deja vu" Eff   Have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?" Efface   Remove completely from recognition or memory; "efface the memory of the time in the camps" Efface   Remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; "Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!" Efface   Make inconspicuous; "efface onself" Effaceable   Capable of being effaced; "the fire''s worst scars were effaceable by a comprehensive program of reforestation"; "a signal too loud to be erasable in a single pass through the erase head" Effacement   Withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous Effacement   Shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor Effect   An outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting" Effect   (of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect" Effect   An impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect" Effect   The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work Effect   A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" Effect   A symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic" Effect   Produce; "The scientists set up a shockwave" Effect   Act so as to bring into existence; "effect a change" Effected   Settled securely and unconditionally; "that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact" Effecter   One who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose Effective   Existing in fact; not theoretical; real; "a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done" Back to top Effective   Able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; "people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of Effective   Exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)" Effective   Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch''s broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps towar Effective   Works well as a means or remedy; "an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat" Effective   Equipped and ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers" Effectively   In actuality or reality or fact; "she is effectively his wife"; "in effect, they had no choice" Effectively   In an effective manner; "these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion" Effectiveness   Capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; "the toxin''s potency"; "the strength of the drinks" Effectiveness   Power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect Effectivity   Power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect Effector   An organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses Effector   A nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion Effector   One who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose Effects   Property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; "she left some of her personal effects in the house"; "I watched over their effects until they returned" Effectual   Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch''s broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps towar Effectual   Sufficient to produce a result; "a man to whom painting was but another and less effectual way of writing dramas or novels or history" Effectual   Exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects; "an effectual vaccine" Effectuality   Power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect Effectually   In an effectual manner; "Bismarck was constantly criticised by the more liberal newspapers, and he retaliated by passing an emergency decree that effectually muzzled the press" Effectualness   Power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect Back to top Effectuate   Produce; "The scientists set up a shockwave" Effectuation   The act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect Effeminacy   The trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man) Effeminate   Characterized by excessive softness or self-indulgence; "an effeminate civilization" Effeminate   Having unsuitable feminine qualities Effeminateness   The trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man) Effeminize   To give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man" Effendi   A former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials Efferent   Of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS; "efferent nerves and impulses" Efferent_neuron   A neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord Effervesce   Form bubbles; "The boiling soup was frothing"; "The river was foaming"; "Sparkling water" Effervescence   The property of giving off bubbles Effervescence   The process of bubbling as gas escapes Effervescent   Marked by high spirits or excitement; "his fertile effervescent mind"; "scintillating personality"; "sparkling conversation"; "a row of sparkly cheerleaders" Effervescent   (of a liquid) giving off bubbles Effervescent   Used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide; "sparkling wines"; "sparkling water" Effervescing   Emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation; "bubbling champagne"; "foamy (or frothy) beer" Effete   Marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay; "a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility"; "a group of effete self-professed intellectuals" Efficacious   Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch''s broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps towar Efficacious   Marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect; "written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers"-Aldous Huxley; "the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough" Back to top Efficaciously   In an effective manner; "these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion" Efficaciousness   Capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine" Efficacy   Capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine" Efficiency   Skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort; "she did the work with great efficiency" Efficiency   The ratio of the output to the input of any system Efficiency_apartment   A furnished apartment with a kitchenette and bathroom Efficiency_engineer   An expert in increasing the efficient use of machines and personnel Efficiency_expert   An expert in increasing the efficient use of machines and personnel Efficient   Able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; "people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of Efficient   Being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas" Efficiently   In an efficient manner; "he functions efficiently" Effigy   A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); "the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln"; "the emperor''s tomb had his image carved in stone" Effleurage   A rhythmic stroking; "effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth" Effloresce   Become encrusted with crystals due to evaporation Effloresce   Burst forth into or as if into flower; "These manifestations effloresced in the past" Effloresce   Assume crystalline form; become crystallized Efflorescence   A powdery deposit on a surface Efflorescence   The time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms Efflorescence   Any red eruption of the skin Efflorescence   The period of greatest prosperity or productivity Back to top Efflorescent   Bursting into flower; "flowering spring trees" Effluence   The process of flowing out Effluent   Water mixed with waste matter Effluent   That is flowing outward Effluvium   A foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste) Efflux   The process of flowing out Effort   A notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort" Effort   Use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" Effort   Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" Effort   A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to Effortful   Requiring great physical effort Effortfulness   The quality of requiring deliberate effort Effortless   Not showing effort or strain; "a difficult feat performed with casual mastery"; "careless grace" Effortless   Requiring or apparently requiring no effort; "the swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air" Effortlessly   Without effort or apparent effort; "she danced gracefully and effortlessly"; "swallows gliding effortlessly through the air" Effortlessness   The quality of requiring little effort; "such effortlessness is achieved only after hours of practice" Effrontery   Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; "he despised them for their presumptuousness" Effulgence   The quality of being bright and sending out rays of light Effulgent   Radiating or as if radiating light; "the beaming sun"; "the effulgent daffodils"; "a radiant sunrise"; "a refulgent sunset" Effuse   Give out or emit (also metaphorically); "The room effuses happiness" Back to top Effuse   Flow or spill forth Effuse   Pour out; "effused brine" Effusion   Flow under pressure Effusion   An unrestrained expression of emotion Effusive   Extravagantly demonstrative; "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry" Effusive   Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; "a novel told in burbly panting tones" Effusively   In an effusive manner; "the critics praised her effusively" Effusiveness   A friendly open trait of a talkative person Efrem_Zimbalist   United States violinist (born in Russia) (1889-1985) Eft   A newt in its terrestrial stage of development Egadi_Islands   A group of islands off the west coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean Egalitarian   A person who believes in the equality of all people Egalitarian   Favoring social equality; "a classless society" Egalitarianism   The doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality Egbert   King of Wessex whose military victories made Wessex the most powerful kingdom in England (died in 839) Egeria   Small genus of dioecious tropical aquatic plants Egeria_densa   Aquatic plant with deep green foliage useful to oxygenate an aquarium; sometimes placed in genus Egeria Egest   Eliminate from the body; "Pass a kidney stone" Egg   Animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds Egg   One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away" Back to top Egg   Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food Egg   Coat with beaten egg; "egg a schnitzel" Egg   Throw eggs at Egg-and-anchor   A decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape Egg-and-dart   A decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape Egg-and-tongue   A decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape Egg-laying_mammal   The most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria Egg-producing(a)   Capable of producing eggs and bearing offspring Egg-shaped   Rounded like an egg Eggar   Moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons Eggbeater   A mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream Eggbeater   An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades Eggcup   Dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg Eggdrop_soup   Made by stirring beaten eggs into a simmering broth Egger   Moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons Eggfruit   Ovoid orange-yellow mealy sweet fruit of Florida and West Indies Egghead   An intellectual (who is bald?) Eggnog   A punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor Eggplant   Egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow Eggplant   Hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable Back to top Eggplant_bush   Hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable Eggs   Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food Eggshake   A milkshake with egg in it Eggshell   The exterior covering of a bird''s egg Eggs_Benedict   Toasted English muffin topped with ham and a poached egg (or an oyster) and hollandaise sauce Eggwhisk   A mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream Egg_cell   The female reproductive cell; the female gamete Egg_cream   Made of milk and flavored syrup with soda water Egg_cup   Dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg Egg_en_cocotte   Egg cooked individually in cream or butter in a small ramekin Egg_foo_yong   Omelet containing onions and celery and chopped meat or fish Egg_fu_yung   Omelet containing onions and celery and chopped meat or fish Egg_laying   The production of eggs (especially in birds) Egg_noodle   Narrow strip of pasta dough made with eggs Egg_on   Urge on; cause to act; "They other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window" Egg_roll   Minced vegetables and meat wrapped in a pancake and fried Egg_timer   A sandglass that runs for three minutes; used to time the boiling of eggs Egg_white   The white of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water Egg_yolk   The yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen Egis   Armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass Back to top Eglantine   Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips Ego   (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind Ego   Your consciousness of your own identity Ego   An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others Egocentric   A self-centered person with little regard for others Egocentric   Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs Egocentrism   Attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means) Egoism   Attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means) Egoist   A self-centered person with little regard for others Egoist   A conceited and self-centered person Egoistic   Of or relating to the self Egoistical   Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs Egomania   An intense and irresistible love for yourself and concern for your own needs Egomaniac   An abnormally egotistical person Egotism   An exaggerated opinion of your own importance Egotism   An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others Egotist   A conceited and self-centered person Egotistic   Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever mo Egotistic   Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance Egotistical   Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever mo Back to top Egotistical   Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance Egotistically   In an egotistical manner; "he behaved egotistically" Egotrip   Act in a way that attracts attention; "This teacher always egotrips and the students don''t like him" Ego_ideal   (psychoanalysis) the part of the ego that contains an ideal of personal excellence toward which a person strives Ego_trip   An act undertaken to increase your own power and influence or to draw attention to your own importance Egregious   Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; "a crying shame"; "an egregious lie"; "flagrant violation of human rights"; "a glaring error"; "gross ineptitude"; "gross injustice"; "rank treachery" Egress   The act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent Egress   The becoming visible; "not a day''s difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins" Egress   (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse Egress   Come out of; "Water issued from the hole in the wall"; "The words seemed to come out by themselves" Egression   The act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent Egret   Any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season Egretta   Small Old and New World herons Egretta_albus   The common American egret; a variety of the Old World white egret Casmerodius albus Egretta_caerulea   Small bluish gray heron of the western hemisphere Egretta_garzetta   Old World egret Egretta_thula   Small New World egret EGTK   A terrorist group that is the remnants of the original Bolivian insurgents trained by Che Guevara; attacks small unprotected targets such as power pylons or oil pipelines or government buildings Egypt   An ancient empire west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament Egypt   a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC Back to top Egyptian   The ancient and now extinct language of Egypt under the Pharaohs; written records date back to 3000 BC Egyptian   A native or inhabitant of Egypt Egyptian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its people or their language Egyptian_bean   Perennial twining vine of Old World tropics having trifoliate leaves and racemes of fragrant purple pealike flowers followed by maroon pods of edible seeds; grown as an ornamental and as a vegetable on the Indian subcontinent; sometimes placed in genus Do Egyptian_capital   The capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs Egyptian_cat   A domestic cat of Egypt Egyptian_cobra   Cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death Egyptian_corn   Sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa Egyptian_cotton   Fine long-stable somewhat brownish cotton grown in Egypt; believed to be derived from sea island cotton or by hybridization with Peruvian cotton Egyptian_deity   A deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians Egyptian_Empire   An ancient empire west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament Egyptian_grass   A creeping grass with spikes like fingers Egyptian_henbane   Poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine Egyptian_Islamic_Jihad   An Islamic extremist group active since the late 1970s; seeks to overthrow the Egyptian government and replace it with an Islamic state; works in small underground cells; "the original Jihad was responsible for the assassination of Anwar Sadat in 1981" Egyptian_lupine   White-flowered Eurasian herb widely cultivated for forage and erosion control Egyptian_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Egypt Egyptian_onion   Type of perennial onion grown chiefly as a curiosity or for early salad onions; having bulbils that replace the flowers Egyptian_paper_reed   Tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times Egyptian_paper_rush   Tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times Egyptian_pea   Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds Back to top Egyptian_pound   The basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters Egyptian_vulture   Small mostly white vulture of Africa and southern Eurasia Egyptian_water_lily   White Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians Egyptologist   An archeologist who specializes in Egyptology Egyptology   Archeology of ancient Egyptian artifacts Ehadhamen   City in Tunisia EHF   30 to 300 gigahertz Ehrenberg   Russian novelist (1891-1967) Ehrlich   German bacteriologist who found a `magic bullet'' to cure syphilis and was a pioneer in the study of immunology (1854-1915) Eichhornia   Water hyacinth; water orchid Eichhornia_crassipes   A tropical floating aquatic plant having spikes of large blue flowers; troublesome in clogging waterways especially in southern United States Eichhornia_spesiosa   A tropical floating aquatic plant having spikes of large blue flowers; troublesome in clogging waterways especially in southern United States Eichmann   Austrian who became the Nazi official who administered the concentration camps where millions of Jews were murdered during World War II (1906-1962) Eicosapentaenoic_acid   An omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish) Eider   Duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females Eiderdown   Down of the eider duck Eiderdown   A soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider Eider_duck   Duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females Eidetic   Of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy Eidos   (anthropology) the distinctive expression of the cognitive or intellectual character of a culture or a social group Back to top Eiffel   French engineer who constructed the Eiffel Tower (1832-1923) Eiffel_Tower   A wrought iron tower 300 meters high that was constructed in Paris in 1889; for many years it was the tallest man-made structure Eigen   German chemist who did research on high-speed chemical reactions (born in 1927) Eight   A group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life Eight   The cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one Eight   Being one more than seven Eight-membered   Of a chemical compound having a ring with eight members Eight-spot   A playing card with eight pips on the face Eighteen   The cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one Eighteen   Being one more than seventeen Eighteenth   Position 18 in a countable series of things Eighteenth   Coming next after the seventeenth in position Eighteenth_Amendment   An amendment to the Constitution of the United States adopted in 1920; prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages; repealed in 1932 Eighter   The cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one Eighter_from_Decatur   The cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one Eightfold   Having eight units or components Eighth   An eighth part Eighth   Position eight in a countable series of things Eighth   Coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position Eighth_cranial_nerve   A composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea Back to top Eighth_note   A musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note Eighties   The time of life between 80 and 90 Eighties   The decade from 1980 to 1989 Eighties   The decade from 1880 to 1889 Eightieth   Position 80 in a countable series of things Eightieth   The ordinal number of eighty in counting order Eightpence   A coin worth eight pennies Eightpenny   Used of nail size; 2 1/2 in or 6.4 cm long Eightpenny_nail   A nail 2.5 inches long Eightsome   A Scottish reel for eight dancers Eightsome   Eight people considered as a unit Eightvo   The size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves Eighty   The cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight Eighty   Being ten more than seventy Eighty-eight   Being eight more than eighty Eighty-fifth   The ordinal number of eighty-five in counting order Eighty-five   Being five more than eighty Eighty-four   Being four more than eighty Eighty-nine   Being nine more than eighty Eighty-one   Being one more than eighty Back to top Eighty-seven   Being seven more than eighty Eighty-six   Being six more than eighty Eighty-three   Being three more than eighty Eighty-two   Being two more than eighty Eight_ball   A black pool ball bearing the number 8; should be the last to go in certain pool games Eijkman   Dutch physician who discovered that beriberi is caused by a nutritional deficiency (1858-1930) Eileen_Farrell   United States operatic soprano noted for the clarity and power of her voice (1920-2002) Eimeria   Parasitic on the digestive epithelium of vertebrates and higher invertebrates Eimeriidae   A family of protoctista in the order Coccidia Eindhoven   City in southeastern Netherlands noted for electrical industry Einstein   Someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he''s smart but he''s no Einstein" Einstein   Physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity; Einstein also proposed that light consists of discrete quantized bundles of energy (later called photons) (1879-1955) Einstein's_general_theory_of_relativity   A generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence) Einstein's_special_theory_of_relativity   A physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems Einstein's_theory_of_relativity   (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts Einsteinian   Of or relating to Albert Einstein or his theories; "the Einsteinian universe" Einsteinium   A radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons Einthoven   Dutch physiologist who devised the first electrocardiograph (1860-1927) Eira   A genus of Mustelidae Eira_barbara   Long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central America and South America Back to top Eire   A republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921 Eisegesis   Personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas Eisenhower   United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961) Eisenstaedt   United States photographer (born in Germany) whose unposed documentary photographs created photojournalism (born in 1898) Eisenstein   Russian film maker who pioneered the use of montage and is considered among the most influential film makers in the history of motion pictures (1898-1948) Eisteddfod   Any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing) Eitchen_midden   (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement Either   After a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise'' or `also''; "he isn''t stupid, but he isn''t exactly a genius either"; "I don''t know either"; "if you don''t order dessert I won''t either" Ejaculate   The thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract Ejaculate   Eject semen Ejaculate   Utter impulsively; "He blurted out the secret"; "He blundered his stupid ideas" Ejaculation   An abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion Ejaculation   The discharge of semen in males Ejaculator   A speaker who utters a sudden exclamation Ejaculator   A man who ejaculates semen Ejaculatory_duct   A part of the seminal duct formed by the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens; passes through the prostate gland Eject   Eliminate (substances) from the body Eject   Cause to come out in a squirt; "the boy squirted water at his little sister" Eject   Put out or expel from a place; "The child was expelled from the classroom" Eject   Leave an aircraft rapidly, using an ejection seat or capsule Back to top Ejection   The act of expelling or projecting or ejecting Ejection   The act of forcing out someone or something; "the ejection of troublemakers by the police"; "the child''s expulsion from school" Ejection_seat   A pilot''s seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute Ejector   A mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing Ejector   A person who ousts or supplants someone else Ejector_seat   A pilot''s seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute Ekbom_syndrome   Feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs Eke_out   Obtain with difficulty; "He eked out some information from the archives" Eke_out   Make by laborious and precarious means; "He eked out a living as a painter" Eke_out   Supplement what is thought to be deficient; "He eked out his meager pay by giving private lessons"; "Braque eked out his collages with charcoal" Eke_out   Live from day to day, as with some hardship; "He eked out his years in great poverty" EKG   A graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph Ekman   Swedish oceanographer who recognized the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents (1874-1954) El   An electric elevated railway EL   Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) El-Aksur   A city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and about Thebes ELA   An extreme leftist terrorist group formed in Greece in 1971 to oppose the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974; a revolutionary group opposed to capitalism and imperialism and the United States Elaborate   Work out in detail; "elaborate a plan" Elaborate   Make more complex, intricate, or richer; "refine a design or pattern" Elaborate   Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" Back to top Elaborate   Produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product; "The bee elaborates honey" Elaborate   Developed or executed with care and in minute detail; "a detailed plan"; "the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion"- John Buchan; "the carefully elaborated theme" Elaborate   Marked by complexity and richness of detail; "an elaborate lace pattern" Elaborated   Developed or executed with care and in minute detail; "a detailed plan"; "the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion"- John Buchan; "the carefully elaborated theme" Elaborately   With elaboration; "it was elaborately spelled out" Elaborateness   An ornate appearance; being elaborately decorated Elaborateness   Marked by elaborately complex detail Elaboration   Developing in intricate and painstaking detail Elaboration   Addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the idea followed" Elaboration   Marked by elaborately complex detail Elaboration   A discussion that provides additional information Elaboration   The result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique" Elaeagnaceae   Shrubs or small trees often armed Elaeagnus   Oleaster Elaeagnus_augustifolia   Deciduous shrubby tree of Europe and western Asia having gray leaves and small yellow fruits covered in silvery scales; sometimes spiny Elaeagnus_commutata   Deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits Elaeagnus_latifolia   Erect shrub or climber of India and China with red olivelike fruit Elaeis   Oil palms Elaeis_guineensis   Oil palm of Africa Elaeis_oleifera   Palm of Central and South America Back to top Elaeocarpaceae   Genus of trees and shrubs widely distributed in warm regions some yielding useful timber; in some classifications included in the family Santalaceae Elaeocarpus   Type genus of the family Elaeocarpaceae Elaeocarpus_family   Genus of trees and shrubs widely distributed in warm regions some yielding useful timber; in some classifications included in the family Santalaceae Elaeocarpus_grandis   Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit Elaeostearic_acid   A crystalline unsaturated fatty acid Elagatis   A genus of Carangidae Elagatis_bipinnulata   Streamlined cigar-shaped jack; good game fish Elaidic_acid   A monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods Elam   An ancient country in southwestern Asia east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people Elamite   An extinct ancient language of unknown affinities; spoken by the Elamites Elamite   A member of an ancient warlike people living in Elam east of Babylonia as early as 3000 BC Elamitic   An extinct ancient language of unknown affinities; spoken by the Elamites Elan   Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication" Elan   Distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer" Elan   A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"; "he felt a kind of religious zeal" Eland   Either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes Elanoides   A genus of kites Elanoides_forficatus   Graceful North American black-and-white kite Elanus   A genus of small kites of both Old and New Worlds Elanus_leucurus   Gray-and-white American kite of warm and tropical regions Back to top Elan_vital   (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms Elaphe   North American rat snakes Elaphe_guttata   Large harmless snake of southeastern United States; often on farms Elaphe_obsoleta   Large harmless shiny black North American snake Elaphure   Large Chinese deer surviving only in domesticated herds Elaphurus   A genus of Cervidae Elaphurus_davidianus   Large Chinese deer surviving only in domesticated herds Elapid   Any of numerous venomous fanged snakes of warmer parts of both hemispheres Elapidae   Cobras; kraits; mambas; coral snakes; Australian taipan and tiger snakes Elapid_snake   Any of numerous venomous fanged snakes of warmer parts of both hemispheres Elapse   Pass by; "three years elapsed" Elapsed   (of time) having passed or slipped by; "elapsed time" Elapsed_time   The time that elapses while some event is occurring Elasmobranch   Any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates Elasmobranchii   Sharks; rays; dogfishes; skates Elastance   The reciprocal of capacitance Elastance_unit   The reciprocal of capacitance Elastase   A pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin Elastic   An elastic fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material Elastic   A narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together Back to top Elastic   Capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk" Elastic   Able to adjust readily to different conditions; "an adaptable person"; "a flexible personality"; "an elastic clause in a contract" Elasticised   Made with strands or inserts of elastic; "slacks with an elasticized waistband" Elasticity   The tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed; "the waistband had lost its snap" Elasticity_of_shear   The elasticity of a body that has been pulled out of shape by a shearing force Elasticized   Made with strands or inserts of elastic; "slacks with an elasticized waistband" Elastic_band   A narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together Elastic_bandage   A bandage containing stretchable material that can apply local pressure Elastic_device   Any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched Elastic_energy   Potential energy that is stored when a body is deformed (as in a coiled spring) Elastic_modulus   (physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body Elastic_potential_energy   Potential energy that is stored when a body is deformed (as in a coiled spring) Elastic_tissue   Connective tissue consisting chiefly of elastic fibers found in the dermis of the skin and in the walls of veins and arteries and in some tendons and ligaments Elastin   A fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries Elastomer   Any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed) Elastoplast   An elastic adhesive bandage for covering cuts or wounds Elastosis   Breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue) Elate   Fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; "Music can uplift your spirits" Elated   Exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits; "the elated winner"; "felt elated and excited" Elated   Full of high-spirited delight Back to top Elater   Any of various widely distributed beetles Elaterid   Any of various widely distributed beetles Elateridae   Click beetles and certain fireflies Elaterid_beetle   Any of various widely distributed beetles Elating   Making lively and joyful Elation   A feeling of joy and pride Elation   An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression Elavil   A tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications Elbe   A river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea Elbe_River   A river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea Elbow   The joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow Elbow   The part of a sleeve that covers the elbow; "his coat had patches over the elbows" Elbow   A sharp bend in a road or river Elbow   A length of pipe with a sharp bend in it Elbow   Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped Elbow   Shove one''s elbow into another person''s ribs Elbow   Push one''s way with the elbows Elbowing   Jostling with the elbows; "elbowing is a foul in basketball" Elbow_bone   The inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm Elbow_grease   Use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" Back to top Elbow_joint   Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped Elbow_pad   Protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players Elbow_room   Space for movement; "room to pass"; "make way for"; "hardly enough elbow room to turn around" Eld   A time in life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises; "she was now of school age"; "tall for his eld" Eld   A late time of life; "old age is not for sissies"; "he''s showing his years"; "age hasn''t slowed him down at all"; "a beard white with eld"; "on the brink of geezerhood" Elder   A person who is older than you are Elder   Any of various church officers Elder   Any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical northern hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit Elder   Older brother or sister; "big sister" Elder   Used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son; "Bill Adams, Sr." Elderberry   Berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies Elderberry   Common black-fruited shrub or small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies Elderberry_bush   Any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical northern hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit Elderly   Advanced in years; (`aged'' is pronounced as two syllables); "aged members of the society"; "elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper"; "senior citizen" Eldership   The office of elder Elder_hand   The card player on the dealer''s left Elder_statesman   An elderly statesman whose advice is sought be government leaders Elder_statesman   Any influential person whose advice is highly respected Eldest   The offspring who came first in the order of birth Eldest   First in order of birth; "the firstborn child" Back to top Eldest_hand   The card player on the dealer''s left Eldorado   An imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers Eldritch   Suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; "an eldritch screech"; "the three weird sisters"; "stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy; "an unearthly light"; "he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew pierc Eleanor_Gwyn   English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687) Eleanor_Gwynn   English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687) Eleanor_Gwynne   English comedienne and mistress of Charles II (1650-1687) Eleanor_of_Aquitaine   Queen of France as the wife of Louis VII; that marriage was annulled in 1152 and she then married Henry II and became Queen of England (1122-1204) Eleanor_Roosevelt   Wife of Franklin Roosevelt and a strong advocate of human rights (1884-1962) Elecampane   Tall coarse Eurasian herb having daisylike yellow flowers with narrow petals whose rhizomatous roots are used medicinally Elect   An exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government" Elect   Choose; "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically" Elect   Select by a vote for an office or membership; "We elected him chairman of the board" Elect   Selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges" Elect(ip)   Elected but not yet installed in office; "the president elect" Elected   Subject to popular election; "elective official" Elected_official   Official who won the office in a free election Election   The act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice; "her election of medicine as a profession" Election   A vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight" Election   The predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists) Election   The status or fact of being elected; "they celebrated his election" Back to top Electioneer   Work actively for a political candidate or a party; "My neighbors are busy electioneering during the Presidential election campaign" Electioneering   The campaign of a candidate to be elected Electioneering   Persuasion of voters in a political campaign Election_commission   A commission delegated to supervise an election Election_day   The day appointed for an election; in the United States it is the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November Election_district   One of several districts into which a city or town is divided for voting; each contains one polling place Election_fraud   Misrepresentation or alteration of the true results of an election Elective   Subject to popular election; "elective official" Elective   Not compulsory; "elective surgery"; "an elective course of study" Elector   Any of the German princes who were entitled to vote in the election of new emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Elector   A citizen who has a legal right to vote Electoral   Relating to or composed of electors; "electoral college" Electoral   Of or relating to elections; "electoral process" Electoral_college   The body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice-president Electoral_system   A legal system for making democratic choices Electorate   The body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote Electra   (Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon''s death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover (Aegisthus) Electra_complex   A complex of females; sexual attraction to the father Electric   A car that is powered by electricity Electric   Affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale" Back to top Electric   (of a situation) exceptionally tense; "an atmosphere electric with suspicion" Electric   Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; "electric current"; "electric wiring"; "electrical appliances"; "an electrical storm" Electric-arc_furnace   An electric furnace in which an electric arc provides the source of heat for making steel Electric-discharge_lamp   An electric lamp in which the light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes in a glass tube Electric-light_bulb   Electric lamp consisting of a glass bulb containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated Electrical   Relating to or concerned with electricity; "an electrical engineer"; "electrical and mechanical engineering industries" Electrical   Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; "electric current"; "electric wiring"; "electrical appliances"; "an electrical storm" Electrically   By electricity; "electrically controlled" Electrical_cable   A cable that provides an electrical connection for telephone or television or power stations Electrical_capacity   An electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored Electrical_circuit   An electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow Electrical_condenser   An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge Electrical_conduction   The passage of electricity through a conductor Electrical_contact   Contact that allows current to pass from one conductor to another Electrical_converter   Converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa Electrical_device   A device that produces or is powered by electricity Electrical_discharge   A discharge of electricity Electrical_distributor   Electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence Electrical_disturbance   Electrical signals produced by unwanted sources (atmospherics or receiver noise or unwanted transmitters) Electrical_elastance   The reciprocal of capacitance Back to top Electrical_energy   Energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; "they built a car that runs on electricity" Electrical_engineer   A person trained in practical applications of the theory of electricity Electrical_engineering   The branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication Electrical_fuse   Electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded Electrical_healing   The therapeutic application of electricity to the body Electrical_line_of_force   A line of force in an electrical field Electrical_outlet   Receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices Electrical_phenomenon   A physical phenomenon involving electricity Electrical_plant   Utility that provides electricity Electrical_power   The product of voltage and current Electrical_relay   Electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit Electrical_resistance   A material''s opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms Electrical_shock   A reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body; "subjects received a small electric shock when they mae the wrong response"; "electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks" Electrical_shunt   A conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current Electrical_skin_response   A change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body Electrical_storm   A storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning Electrical_switch   Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit Electrical_system   Equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio Electrical_system   Utility that provides electricity Electrical_work   The craft of an electrician Back to top Electrician   A person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines Electricity   Keen and shared excitement; "the stage crackled with electricity whenever she was on it" Electricity   A physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons Electricity   Energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; "they built a car that runs on electricity" Electric_arc   Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field Electric_automobile   A car that is powered by electricity Electric_battery   A device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series Electric_bell   A bell activated by the magnetic effect of an electric current Electric_bill   A bill for money owed for electricity used Electric_blanket   A blanket containing and electric heating element that can be controlled to the desired temperature by a rheostat Electric_burn   A burn caused by heat produced by an electric current Electric_car   A car that is powered by electricity Electric_catfish   Freshwater catfish of the Nile and tropical central Africa having an electric organ Electric_cell   A device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction Electric_chair   An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles a chair; "the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair" Electric_charge   The quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons; "the battery needed a fresh charge" Electric_circuit   An electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow Electric_clock   A clock using a small electric motor Electric_company   A public utility that provides electricity Electric_cord   A light insulated conductor for household use Back to top Electric_current   A flow of electricity through a conductor; "the current was measured in amperes" Electric_dipole   A dipole with equal and opposite electric charges Electric_dipole_moment   The dipole moment in an electric dipole Electric_discharge   Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field Electric_doublet   A dipole with equal and opposite electric charges Electric_drill   A rotating power drill powered by an electric motor Electric_eel   Eel-shaped freshwater fish of South America having electric organs in its body Electric_eye   A transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations Electric_fan   A fan run by an electric motor Electric_field   A field of force surrounding a charged particle Electric_fire   A small electric space heater Electric_frying_pan   A frying pan heated by electricity Electric_furnace   Any furnace in which the heat is provided by an electric current Electric_glow   An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere Electric_guitar   A guitar whose sound is amplified by electrical means Electric_hammer   A hammer driven by electric motor Electric_healing   The therapeutic application of electricity to the body Electric_heater   A small electric space heater Electric_lamp   A lamp powered by electricity Electric_light   Electric lamp consisting of a glass bulb containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated Back to top Electric_locomotive   A locomotive that is powered by an electric motor Electric_main   A main that distributes electricity Electric_meter   A meter for measuring the amount of electric power used Electric_mixer   A food mixer powered by an electric motor Electric_motor   A motor that converts electricity to mechanical work Electric_organ   (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ Electric_outlet   Receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices Electric_pig   A kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage Electric_potential   The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts Electric_power   The product of voltage and current Electric_range   A kitchen range in which the heat for cooking is provided by electric power Electric_ray   Any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges Electric_razor   A razor powered by an electric motor Electric_receptacle   Receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices Electric_refrigerator   A refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor Electric_resistance   A material''s opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms Electric_sander   A power tool used for sanding wood; a loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor Electric_shaver   A razor powered by an electric motor Electric_shock   A reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body; "subjects received a small electric shock when they mae the wrong response"; "electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks" Electric_shock   The use of electric shock as a form of punishment Back to top Electric_shock   Trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness Electric_socket   A socket into which a lightbulb can be inserted Electric_storm   A storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning Electric_switch   Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit Electric_thermometer   A thermometer that uses thermoelectric current to measure temperature Electric_toothbrush   A toothbrush with an electric motor in the handle that vibrates the head of the brush Electric_typewriter   A typewriter powered by an electric motor Electrification   The act of providing electricity; "the electrification of rural Tennessee" Electrification   The activity of thrilling or markedly exciting some person or group Electrify   Equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance" Electrify   Charge (a conductor) with electricity Electrify   Excite suddenly and intensely; "The news electrified us" Electrifying   Causing a surge of emotion or excitement; "she gave a electrifying performance"; "a thrilling performer to watch" Electro-acoustic_transducer   A transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa Electrocardiogram   A graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph Electrocardiograph   Medical instrument that records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart Electrocardiographic   Of or relating to an electrocardiograph Electrocardiography   Diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram) Electrocautery   Application of a needle heated by an electric current to destroy tissue (as to remove warts) Electrochemical   Of or involving electrochemistry Back to top Electrochemical_series   A serial arrangement of metallic elements or ions according to their electrode potentials determined under specified conditions; the order shows the tendency of one metal to reduce the ions of any other metal below it in the series Electrochemistry   Branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions Electroconvulsive_therapy   The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma Electrocute   Kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair; "The serial killer was electrocuted" Electrocute   Kill by electric shock; "She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was instantly electrocuted" Electrocution   Killing by electric shock Electrocution   Execution by electricity Electrocutioner   An executioner who uses electricity to kill the condemned person Electrode   A conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit Electrodeposition   The deposition of a substance on an electrode by the action of electricity (especially by electrolysis) Electrodermal_response   A change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to stress or anxiety; can be measured either by recording the electrical resistance of the skin or by recording weak currents generated by the body Electrodynamometer   Measuring instrument that uses the interaction of the magnetic fields of two coils to measure current or voltage or power Electroencephalogram   A graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph Electroencephalograph   Medical instrument that records electric currents generated by the brain Electroencephalographic   Of or relating to an electroencephalograph Electrograph   Electrical device used for etching by electrolytic means Electrograph   An apparatus for the electrical transmission of pictures Electrologist   Someone skilled in the use of electricity to remove moles or warts or hair roots Electrolysis   Removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root Electrolysis   Lysis of a bond produced by the passage of an electric current Back to top Electrolyte   A solution that conducts electricity; "the proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health" Electrolyte_acid   Dilute sulfuric acid used in storage batteries Electrolyte_balance   An equilibrium between the amounts of electrolytes (as calcium and sodium and potassium) that is essential for normal health and functioning Electrolytic   A fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte Electrolytic   Of or relating to or containing an electrolyte Electrolytic   Of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis Electrolytic_capacitor   A fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte Electrolytic_cell   A cell containing an electrolyte in which an applied voltage causes a reaction to occur that would not occur otherwise (such as the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen) Electrolytic_condenser   A fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte Electromagnet   A temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet Electromagnetic   Pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion; "electromagnetic energy" Electromagnetics   The branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena Electromagnetic_delay_line   A delay line based on the time of propagation of electromagnetic waves Electromagnetic_interaction   An interaction between charged elementary particles that is intermediate in strength between the strong and weak interactions; mediated by photons Electromagnetic_intrusion   The deliberate insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths with the objective of confusing or deceiving operators Electromagnetic_radiation   Radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge Electromagnetic_spectrum   The entire frequency range of electromagnetic waves Electromagnetic_unit   Any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism Electromagnetic_wave   Radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge Electromagnetism   The branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena Back to top Electromagnetism   Magnetism produced by an electric current; "electromagnetism was discovered when it was observed that a copper wire carrying an electric current can magnetize pieces of iron or steel near it" Electromechanical   Of or relating to or involving an electrically operated mechanical device Electromechanical_device   A mechanical device that is operated by electricity Electrometer   Meter to measure electrostatic voltage differences; draws no current from the source Electromotive_drug_administration   Therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues Electromotive_force   The rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts Electromotive_force_series   A serial arrangement of metallic elements or ions according to their electrode potentials determined under specified conditions; the order shows the tendency of one metal to reduce the ions of any other metal below it in the series Electromotive_series   A serial arrangement of metallic elements or ions according to their electrode potentials determined under specified conditions; the order shows the tendency of one metal to reduce the ions of any other metal below it in the series ElectromotXsive   Concerned with or producing electric current Electromyogram   A graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions Electromyograph   A medical instrument that records the electrical waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles Electromyography   Diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph Electron   An elementary particle which is the negatively charged constituent of ordinary matter. The electron is the lightest known particle which possesses an electric charge. Its rest mass is me ≅ 9.1 × 10−28 g, about 1/1836 of the mass of the proton or neutron, which are, respectively, the positively charged and neutral constituents of ordinary matter. Discovered in 1895 by J. J. Thomson in the form of cathode rays, the electron was the first elementary particle to be identified. The charge of the electron is −e ≅ −4.8 × 10−10 esu = −1.6 × 10−19 coulomb. The sign of the electron's charge is negative by convention, and that of the equally charged proton is positive. This is a somewhat unfortunate convention, because the flow of electrons in a conductor is thus opposite to the conventional direction of the current. Electrons are emitted in radioactivity (as beta rays) and in many other decay processes; for instance, the ultimate decay products of all mesons are electrons, neutrinos, and photons, the meson’s charge being carried away by the electrons. The electron itself is completely stable. Electrons contribute the bulk to ordinary matter; the volume of an atom is nearly all occupied by the cloud of electrons surrounding the nucleus, which occupies only about 10−13 of the atom's volume. The chemical properties of ordinary matter are determined by the electron cloud. The electron obeys the Fermi-Dirac statistics, and for this reason is often called a fermion. One of the primary attributes of matter, impenetrability, results from the fact that the electron, being a fermion, obeys the Pauli exclusion principle; the world would be completely different if the lightest charged particle were a boson, that is, a particle that obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. Magnetic moment The electron has magnetic properties by virtue of (1) its orbital motion about the nucleus of its parent atom and (2) its rotation about its own axis. The magnetic properties are best described through the magnetic dipole moment associated with 1 and 2. The classical analog of the orbital magnetic dipole moment is the dipole moment of a small current-carrying circuit. The electron spin magnetic dipole moment may be thought of as arising from the circulation of charge, that is, a current, about the electron axis; but a classical analog to this moment has much less meaning than that to the orbital magnetic dipole moment. The magnetic moments of the electrons in the atoms that make up a solid give rise to the bulk magnetism of the solid. Spin That property of an electron which gives rise to its angular momentum about an axis within the electron. Spin is one of the permanent and basic properties of the electron. Both the spin and the associated magnetic dipole moment of the electron were postulated  by G. E. Uhlenbeck and S. Goudsmit in 1925 as necessary to allow the interpretation of many observed effects, among them the so-called anomalous Zeeman effect, the existence of doublets (pairs of closely spaced lines) in the spectra of the alkali atoms, and certain features of x-ray spectra. The spin quantum number is s, where s is always ½. This means that the component of spin angular momentum along a preferred direction, such as the direction of a magnetic field, is ± ½ℏ, where ℏ is Planck's constant h divided by 2π. The spin angular momentum of the electron is not to be confused with the orbital angular momentum of the electron associated with its motion about the nucleus. In the latter case the maximum component of angular momentum along a preferred direction is lℏ, where l is the angular momentum quantum number and may be any positive integer or zero. The electron has a magnetic dipole moment by virtue of its spin. The approximate value of the dipole moment is the Bohr magneton μ0 which is equal to eh/4πmc = 9.27 × 10−21 erg/oersted, where e is the electron charge measured in  electrostatics unit, m is the mass of the electron, andc is the velocity of light. (In SI units, μ0 = 9.27 × 10−24 joule/tesla.) The orbital motion of the electron also gives rise to a magnetic dipole moment μl, that is equal to μ0 when l = 1. Electronegative   Having a negative electric charge; "electrons are negative" Electronegativity   (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond Electroneutral   Having no net electric charge; not electrified Electronic   Of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons; "electronic devices" Electronic   Of or concerned with electrons; "electronic energy" Electronically   By electronic means; "the door opens electronically" Electronics   The branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices Back to top Electronics_company   A company that makes and sells electronic instruments Electronics_industry   A manufacturer of electronic products Electronics_intelligence   Intelligence derived from non-communications electromagnetic radiations from foreign sources (other than radioactive sources) Electronic_balance   Balance that generates a current proportional to displacement of pan Electronic_bulletin_board   A computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest Electronic_communication   Communication by computer Electronic_computer   A machine for performing calculations automatically Electronic_converter   (telecommunication) converter for converting a signal from one frequency to another Electronic_counter-countermeasures   Electronic warfare undertaken to insure effective friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum in spite of the enemy''s use of electronic warfare Electronic_countermeasures   Electronic warfare undertaken to prevent or reduce an enemy''s effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum Electronic_database   (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers Electronic_data_processing   Automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes Electronic_deception   The deliberate use of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to convey misleading information Electronic_device   A device that accomplishes its purpose electronically Electronic_dictionary   A machine-readable version of a standard dictionary; organized alphabetically Electronic_equipment   Equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor) Electronic_fetal_monitor   An electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother''s uterine contractions during childbirth Electronic_foetal_monitor   An electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother''s uterine contractions during childbirth Electronic_image   An image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels Electronic_imitative_deception   The introduction of electromagnetic energy into enemy systems that imitates enemy emissions Back to top Electronic_information_service   (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers Electronic_instrument   A musical instrument that generates sounds electronically Electronic_jamming   Deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems Electronic_mail   (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that is generated at the recipient''s terminal when he logs in Electronic_manipulative_deception   Actions to eliminate revealing telltale indicators that could be used by the enemy (or to convey misleading indicators) Electronic_messaging   The sending and processing of e-mail by computer Electronic_network   (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits Electronic_organ   (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ Electronic_reconnaissance   The detection and identification and evaluation and location of foreign electromagnetic radiations (other than radioactive) Electronic_scanner   A radio receiver that that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for for some signal or condition; "they used scanners to monitor police radio channels" Electronic_signal   A signal generated by electronic means Electronic_simulative_deception   Actions to represent friendly notional or actual capabilities to mislead hostile forces Electronic_stylus   (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated Electronic_surveillance   Surveillance by electronic means (e.g. television) Electronic_text   Text that is in a form that a computer can store and display on a computer screen Electronic_transistor   A semiconductor device capable of amplification Electronic_voltmeter   A voltmeter whose sensitivity is increased by amplification Electronic_warfare   Military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum Electronic_warfare-support_measures   Electronic warfare undertaken under direct control of an operational commander to locate sources of radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition Electron_accelerator   Collider that consists of an accelerator that collides electrons and positrons Back to top Electron_beam   A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation Electron_gun   The electrode that is the source of electrons in a cathode-ray tube or electron microscope; consists of a cathode that emits a stream of electrons and the electrostatic or electromagnetic apparatus that focuses it Electron_lens   Electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons Electron_microscope   A microscope that is similar in purpose to a light microscope but achieves much greater resolving power by using a parallel beam of electrons to illuminate the object instead of a beam of light Electron_microscopic   Of or relating to or involving an electron microscope Electron_microscopy   Microscopy with the use of electron microscopes Electron_multiplier   A vacuum tube that amplifies a flow of electrons Electron_optics   The branch of electronics that deals with beams of electrons and their focusing and deflection by magnetic fields Electron_orbit   The path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom Electron_paramagnetic_resonance   Microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet Electron_radiation   Radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay Electron_shell   A grouping of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom; "the chemical properties of an atom are determined by the outermost electron shell" Electron_spin_resonance   Microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet Electron_tube   Electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope Electron_volt   A unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt Electrophoresis   The motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode Electrophoretic   Of or relating to electrophoresis Electrophoridae   Small family comprising the electric eels Electrophorus   Type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels Electrophorus   A simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity Back to top Electrophorus_electric   Eel-shaped freshwater fish of South America having electric organs in its body Electroplate   Any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis Electroplate   Coat with metal by electrolysis; "electroplate the watch" Electroplater   A plater who uses electrolysis Electropositive   Having a positive electric charge; "protons are positive" Electroretinogram   A graphical recording of the electrical activity of the retina that results when light is flashed into the eye Electroscope   Measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign Electroshock   The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma Electroshock_therapy   The administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma Electrosleep   Unconsciousness brought about by the passage of a low voltage electric current through the brain Electrostatic   Concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity; "an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity" Electrostatically   In an electrostatic manner; "the dust adhered electrostatically to the surface" Electrostatics   The branch of physics that deals with static electricity Electrostatic_bond   A chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains to electron to form a negative ion Electrostatic_charge   The electric charge at rest on the surface of an insulated body (which establishes and adjacent electrostatic field) Electrostatic_field   Electric field associated with static electric charges Electrostatic_generator   Electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity Electrostatic_machine   Electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity Electrostatic_printer   A printer that uses an electric charge to deposit toner on paper Electrostatic_unit   Any of various units of electricity based on forces of interaction between electric charges Back to top Electrosurgery   Surgery performed with electrical devices (as in electrocautery) Electrotherapist   Someone who specializes in the treatment of disease by electricity Electrovalent_bond   A chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains to electron to form a negative ion Electrum   An alloy of gold and silver Eleemosynary   Generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions" Elegance   A refined quality of gracefulness and good taste Elegant   Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman" Elegant   Refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style; "elegant handwriting"; "an elegant dark suit"; "she was elegant to her fingertips"; "small churches with elegant white spires"; "an elegant mathematical solution--simple and precise and lucid" Elegant   Of seemingly effortless beauty in form or proportion Elegant   Suggesting taste, ease, and wealth Elegantly   In a gracefully elegant manner; "the members of these groups do not express themselves as accurately or as elegantly as their critics do" Elegantly   With elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner; "the room was elegantly decorated" Elegant_brodiaea   Brodiaea having an umbel of violet or blue-violet flowers atop a leafless stalk; northern Oregon to southern California Elegant_cat's_ears   Small plant with slender bent stems bearing branched clusters of a few white star-shaped flowers with petals shaped like cat''s ears; southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon to Montana Elegant_Habenaria   Slender inland rein orchid similar to coastal rein orchid but with pale greenish-yellow flowers Elegiac   Expressing sorrow often for something past; "an elegiac lament for youthful ideals" Elegiac   Resembling or characteristic of or appropriate to an elegy; "an elegiac poem on a friend''s death" Elegiac_stanza   A quatrain in iambic pentameter with abab rhyme scheme Elegise   Compose an elegy Elegist   The author of a mournful poem lamenting the dead Back to top Elegize   Compose an elegy Elegy   A mournful poem; a lament for the dead Element   An artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system" Element   An abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a s Element   The most favorable environment for a plant or animal; "water is the element of fishes" Element   A straight line that generates a cylinder or cone Element   The situation in which you are happiest and most effective; "in your element" Element   Any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter Element   One of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe; "the alchemists believed that there were four elements" Elemental   Being or resembling a force of nature; "elemental violence" Elemental   Being the ultimate or elemental constituents of anything; "the elemental stuff of...out of which the many forms of life have been molded"- Jack London; "the ultimate ingredients of matter"; "his proposal is elegantly simple" Elemental   Relating to or being an element; "elemental sulphur" Elemental   Relating to severe atmospheric conditions; "a race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe"- J.K.Howard Elementarily   In an elementary manner Elementary   Easy and not involved or complicated; "an elementary problem in statistics"; "elementary, my dear Watson"; "a simple game"; "found an uncomplicated solution to the problem" Elementary   Of or being the essential or basic part; "an elementary need for love and nurturing" Elementary_education   Education in elementary subjects (reading and writing and arithmetic) provided to young students at a grade school Elementary_geometry   Geometry based on Euclid''s axioms: e.g., only one line can be drawn through a point parallel to another line Elementary_particle   A particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter Elementary_school   A school for young children; usually the first 6 or 8 grades Back to top Elements   Violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements); "they felt the full fury of the elements" Element_104   A radioactive transuranic element which has been synthesized Element_105   A transuranic element that has not been found in nature Element_106   A transuranic element Element_107   A transuranic element that has not been found in nature Element_of_a_cone   A straight line joining the apex and a point on the base Element_of_a_cylinder   A straight line running the length of the cylinder Elemi   Fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense Eleocharis   Sedges having dense spikes of flowers and leaves reduced to basal sheaths Eleocharis_acicularis   Fine-leaved aquatic spike rush; popular as aerator for aquariums Eleocharis_dulcis   Chinese sedge yielding edible bulb-shaped tubers Eleocharis_palustris   Cylindrical-stemmed sedge Eleonora_Duse   Italian actress best known for her performances in tragic roles (1858-1924) Eleostearic_acid   A crystalline unsaturated fatty acid Eleotridae   Sleepers Elephant   Five-toed pachyderm Elephant   The symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 Elephant's-foot   Any plant of the genus Elephantopus having heads of blue or purple flowers; America Elephant's-foot   South African vine having a massive rootstock covered with deeply fissured bark Elephant's_ear   Tropical South American tree having a wide-spreading crown of bipinnate leaves and coiled ear-shaped fruits; grown for shade and ornament as well as valuable timber Back to top Elephant's_ear   Any plant of the genus Alocasia having large showy basal leaves and boat-shaped spathe and reddish berries Elephant-tusk   Annual of southern United States to Mexico having large whitish or yellowish flowers mottled with purple and a long curving beak Elephantiasis   Hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis Elephantiasis_neuromatosa   Hypertrophy of a limb Elephantiasis_scroti   Swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction Elephantidae   Elephants Elephantine   Of great mass; huge and bulky; "a jumbo jet"; "jumbo shrimp" Elephantopus   Perennial American herb Elephant_bird   Huge (to 9 ft.) extinct flightless bird of Madagascar Elephant_ear   Any plant of the genus Alocasia having large showy basal leaves and boat-shaped spathe and reddish berries Elephant_seal   Either of two large northern Atlantic earless seals having snouts like trunks Elephant_tree   Small tree or shrub of the southwestern United States having a spicy odor and odd-pinnate leaves and small clusters of white flowers Elephant_yam   Putrid-smelling aroid of southeastern Asia (especially the Philippines) grown for its edible tuber Elephas   Type genus of the family Elephantidae Elephas_maximus   Asian elephant having smaller ears and tusks primarily in the male Elettaria   Cardamom Elettaria_cardamomum   Rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning Eleusine   Annual and perennial grasses of savannas and upland grasslands Eleusine_coracana   East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient Eleusine_indica   Coarse annual grass having fingerlike spikes of flowers; native to Old World tropics; a naturalized weed elsewhere Back to top Eleutherodactylus   Completely terrestrial robber frogs Eleuthra_bark   Aromatic bark of cascarilla; used as a tonic and for making incense Elevate   Raise in rank or condition; "The new law lifted many people from poverty" Elevate   Raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load" Elevate   Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work" Elevated   Raised above the ground; "an elevated platform" Elevated   Raised above ground level; on elevated rails; "elevated railway" Elevated_railroad   An electric elevated railway Elevated_railway   An electric elevated railway Elevation   The act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something; "the aggrandizement of the king"; "his elevation to cardinal" Elevation   Drawing of an exterior of a structure Elevation   (ballet) the height of a dancer''s leap or jump; "a dancer of exceptional elevation" Elevation   Distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level); "there was snow at the higher elevations" Elevation   The event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity" Elevation   A raised or elevated geological formation Elevation   Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) Elevation   The highest level or degree attainable; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist''s gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of Elevator   Lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building Elevator   The airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend Elevator_boy   A man employed to operate and elevator; "in England they call an elevator man a liftman" Back to top Elevator_car   Where passengers ride up and down; "the car was on the top floor" Elevator_girl   A girl employed to operate an elevator Elevator_man   A man employed to operate and elevator; "in England they call an elevator man a liftman" Elevator_operator   An operator of an elevator Elevator_shaft   A vertical shaft in a building to permit the passage of an elevator from floor to floor Eleven   A team that plays football Eleven   The cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one Eleven   Being one more than ten Eleven-plus   (formerly in England) an examination taken by 11 and 12 year old students to select suitable candidates for grammar school Eleventh   Position 11 in a countable series of things Eleventh   Coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position Eleventh_cranial_nerve   Arises from two sets of roots (cranial and spinal) that unite to form the accessory nerve trunk Eleventh_hour   The latest possible moment; "money became available at the eleventh hour"; "at the last minute the government changed the rules" ELF   Below 3 kilohertz Elf   (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous Elfin   Small and delicate; "she was an elfin creature--graceful and delicate"; "obsessed by things elfin and small" Elfin   Suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness; "thunderbolts quivered with elfin flares of heat lightning"; "the fey quality was there, the ability to see the moon at midday"- John Mason Brown Elfin   Usually good-naturedly mischievous; "perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"; "elvish tricks" Elfin   Relating to or made or done by or as if by an elf; "elfin bells"; "all the little creatures joined in the elfin dance" Elfish   Usually good-naturedly mischievous; "perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"; "elvish tricks" Back to top Elflike   Small and delicate; "she was an elfin creature--graceful and delicate"; "obsessed by things elfin and small" Elf_cup   Apothecium of a fungus of the family Pezizaceae Elgar   British composer of choral and orchestral works including two symphonies as well as songs and chamber music and music for brass band (1857-1934) Elgin_Marbles   A collection of classical Greek marble sculptures and fragments of architecture created by Phidias; chiefly from the Parthenon in Athens Elia   English essayist (1775-1834) Elias_Canetti   English writer born in Germany (born in 1905) Elias_Howe   United States inventor who built early sewing machines and won suits for patent infringement against other manufacturers (including Isaac M. Singer) (1819-1867) Elicit   Derive by reason; "elicit a solution" Elicit   Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant" Elicit   Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" Elicitation   Stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors; "the elicitation of his testimony was not easy" Elicited   Called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation; "evoked potentials"; "an elicited response" Elide   Leave or strike out; "This vowel is usually elided before a single consonant" Eliel_Saarinen   Finnish architect and city planner who moved to the United States in 1923; father of Eero Saarinen (1873-1950) Eliezer_Wiesel   United States writer who survived Nazi concentration camps and is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the Holocaust (born in 1928) Elie_Metchnikoff   Russian bacteriologist in France who formulated the theory of phagocytosis (1845-1916) Elie_Metchnikov   Russian bacteriologist in France who formulated the theory of phagocytosis (1845-1916) Elie_Wiesel   United States writer who survived Nazi concentration camps and is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the Holocaust (born in 1928) Eligibility   The quality or state of being eligible; "eligibility of a candidate for office"; "eligibility for a loan" Eligibility   The state of being eligible Back to top Eligible   Qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor" Eligible   Prohibited by official rules; "an eligible pass receiver" Elihu_Thomson   United States electrical engineer (born in England) who in 1892 formed a company with Thomas Edison (1853-1937) Elihu_Yale   English philanthropist who made contributions to a college in Connecticut that was renamed in his honor (1649-1721) Elijah   A Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC) Elijah_Muhammad   Leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975) Eliminate   Eliminate from the body; "Pass a kidney stone" Eliminate   Kill in large numbers; "the plague wiped out an entire population" Eliminate   Terminate or take out; "Let''s eliminate the course on Akkadian hieroglyphics" Eliminate   Remove (an unknown variable) from two or more equations Eliminate   Dismiss from consideration; "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"; "This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration" Eliminate   Remove from a contest or race; "The cyclist has eliminated all the competitors in the race" Eliminate   Do away with Elimination   The murder of a competitor Elimination   The act of removing or getting rid of something Elimination   The act of removing an unknown mathematical quantity by combining equations Elimination   Analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic elimination of unacceptable alternatives Elimination   The bodily process of discharging waste matter Elimination_reaction   A chemical reaction in which a molecule decomposes to two different molecules Elimination_tournament   A tournament in which losers are eliminated in successive rounds Back to top Eliminator   An agent that eliminates something Elinor_Morton_Hoyt_Wylie   United States poet (1885-1928) ELINT   Intelligence derived from non-communications electromagnetic radiations from foreign sources (other than radioactive sources) Elinvar   Elinvar is a trademark for a kind of nickel-chromium steel used for watch springs because its elasticity is constant over a wide range of temperatures Eliomys   Lerots Eliot   British writer of novels characterized by realistic analysis of provincial Victorian society (1819-1880) Eliot   British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965) ELISA   An assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria) Elisabethville   A city in southeastern Congo near the border with Zambia; a copper mining center; former name (until 1966) was Elisabethville Elisabeth_Vigee-Lebrun   French painter noted for her portraits (1755-1842) Elisha_Graves_Otis   United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861) Elision   A deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news" Elision   Omission of a sound between two words (usually a vowel and the end of one word or the beginning of the next) Elite   A group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status Elite   Selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges" Elite_group   A group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status Elitism   The attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals Elitist   Someone who believes in rule by an elite group Elixir   A substance believed to cure all ills Elixir   A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste Back to top Elixir_of_life   A hypothetical substance believed to maintain life indefinitely; once sought by alchemists Elixophyllin   A bronchodilator (trade names Elixophyllin and Slo-Bid and Theobid) used to treat asthma and bronchitis and emphysema Elizabeth   Queen of England from 1558 to 1603; daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn; she succeeded Mary I (who was a Catholic) and restored Protestantism to England; during her reign Mary Queen of Scots was executed and the Spanish Armada was defeated; her reign w Elizabeth   Daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-) Elizabethan   A person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I; "William Shakespeare was an Elizabethan" Elizabethan   Of or relating to Queen Elizabeth I of England or to the age in which she ruled; "Elizabethan music" Elizabethan_age   A period in British history during the reign of Elizabeth I in the 16th century; an age marked by literary achievement and domestic prosperity Elizabethan_sonnet   A sonnet consisting three quatrains and a concluding couplet in iambic pentameter with the rhyme pattern abab cdcd efef gg Elizabeth_Barrett_Browning   English poet best remembered for love sonnets written to her husband Robert Browning (1806-1861) Elizabeth_Cady_Stanton   United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902) Elizabeth_Cleghorn_Stevenson_Gaskell   English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865) Elizabeth_Cochrane_Seaman   Muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922) Elizabeth_Gaskell   English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865) Elizabeth_Haldane   Scottish writer and sister of Richard Haldane and John Haldane (1862-1937) Elizabeth_I   Queen of England from 1558 to 1603; daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn; she succeeded Mary I (who was a Catholic) and restored Protestantism to England; during her reign Mary Queen of Scots was executed and the Spanish Armada was defeated; her reign w Elizabeth_II   Daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-) Elizabeth_Merriwether_Gilmer   United States journalist who wrote a syndicated column of advice to the lovelorn (1870-1951) Elizabeth_Palmer_Peabody   Educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894) Elizabeth_Peabody   Educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894) Elizabeth_River   A short river in southeastern Virginia flowing between Norfolk and Portsmouth into Hampton Roads Back to top Elizabeth_Sanderson_Haldane   Scottish writer and sister of Richard Haldane and John Haldane (1862-1937) Elizabeth_Seaman   Muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922) Elizabeth_Seton   United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821) Elizabeth_Taylor   United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932) Eli_Whitney   United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825) Elk   Large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called elk in Europe and moose in North America Elk-wood   Small deciduous open-crowned tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in formations like umbrellas at the ends of branches Elkhorn_fern   Commonly cultivated fern of Australia and southeastern Asia and Polynesia Elkhound   Breed of compact medium-sized dog with a heavy gray coat developed in Norway for hunting elk Elkwood   Small deciduous open-crowned tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in formations like umbrellas at the ends of branches Elk_nut   Oily drupaceous fruit of rabbitwood Ell   An extension at the end and at right angles to the main building Ellas   A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil Ella_Fitzgerald   United States scat singer (born in 1918) Ellen_Price_Wood   English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887) Elli   (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match Ellice_Islands   A group of coral islands in Micronesia southwest of Hawaii Ellington   United States jazz composer and piano player and bandleader (1899-1974) Elliott's_goldenrod   A variety of goldenrod Ellipse   A closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it; "the sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant" Back to top Ellipsis   Omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences Ellipsoid   A surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles; "the Earth is an ellipsoid" Ellipsoid   In the form of an ellipse Ellipsoidal   In the form of an ellipse Ellipsoid_of_revolution   A shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes; "it looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid" Elliptic   Characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; "the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor Elliptic   Rounded like an egg Elliptic   Of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse Elliptic   Containing or characterized by ellipsis; "the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme Elliptical   Characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; "the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor Elliptical   Rounded like an egg Elliptical   Containing or characterized by ellipsis; "the clause of comparison is often elliptical"- G.O.Curme Ellipticity   The property possessed by a rounded shape that is flattened at the poles; "the oblateness of the planet" Elliptic_geometry   A non-Euclidean geometry that regards space is like a sphere and a line is a great circle Elliptic_leaf   Shaped like an ellipse Ellison   United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994) Ellis_Island   An island in New York Bay that was formerly the principal immigration station for the United States; "some twelve millions immigrants passed through Ellis Island" Ellul   The twelfth month of the civil year; the sixth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in August and September) Elm   Any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees Elm   Hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture Back to top Elmer_Ambrose_Sperry   United States engineer and inventor of the gyrocompass (1860-1930) Elmer_Leopold_Rice   United States playwright (1892-1967) Elmer_Reizenstein   United States playwright (1892-1967) Elmer_Rice   United States playwright (1892-1967) Elmont   A town on Long Island in New York; site of Belmont Park Elmore_John_Leonard   United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925) Elmore_Leonard   United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925) Elmwood   Hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture Elm_family   A dicot family of the order Urticales including: genera Ulmus; Celtis; Planera; Trema Elm_tree   Any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees ELN   A terrorist organization in Bolivia that acts as an umbrella for numerous small indigenous subversive groups; a revival of a group with Marxist-Leninist ideologies originally established by Che Guevara in the 1960s ELN   A Marxist terrorist group formed in 1963 by Colombian intellectuals who were inspired by the Cuban Revolution; responsible for a campaign of mass kidnappings and resistance to the government''s efforts to stop the drug trade; "ELN kidnappers target foreig Elocute   Declaim in an elocutionary manner; "The poet elocuted beautifully" Elocution   An expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture Elocutionary   (used of style of speaking) overly embellished; "an elocutionary Oxonian delivery" Elocutionary   Of or relating to elocution; "elocutionary recitals" Elocutionist   A public speaker trained in voice production and gesture and delivery Elodea   Submerged freshwater perennials Elodea_canadensis   North American; widely naturalized in Europe Elodea_densa   Aquatic plant with deep green foliage useful to oxygenate an aquarium; sometimes placed in genus Egeria Back to top Elongate   Make long or longer by pulling and stretching; "stretch the fabric" Elongate   Having notably more length than width; being long and slender; "an elongate tail tapering to a point"; "the old man''s gaunt and elongated frame" Elongate   Of a leaf shape; long and narrow Elongated   Having notably more length than width; being long and slender; "an elongate tail tapering to a point"; "the old man''s gaunt and elongated frame" Elongated   Drawn out or made longer spatially; "Picasso''s elongated Don Quixote"; "lengthened skirts are fashionable this year"; "the extended airport runways can accommodate larger planes"; "a prolonged black line across the page" Elongate_leaf   A long slender leaf Elongation   The act of lengthening something Elongation   An addition to the length of something Elongation   The quality of being elongated Elope   Run away secretly with one''s beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas" Elopement   The act of running away with a lover (usually to get married) Elopidae   Tarpons and ladyfishes Elops   Type genus of the Elopidae: tenpounder Elops_saurus   Game fish resembling the tarpon but smaller Eloquence   Powerful and effective language Eloquent   Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech" Eloquently   In an articulate manner; "he argued articulately for his plan" Eloquently   With eloquence; "he expressed his ideas eloquently" Elsass   A region of northeastern France famous for its wines Elsa_Schiaparelli   Fashion designer born in Italy who was noted for her use of synthetic materials and brilliant colors (1896-1973) Back to top Else   Other than what is under consideration or implied; "ask somebody else"; "I don''t know what else to do"; "where else can we look?" Else   (usually used with `or'') if not, then; "watch your step or else you may fall"; "leave or else I''ll get angry" Else   Additional to or different from this one or place or time or manner; "nobody else is here"; "she ignored everything else"; "I don''t know where else to look"; "when else can we have the party?"; "couldn''t decide how else it could be done" Else(ip)   More; "would you like anything else?"; "I have nothing else to say" Elsewhere   In or to another place; "he went elsewhere"; "look elsewhere for the answer" Elsholtzia   Any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Elsholtzia having blue or purple flowers in one-sided spikes Elspar   Antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia Eluate   A liquid solution that results from elution Elucidate   Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Elucidate   Make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death" Elucidation   An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor''s clarification helped her to understand the textbook" Elucidation   An act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on Elucidative   That makes clear; "a clarifying example" Elude   Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully" Elude   Escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation" Elude   Be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; "What you are seeing in him eludes me" Eluding   The act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning) Elul   The twelfth month of the civil year; the sixth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in August and September) Elusion   The act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning) Elusive   Skillful at eluding capture; "a cabal of conspirators, each more elusive than the archterrorist"- David Kline Back to top Elusive   Difficult to describe; "a haunting elusive odor" Elusive   Be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind; "his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change"; "a subtle difference"; "that elusive thing the soul" Elusiveness   The quality of being difficult to grasp or pin down; "the author''s elusiveness may at times be construed as evasiveness" Elute   Wash out with a solvent, as in chromatography Elution   The process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions Elver   Young eel Elver   Young eel; may be sauteed or batter-fried Elves   An acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources; extremely bright extremely short (less than a msec) electrical flashes forming a huge ring (up to 400 km diameter) in the ionosphere Elvis   Street name for lysergic acid diethylamide Elvish   Usually good-naturedly mischievous; "perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"; "elvish tricks" Elvis_Aron_Presley   United States rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977) Elvis_Presley   United States rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977) Elwyn_Brooks_White   United States writer noted for his humorous essays (1899-1985) Elymus   Tall tufted perennial grasses (such as lyme grass or wild rye) Elymus_arenarius   A dune grass of the Pacific seacoast used as a sand binder Elymus_canadensis   North American wild rye Elymus_caput-medusae   Weedy rye grass having long bristling awns Elymus_condensatus   Stout perennial grass of western North America Elymus_hispidus   Asiatic grass introduced into United States rangelands for pasture and fodder Elymus_trachycaulos   North American grass cultivated in western United States as excellent forage crop Back to top Elysian   Of such surpassing excellence as to suggest divine inspiration; "her pies were simply divine"; "the divine Shakespeare"; "an elysian meal"; "an inspired performance" Elysian   Resembling paradise; causing happiness; "elysian peace"; "a paradisal place without work or struggle"; "paradisial isles"; "an age of paradisiacal happiness" Elysian   Relating to the Elysian Fields Elysian_Fields   (Greek mythology) the abode of the blessed after death Elysium   (Greek mythology) the abode of the blessed after death Elysium   A place or condition of ideal happiness Elytron   Either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings Ely_Culbertson   United States authority on contract bridge whose books helped to popularize the game (1891-1955) El_Aaium   A town in Morocco near the Atlantic coast El_Alamein   In World War II (1942); a decisive Allied victory by British troops under Montgomery over German troops under Rommel El_Alamein   A village west of Alexandria on the north coast of Egypt; the scene of a decisive Allied victory over the Germans in 1942 El_Beda   The capital and chief port of Qatar El_Caudillo   Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975) El_Cid   The hero of a Spanish epic poem from the 12th century El_Dorado   An imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers El_Giza   An ancient Egyptian city on the west bank of the Nile opposite Cairo; site of three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx El_Greco   Spanish painter (born in Greece) remembered for his religious works characterized by elongated human forms and dramatic use of color (1541-1614) El_Iskandriyah   The chief port of Egypt; located on the western edge of the Nile delta on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Alexander the Great; the capital of ancient Egypt El_Libertador   A mountain in the Andes in Argentina (22,047 feet high) El_Libertador   Venezuelan statesman who led the revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule; founded Bolivia in 1825 (1783-1830) Back to top El_Misti   The world''s 2nd largest active volcano; located in the Andes in southern Peru El_Muerto   A mountain peak in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile (21,457 feet high) El_Nino   The Christ child El_Nino   (oceanography) a warm ocean current that flows along the equator from the date line and south off the coast of Ecuador at Christmas time El_Nino_southern_oscillation   A more intense El Nino that occurs every few years when the welling up of cold nutrient-rich water does not occur; kills plankton and fish and affects weather patterns El_Paso   A city in western Texas on the Mexican border; located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande across from the Mexican city of Juarez El_Qahira   The capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs El_Salvador   A republic on the Pacific coast of Central America El_Salvadoran_colon   The basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos El_Salvadoran_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in El Salvador Em   A linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing Em   The square of a body of any size of type Emaciate   Grow weak and thin or waste away physically; "She emaciated during the chemotherapy" Emaciate   Cause to grow thin or weak; "The treatment emaciated him" Emaciated   Very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; "emaciated bony hands"; "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys"; "eyes were haggard and cavernous"; "small pinched faces"; "kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration" Emaciation   Extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease) Email   (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that is generated at the recipient''s terminal when he logs in Email   Communicate electronically on the computer; "she e-mailed me the good news" Emanate   Give out (breath or an odor); "The chimney exhales a thick smoke" Emanate   Proceed or issue forth, as from a source; "Water emanates from this hole in the ground" Back to top Emanation   The act of emitting; causing to flow forth Emanation   (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son" Emanation   Something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light etc.) Emancipate   Free from slavery or servitude Emancipate   Give equal rights to; of women and minorities Emancipated   Free from traditional social restraints; "an emancipated young woman pursuing her career"; "a liberated lifestyle" Emancipated   Freed from bondage Emancipation   Freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent''s relinquishing authority and control over a minor child Emancipationist   A reformer who favors abolishing slavery Emancipative   Tending to set free Emancipator   Someone who frees others from bondage; "Lincoln is known as the Great Emancipator" Emanuel_Svedberg   Swedish theologian (1688-1772) Emanuel_Swedenborg   Swedish theologian (1688-1772) Emarginate   Having a notched tip Emarginate_leaf   A leaf having a notch at the apex Emasculate   Remove the testicles of a male animal Emasculate   Deprive of strength or vigor; "The Senate emasculated the law" Emasculate   Having unsuitable feminine qualities Emasculated   (of a male animal) having the testicles removed; "a cut horse" Emasculation   Neutering a male animal by removing the testicles Back to top Emasculation   Loss of power and masculinity Embalm   Preserve a dead body Embalmer   A mortician who treats corpses with preservatives Embalmment   Preservation (of a dead body) by treating with balsams and drugs and other chemicals Embank   Enclose with banks, as for support or protection; "The river was embanked with a dyke" Embankment   A long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection Embargo   A government order imposing a trade barrier Embargo   Prevent commerce; "The U.S. embargoes Lybia" Embargo   Ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons; "embargoed publications" Embark   Set out on (an enterprise, subject of study, etc.); "she embarked upon a new career" Embark   Go on board Embark   Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer" Embarkation   The act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft Embarkment   The act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft Embark_on   Get off the ground; "Who started this company?"; "We embarked on an exciting enterprise"; "I start my day with a good breakfast"; "We began the new semester"; "The afternoon session begins at 4 PM"; "The blood shed started when the partisans launched a su Embarrass   Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious Embarrass   Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" Embarrassed   Made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; "too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street"; "humiliated that his wife had to go out to work"; "felt mortified by the comparison with her sister" Embarrassed   Caused to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable; "was discomfited by the personal questions"; "the child felt embarrassed by the attention of the adults" Embarrassed   Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious; "felt abashed at the extravagant praise"; "chagrined at the poor sales of his book"; "was embarrassed by her child''s tantrums" Back to top Embarrassing   Hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; "an awkward pause followed his remark"; "a sticky question"; "in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned Embarrassing   Causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation; "the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles"; "it was mortifying to know he had heard every word" Embarrassingly   Causing embarrassment; "the great man was embarrassingly humble and self-effacing" Embarrassment   Extreme excess; "an embarrassment of riches" Embarrassment   Some event that causes someone to be embarrassed; "the outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals" Embarrassment   The shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public Embarrassment   The state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy); "he is currently suffering financial embarrassments" Embassador   A diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another Embassy   A diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work Embassy   An ambassador and his entourage collectively Embattled   Having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; "a crenelated molding" Embattled   Prepared for battle; "an embattled city" Embattled   Beset with attackers or controversy or conflict; "embattled troops"; "an embattled governor" Embed   Fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum" Embedded   Inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole; "confused by the embedded Latin quotations"; "an embedded subordinate clause" Embedded   Enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass; "found pebbles embedded in the silt"; "stone containing many embedded fossils"; "peach and plum seeds embedded in a sweet edible pulp" Embellish   Make more beautiful Embellish   Add details to Embellish   Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day" Embellish   Be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere" Back to top Embellished   Rich in decorative detail Embellished   Excessively elaborate or showily expressed; "a writer of empurpled literature"; "many purple passages"; "speech embellished with classical quotations"; "an over-embellished story of the fish that got away" Embellishment   The act of adding extraneous decorations to something Embellishment   A superfluous ornament Embellishment   Elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings" Ember   A hot glowing or smouldering fragment of wood or coal left from a fire Emberiza   Old World buntings Emberiza_aureola   Common in Russia and Siberia Emberiza_citrinella   European bunting the male being bright yellow Emberiza_hortulana   Brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy Emberiza_schoeniclus   European bunting inhabiting marshy areas Emberizidae   Buntings and some New World sparrows Ember_Day   A day set aside for fasting and prayer Embezzle   Appropriate (as property entrusted to one''s care) fraudulently to one''s own use; "The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family" Embezzled   Taken for your own use in violation of a trust; "the embezzled funds amounted to millions of dollars" Embezzled   Taken for your own use in violation of a trust; "the banker absconded with embezzled funds" Embezzlement   The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else Embezzler   Someone who violates a trust by taking (money) for their own use Embiodea   Web spinners Embioptera   Web spinners Back to top Embiotocidae   Viviparous percoid fishes comprising the surf fishes Embitter   Cause to be bitter or resentful; "These injustices embittered her even more" Embitterment   The state of being embittered; "the embitterment that resulted from the loss of his job never left him" Emblazon   Decorate with heraldic arms Emblazon   Decorate with colors; "color the walls with paint in warm tones" Emblem   Special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. Emblem   A visible symbol representing an abstract idea Emblematic   Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; "a crown is emblematic of royalty"; "the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish" Emblematic   Being or serving as an illustration of a type; "the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy"; "an action exemplary of his conduct"; Emblematical   Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; "a crown is emblematic of royalty"; "the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish" Embodied   Possessing or existing in bodily form; "what seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind"- Shakespeare; "an incarnate spirit"; "`corporate'' is an archaic term" Embodied   Expressed by; "the idea embodied in the text" Embodiment   Giving concrete form to an abstract concept Embodiment   A concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life" Embodiment   A new personification of a familiar idea; "the embodiment of hope"; "the incarnation of evil"; "the very avatar of cunning" Embody   Represent, as of a character on stage; "Derek Jacobi was Hamlet" Embody   Represent in bodily form; "He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system"; "The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist" Embody   Represent or express something abstract in tangible form; "This painting embodies the feelings of the Romantic period" Embolden   Give encouragement to Emboldened   Made bold or courageous Back to top Embolectomy   Surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery) Embolic   Of or relating to an embolism or embolus Embolism   Occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle) Embolism   An insertion into a calendar Embolus   An abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood Embonpoint   The bodily property of being well rounded Embonpoint   Euphemisms for slightly fat; "a generation ago...buxom actresses were popular"- Robt.A.Hamilton; "chubby babies"; "pleasingly plump" Emboss   Raise in a relief; "embossed stationary" Embossed   Embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery; "brocaded silk"; "an embossed satin"; "embossed leather"; "raised needlework"; "raised metalwork" Embossment   Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background Embossment   An impression produced by pressure or printing Embothrium   Small genus of South American evergreen shrubs or small trees with long willowy branches and flowers in flamboyant terminal clusters Embothrium_coccineum   Grown for outstanding display of brilliant usually scarlet-crimson flowers; Andes Embouchure   The aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly Embower   Enclose in a bower Embowered   Enclosed or sheltered in or as if in a bower; "a house embowered with wysteria" Embrace   A close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" Embrace   The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) Embrace   The state of taking in or encircling; "an island in the embrace of the sea" Embrace   Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one''s own; "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith" Back to top Embrace   Hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced" Embrace   Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one''s sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group" Embracing   The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) Embrangle   Make more complicated or confused through entanglements Embrasure   An opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through Embrocate   Administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing Embrocation   A medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain Embroider   Add details to Embroider   Decorate with needlework Embroidered   Adorned with embroidery Embroiderer   Someone who ornaments with needlework Embroideress   A woman embroiderer Embroidery   Decorative needlework Embroidery   Elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings" Embroidery_frame   A frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering Embroidery_hoop   A frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering Embroidery_needle   A long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread Embroil   Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don''t drag me into this business" Embroiled   Deeply involved especially in something complicated; "embroiled in the conflict"; "felt unwilling entangled in their affairs" Embroilment   An intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation Back to top Embrown   Make brown Embrown   Cause to darken Embryo   An animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life Embryo   (botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium Embryologic   Of an organism prior to birth or hatching; "in the embryonic stage"; "embryologic development" Embryology   The branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms Embryoma_of_the_kidney   Malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass Embryonal   Of an organism prior to birth or hatching; "in the embryonic stage"; "embryologic development" Embryonal   Of or relating to an embryo; "the embryonic membrane" Embryonal_carcinoma   Malignant neoplasm of the testis Embryonal_carcinosarcoma   A tumor composed of immature undifferentiated cells Embryonal_rhabdomyosarcoma   Form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in infants and children Embryonal_rhabdosarcoma   Form of rhabdomyosarcoma occurring mainly in infants and children Embryonic   In an early stage of development; "the embryo government staffed by survivors of the massacre"; "an embryonic nation, not yet self-governing" Embryonic   Of an organism prior to birth or hatching; "in the embryonic stage"; "embryologic development" Embryonic   Of or relating to an embryo; "the embryonic membrane" Embryonic_cell   A cell of an embryo Embryonic_membrane   The inner embryonic membrane of higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) Embryonic_stem-cell_research   Biological research on stem cells derived from embryos and their use in medicine Embryonic_tissue   Tissue in an embryo Back to top Embryotic   In an early stage of development; "the embryo government staffed by survivors of the massacre"; "an embryonic nation, not yet self-governing" Emcee   A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) Emcee   Act as a master of ceremonies EMDA   Therapy that uses a local electric current to introduce the ions of a medicine into the tissues Emeer   An independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) Emend   Make improvements or corrections to; "the text was emended in the second edition" Emendation   A correction by emending; a correction resulting from critical editing Emended   Improved or corrected by critical editing; "the emended text" Emerald   The green color of an emerald Emerald   A transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem Emerald   A green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone Emerald_creeper   Vigorous Philippine evergreen twining liana; grown for spectacular festoons of green flowers that resemble lobster claws Emerald_Isle   An island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Emerald_shiner   Small blunt-nosed fish of Great Lakes and Mississippi valley with a greenish luster Emerge   Come out into view, as from concealment; "Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office" Emerge   Become known or apparent; "Some nice results emerged from the study" Emerge   Come out of; "Water issued from the hole in the wall"; "The words seemed to come out by themselves" Emerge   Come up to the surface of or rise; "He felt new emotions emerge" Emerge   Happen or occur as a result of something Emergence   The act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent Back to top Emergence   The act of emerging Emergence   The becoming visible; "not a day''s difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins" Emergence   The gradual beginning or coming forth; "figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece" Emergency   A brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage Emergency   A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency" Emergency   A state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared a state of emergency" Emergency_Alert_System   A federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events Emergency_brake   A brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage Emergency_exit   A stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits emergency exit in the case of fire Emergency_landing   An unscheduled airplane landing that is made under circumstances (engine failure or adverse weather) not under the pilot''s control Emergency_medicine   The branch of medicine concerned with the prompt diagnosis and treatment of injuries or trauma or sudden illness Emergency_procedure   (medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency) Emergency_room   A room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment Emergent   Coming into existence; "a nascent republic" Emergent_evolution   The appearance of entirely new properties at certain critical stages in the course of evolution Emerging   Coming into existence; "a nascent republic" Emerging   Coming to maturity; "the rising generation" Emerging   Coming into view; "as newly emerging emotions and ideas well up in him" Emeritus   Honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus'' as in `professor emeritus''; `retired from assigned duties'' need not imply that one is inactive Emersion   The act of emerging Back to top Emersion   (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse Emerson   United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882) Emery   A hard gary-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) Emery_cloth   Cloth covered with powdered emery Emery_paper   Stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand Emery_rock   A mixture of emery dust and a binder; can be molded into grindstones Emery_stone   A mixture of emery dust and a binder; can be molded into grindstones Emery_wheel   A wheel composed of abrasive material; used for grinding Emeside   An anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy Emesis   The reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth Emesis_basin   A basin used by bedridden patients for vomiting Emetic   A medicine that induces nausea and vomiting Emetrol   Trade name for an antiemetic drug that has a mint flavor Emf   The rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts EMG   A graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions Emigrant   Someone who leaves one country to settle in another Emigrate   Leave one''s country of residence for a new one; "Many people had to emigrate during the Nazi period" Emigration   Migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another) Emigre   Someone who leaves one country to settle in another Emigree   Someone who leaves one country to settle in another Back to top Emile   The boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau Emile_Durkheim   French sociologist and first professor of sociology at the Sorbonne (1858-1917) Emile_Gaboriau   French writer considered by some to be a founder of the detective novel (1832-1873) Emile_Herzog   French writer best known for his biographies (1885-1967) Emile_Zola   French novelist and critic; defender of Dreyfus (1840-1902) Emilia   Tropical African herbs Emilia-Romagna   A region of north central Italy on the Adriatic Emiliano_Zapata   Mexican revolutionary who led a revolt for agrarian reforms (1879-1919) Emilia_coccinea   Tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia Emilia_flammea   Tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia Emilia_javanica   Tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia Emilia_sagitta   Tropical Asiatic annual cultivated for its small tassel-shaped heads of scarlet flowers Emilie_Charlotte_le_Breton   British actress and mistress of the prince who later became Edward VII (1853-1929) Emily_Bronte   English novelist; one of three Bronte sisters (1818-1848) Emily_Dickinson   United States poet noted for her mystical and unrhymed poems (1830-1886) Emily_Jane_Bronte   English novelist; one of three Bronte sisters (1818-1848) Emily_Post   United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960) Emily_Price_Post   United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960) Emil_Hermann_Fischer   German chemist noted for work on synthetic sugars and the purines (1852-1919) Emil_Klaus_Julius_Fuchs   British physicist who was born in Germany and fled Nazi persecution; in the 1940s he passed secret information to the USSR about the development of the atom bomb in the United States (1911-1988) Back to top Eminence   A protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament Eminence   High status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence" Eminence_grise   (French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position; "the President''s wife is an eminence grise in matters of education" Eminent   Of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering iceburgs" Eminent   (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor"; "an eminent scholar"; "a great statesman" Eminent   Having achieved eminence; "an eminent physician" Eminent   Standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community" Eminently   In an eminent manner; "two subjects on which he was eminently qualified to make an original contribution" Eminent_domain   The right of the state to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment that was added to the Constitution of the United States requires that just compensation be made Emir   An independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) Emirate   The office of an emir Emirate   The domain controlled by an emir Emissary   Someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else Emissary_vein   One of several connecting veins in the scalp and head that drain blood from sinuses in the dura mater to veins outside the skull Emission   The act of emitting; causing to flow forth Emission   The occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe) Emission   Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus" Emission   The release of electrons from parent atoms Emission   A substance that is emitted or released Emission_spectrum   Spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a self-luminous source Back to top Emit   Expel (gases or odors) Emit   Express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand" Emit   Give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.; "The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits" Emitter   The electrode in a transistor where electrons originate Emitting   Giving off light or heat or radiation; "the physical temperature of the emitting material" Emmanthe   1 species: yellow bells Emmanthe_penduliflora   Viscid herb of arid or desert habitats of southwestern United States having pendulous yellow flowers Emma_Goldman   United States anarchist (born in Russia) who opposed conscription; was deported to the Soviet Union in 1919 (1869-1940) Emma_Hart_Willard   United States educator who was an early campaigner for higher education for women (1787-1870) Emmenagogue   Any agent that promotes menstrual discharge Emmental   Swiss cheese with large holes Emmentaler   Swiss cheese with large holes Emmenthal   Swiss cheese with large holes Emmenthaler   Swiss cheese with large holes Emmer   Hard red wheat grown especially in Russia and Germany; in United States as stock feed Emmet   Social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers Emmetropia   (ophthalmology) the normal refractive condition of the eye in which there is clear focus of light on the retina Emmetropic   Of or relating to the normal condition of the eye in which visual images are in clear focus on the retina Emmett_Kelly   United States circus clown (1898-1979) Emmy   An annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television Back to top Emmy_Noether   German mathematician (1882-1935) Emollient   Toiletry consisting of any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin Emollient   Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin Emolument   Compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees); "a clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving emoluments from their own votes" Emote   Give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role Emoticon   A representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email; ":-( and :-) are emoticons" Emotion   Any strong feeling Emotional   Of persons; excessively affected by emotion; "he would become emotional over nothing at all"; "she was worked up about all the noise" Emotional   Extravagantly demonstrative; "insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship"; "a large gushing female"; "write unrestrained and gushy poetry" Emotional   Of more than usual emotion; "his behavior was highly emotional" Emotional   Determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason; "it was an emotional judgment" Emotional   Of or pertaining to emotion; "emotional health"; "an emotional crisis" Emotionalism   Emotional nature or quality Emotionality   Emotional nature or quality Emotionally   With regard to emotions; "emotionally secure" Emotionally   In an emotional manner; "at the funeral he spoke emotionally" Emotional_arousal   The arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior Emotional_disorder   Any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant Emotional_disturbance   Any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant Emotional_person   A person subject to strong states of emotion Back to top Emotional_state   The state of a person''s emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose" Emotionless   Unmoved by feeling; "he kept his emotionless objectivity and faith in the cause he served"; "this passionless girl was like an icicle in the sunshine"-Margaret Deland Emotionlessness   Absence of emotion Emotionlessness   Apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions Emotive   Characterized by emotion Empale   Pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer" Empanel   Select from a list; "empanel prospective jurors" Empanel   Enter into a list of prospective jurors Empathetic   Showing empathy or ready comprehension of others'' states; "a sensitive and empathetic school counselor" Empathetically   In a sympathetic manner; "she listened to him sympathetically" Empathic   Showing empathy or ready comprehension of others'' states; "a sensitive and empathetic school counselor" Empathise   Be understanding of; "You don''t need to explain--I understand!" Empathize   Be understanding of; "You don''t need to explain--I understand!" Empathy   Understanding and entering into another''s feelings Empedocles   Greek philosopher who taught that all matter is composed of particles of fire and water and air and earth (fifth century BC) Empennage   The rear part of an aircraft Emperor   Large richly colored butterfly Emperor   Large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings Emperor   Red table grape of California Emperor   The male ruler of an empire Back to top Emperor_butterfly   Large richly colored butterfly Emperor_Francis_II   The last Holy Roman Emperor (1768-1835) Emperor_moth   Large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings Emperor_Napoleon_III   Nephew of Napoleon I and emperor of the French from 1852 to 1871 (1808-1873) Emperor_of_Rome   Sovereign of the Roman Empire Emperor_penguin   The largest penguin; an Antarctic penguin Empetraceae   Heathlike shrubs Empetrum   Crowberries Emphasis   Intensity or forcefulness of expression; "the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights" Emphasis   The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable" Emphasis   Special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g. Emphasis   Special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of gray with distinctive red accents" Emphasise   To stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet" Emphasise   Give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words" Emphasised   Spoken with emphasis; "an emphatic word" Emphasize   To stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet" Emphasize   Give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words" Emphasized   Spoken with emphasis; "an emphatic word" Emphasizing   The act of giving special importance or significance to something Emphatic   Forceful and definite in expression or action; "the document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty" Back to top Emphatic   Sudden and strong; "an emphatic no" Emphatic   Spoken with emphasis; "an emphatic word" Emphatically   Without question and beyond doubt; "it was decidedly too expensive"; "she told him off in spades"; "by all odds they should win" Emphysema   An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age Emphysematous   Relating to or resembling or being emphysema Emphysematous_gangrene   (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by Clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon Emphysematous_phlegmon   (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by Clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon Empire   An eating apple that somewhat resembles a McIntosh; used as both an eating and a cooking apple Empire   A group of countries under a single authority; "the British empire" Empire   A group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization Empire   A monarchy with an emperor as head of state Empire   The domain ruled by an emperor or empress Empire_day   British, anniversary of Queen Victoria''s birth Empire_State   A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies Empire_State_of_the_South   A state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War Empiric   Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; "an empirical basis for an ethical theory"; "empirical laws"; "empirical data"; "an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known" Empiric   Relying on medical quackery; "empiric treatment" Empirical   Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; "an empirical basis for an ethical theory"; "empirical laws"; "empirical data"; "an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known" Empirical   Relying on medical quackery; "empiric treatment" Empirically   In an empirical manner; "this can be empirically tested" Back to top Empirical_formula   A chemical formula showing the ratio of elements in a compound rather than the total number of atoms Empirical_research   An empirical search for knowledge Empiricism   Medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings Empiricism   The application of empirical methods in any art or science Empiricism   (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience Empiricist   A philosopher who subscribes to empiricism Empiricist_philosophy   (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience Empirin   The acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets Emplace   Put into place or position; "the box with the ancestors'' ashes was emplaced on the top shelf of the house altar" Emplace   Provide a new emplacement for guns Emplacement   The act of putting something in a certain place or location Emplacement   Military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon Emplane   Board a plane Employ   The state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city" Employ   Put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can''t make use of this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied Employ   Engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?" Employable   Physically and mentally capable of working at a regular job and available Employed   Having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary; "most of our graduates are employed" Employed   Put to use Employee   A worker who is hired to perform a job Back to top Employee-owned_business   A commercial enterprise owned by the people who work for it Employee-owned_enterprise   A commercial enterprise owned by the people who work for it Employee_ownership   Ownership of a business by the people who work for it Employee_savings_plan   A plan that allows employees to contribute to an investment pool managed the employer Employee_stock_ownership_plan   A program under which employees regularly accumulate shares and may ultimately assume control of the company Employee_turnover   The ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers Employer   A person or firm that employs workers Employment   The occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work" Employment   The act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" Employment   The act of giving someone a job Employment   The state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city" Employment_agency   An agency that finds people to fill particular jobs or finds jobs for unemployed people Employment_agent   Someone who runs an employment agency Employment_agreement   Contract between employer and employee Employment_contract   Contract between employer and employee Employment_interview   An interview to determine whether an applicant is suitable for a position of employment Employment_office   An agency that finds people to fill particular jobs or finds jobs for unemployed people Emporium   A large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain Empower   Give or delegate power or authority to; "She authorized her assistant to sign the papers" Empower   Give qualities or abilities to Back to top Empowered   Invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter Empowerment   The act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant Empress   A woman Emperor or the wife of an Emperor Emptied   Having been made empty Emptiness   The quality of being valueless or futile; "he rejected the vanities of the world" Emptiness   An empty area or space; "the huge desert voids"; "the emptiness of outer space"; "without their support he''ll be ruling in a vacuum" Emptiness   Having an empty stomach Emptiness   The state of containing nothing Emptor   A person who buys Empty   A container that has been emptied; "return all empties to the store" Empty   Excrete or discharge from the body Empty   Become empty or void of its content; "The room emptied" Empty   Make void or empty of contents; "Empty the box"; "The alarm emptied the building" Empty   Remove; "Empty the water" Empty   Leave behind empty; move out of; "You must vacate your office by tonight" Empty   Holding or containing nothing; "an empty glass"; "an empty room"; "full of empty seats"; "empty hours" Empty   Emptied of emotion; "after the violent argument he felt empty" Empty   Needing nourishment; "after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime"; "empty-bellied children" Empty   Devoid of significance or point; "empty promises"; "a hollow victory"; "vacuous comments" Empty   Having nothing inside; "an empty sphere" Back to top Empty-bellied   Needing nourishment; "after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime"; "empty-bellied children" Empty-handed   Carrying nothing in the hands Empty-handed   Having acquired or gained nothing; "the returned from the negotiations empty-handed" Empty-headed   Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles" Emptying   The act of removing the contents of something Empty_nester   A parent whose children have grown up and left home Empty_of(p)   Completely wanting or lacking; "writing barren of insight"; "young recruits destitute of experience"; "a novel devoid of wit and inventiveness"; "a life empty of happiness"; "innocent of literary merit"; "void of understanding" Empty_talk   Loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric" Empty_words   Loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric" Empurple   Color purple Empurpled   A chromatic color between red and blue Empurpled   Excessively elaborate or showily expressed; "a writer of empurpled literature"; "many purple passages"; "speech embellished with classical quotations"; "an over-embellished story of the fish that got away" Empyema   A collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity) Empyreal   Inspiring awe; "well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- M.S.Dworkin; "empyrean aplomb"- Hamilton Basso; "the sublime beauty of the night" Empyreal   Of or relating to the sky or heavens; "the empyrean sphere" Empyrean   The apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected Empyrean   Inspiring awe; "well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity"- M.S.Dworkin; "empyrean aplomb"- Hamilton Basso; "the sublime beauty of the night" Empyrean   Of or relating to the sky or heavens; "the empyrean sphere" Emu   Large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller Emu   Any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism Back to top Emulate   Compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with; "This artists''s drawings cannot emulate his water colors" Emulate   Imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software Emulate   Strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; "He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister" Emulation   Effort to equal or surpass another Emulation   (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another Emulation   Ambition to equal or excel Emulator   Someone who copies the words or behavior of another Emulous   Eager to surpass others Emulous   Characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation Emulously   In a competitively imitative manner; "she emulously tried to outdo her older sister" Emulsified   (of immiscible or not completely miscible liquids) blended by the suspending of small globules of one liquid (as oil) in another (as water or vinegar) Emulsifier   A surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion Emulsify   Form into or become an emulsion; "The solution emulsified" Emulsify   Cause to become an emulsion; make into an emulsion Emulsion   A light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin Emulsion   (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; "an oil-in-water emulsion" Emu_novaehollandiae   Large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller Emydidae   Box and water turtles En   Half the width of an em En-lil   God of the air and king of the Sumerian gods Back to top Enable   Render capable or able for some task; "This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street"; "The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain" Enabling   Providing legal power or sanction; "an enabling resolution"; "enabling power" Enabling_act   A provision in a law that confers on appropriate officials the power to implement or enforce the law Enabling_clause   A provision in a law that confers on appropriate officials the power to implement or enforce the law Enabling_legislation   Legislation that gives appropriate officials the authority to implement or enforce the law Enact   Act out; represent or perform as if in a play; "She reenacted what had happened earlier that day" Enact   Order by virtue of superior authority; decree; "The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews"; "the legislature enacted this law in 1985" Enactment   Acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture Enactment   The passing of a law by a legislative body Enactment   A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body Enalapril   An ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks Enallage   A substitution of part of speech or gender or number or tense etc. (e.g., editorial `we'' for `I'') Enamel   Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze Enamel   A paint that dries to a hard glossy finish Enamel   Hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth Enamel   A colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection Enamel   Coat, inlay, or surface with enamel Enameled   Covered with or as if with a glossy and usually brightly colored coating; "her enameled nails"; "the sun-enameled scene"; "a blue enameled bowl" Enamelware   Cooking utensil of enameled iron Enamine   An amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N- Back to top Enamor   Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men''s hearts" Enamored   Marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness; "she was crazy about him"; "gaga over the rock group''s new album"; "he was infatuated with her" Enamoredness   A feeling of sexual love Enamour   Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men''s hearts" Enanthem   Eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease Enanthema   Eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease Enantiomer   Either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical Enantiomorph   Either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical Enantiomorphism   The relation of opposition between crystals or molecules that are reflections of one another Enarthrodial_joint   A freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone Enarthrosis   A freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone Enate   One related on the mother''s side Enate   Related on the mother''s side; "my maternal grandmother" Enatic   Related on the mother''s side; "my maternal grandmother" Enation   A natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ Enation   Line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family Enbrel   A genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Encainide   Antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients Encamp   Live in or as if in a tent; "Can we go camping again this summer?"; "The circus tented near the town"; "The houseguests had to camp in the living room" Encampment   The act of encamping and living in tents in a camp Back to top Encampment   Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling" Encampment   A site where people on holiday can pitch a tent Encapsulate   Put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume; "capsulize the news" Encapsulate   Enclose in a capsule or other small container Encapsulation   The process of enclosing (as in a capsule) Encapsulation   The condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule); "the encapsulation of tendons in membranous sheaths" Encase   Enclose in, or as if in, a case; "my feet were encased in mud" Encased   Covered or protected with or as if with a case; "knights cased in steel"; "products encased in leatherette" Encasement   The act of enclosing something in a case Encaustic   A paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application Enceinte   In an advanced stage of pregnancy; "was big with child"; "was great with child" Encelia   Genus of shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico: brittlebush Encelia_farinosa   Fragrant rounded shrub of southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico having brittle stems and small crowded blue-green leaves and yellow flowers; produces a resin used in incense and varnish and in folk medicine Enceliopsis   Small genus of xerophytic herbs of southwestern United States Enceliopsis_nudicaulis   Herb having a basal cluster of gray-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head; desert areas Idaho to Arizona Encephalartos   Any of numerous cycads of the genus Encephalartos having stout cylindrical trunks and a terminal crown of long often spiny pinnate leaves Encephalartos_caffer   South African cycad; the farinaceous pith of the fruit used as food Encephalitis   Inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis'' is no longer in scientific use) Encephalitis_lethargica   An encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness Encephalocele   Protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull Back to top Encephalogram   An X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast Encephalogram   A graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph Encephalography   Roentgenography of the brain after spinal fluid has been replaced by a gas (usually oxygen); produces an encephalogram Encephalomeningitis   Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges Encephalomyelitis   Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord Encephalon   That part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord Encephalopathy   Any disorder or disease of the brain Enchain   Restrain or bind with chains Enchained   Bound with chains; "enchained demons strained in anger to gnaw on his bones"; "prisoners in chains" Enchant   Cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something Enchant   Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men''s hearts" Enchant   Hold spellbound Enchanted   Influenced as by charms or incantations Enchanter   A sorcerer or magician Enchanter's_nightshade   Any of several erect perennial rhizomatous herbs of the genus Circaea having white flowers that open at dawn; northern hemisphere Enchanting   Capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman" Enchantingly   In a bewitching manner; "she was bewitchingly beautiful" Enchantment   A magical spell Enchantment   A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual Enchantment   A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation Back to top Enchantress   A female sorcerer or magician Enchantress   A woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive Enchilada   Tortilla with meat filling baked in chili-seasoned tomato sauce Enchiridion   A concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location Enchondroma   Benign slow-growing tumor of cartilaginous cells at the ends of tubular bones (especially in the hands and feet) Encipher   Convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons" Encircle   Bind with something round or circular Encircle   Form a circle around; "encircle the errors" Encircle   Be around; "Developments surround the town"; "The river encircles the village" Encircled   Adorned or crowned with a circlet; sometimes used as combining forms; "a brow encircled with laurel"; "wreathed in an extraordinary luminescence"; "ringed round with daisies"; "smoke-wreathed" Encircled   Enclosed within a circle; "the encircled camp was complete cut off" Encircled   Confined on all sides; "a camp surrounded by enemies"; "the encircled pioneers" Encirclement   A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy Encircling(a)   Being all around the edges; enclosing; "his encircling arms"; "the room''s skirting board needs painting" Enclave   An enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it Enclose   Introduce; "Insert your ticket here" Enclose   Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house" Enclose   Surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him" Enclose   Close in or confine Enclosed   Closed in or surrounded or included within; "an enclosed porch"; "an enclosed yard"; "the enclosed check is to cover shipping and handling" Back to top Enclosed_space   Space that is surrounded by something Enclosing   The act of enclosing something inside something else Enclosure   The act of enclosing something inside something else Enclosure   Artifact consisting of a space that has been enclosed for some purpose Enclosure   Something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter Enclosure   A naturally enclosed space Enclothe   Provide with clothes or put clothes on; "Parents must feed and dress their child" Encode   Convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons" Encoding   The activity of converting from plain text into code Encolure   The mane of a horse Encomiastic   Formally expressing praise Encomium   A formal expression of praise Encompass   Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one''s sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group" Encompassing   Broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide Encompassing(a)   Closely encircling; "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside" Encompassment   Including entirely Encopresis   Involuntary defecation not attributable to physical defects or illness Encore   An extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand Encore   Request an encore, from a performer Encounter   A casual meeting with a person of thing Back to top Encounter   A minor short-term fight Encounter   A hostile disagreement face-to-face Encounter   A casual or unexpected convergence; "he still remembers their meeting in Paris"; "there was a brief encounter in the hallway" Encounter   Contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary" Encounter   Come together; "I''ll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!" Encounter   Come upon, as if by accident; meet with; "We find this idea in Plato"; "I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here"; "She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day" Encounter   Be beset by; "The project ran into numerous financial difficulties" Encounter   Experience as a reaction; "My proposal met with much opposition" Encounter_group   A meeting of people to develop mutual understanding by freely expressing emotions Encourage   Spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife" Encourage   Inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to Encourage   Contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" Encouraged   Inspired with confidence; "felt bucked up by his success" Encouragement   The act of giving hope or support to someone Encouragement   The expression of approval and support Encouragement   The feeling of being encouraged Encouraging   Tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision" Encouraging   Giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research" Encouraging   Furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher" Encouragingly   In an encouraging manner; "`Go on,'' he said encouragingly to his student" Back to top Encrimson   Make crimson Encroach   Advance beyond the usual limit Encroach   Impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains" Encroacher   Someone who enters by force in order to conquer Encroaching(a)   Gradually intrusive without right or permission; "we moved back from the encroaching tide"; "invasive tourists"; "trespassing hunters" Encroachment   Influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" Encroachment   Entry to another''s property without right or permission Encroachment   Any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts" Encroach_upon   To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my territory"; "The neighbors intrude on your privacy" Encrust   Form a crust or a hard layer Encrust   Cover or coat with a crust Encrust   Decorate or cover lavishly with gems Encrustation   A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay Encrustation   A hard outer layer that covers something Encrustation   The formation of a crust Encrusted   Having a hardened crust as a covering Encrypt   Convert ordinary language into code; "We should encode the message for security reasons" Encryption   The activity of converting from plain text into code Enculturation   The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; "the socialization of children to the norms of their culture" Encumber   Hold back Back to top Encumbered   Loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load; "a summer resort...encumbered with great clapboard-and-stucco hotels"- A.J.Liebling; "a hiker encumbered with a heavy backpack"; "an encumbered estate" Encumbrance   Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Encumbrance   An onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that''s a load off my mind" Encumbrance   A charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) Encyclia   Large genus of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas and West Indies; formerly included in genus Epidendrum Encyclia_citrina   Mexican epiphytic orchid with glaucous gray-green leaves and lemon- to golden-yellow flowers appearing only partially opened; sometimes placed in genus Cattleya Encyclia_tampensis   Orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum Encyclia_venosa   Mexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip Encyclical   A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world Encyclical   Intended for wide distribution; "an encyclical letter" Encyclical_letter   A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world Encyclopaedia   A reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty Encyclopaedic   Broad in scope or content; "encyclopedic knowledge" Encyclopaedism   Profound scholarly knowledge Encyclopaedist   A person who compiles (or writes for) encyclopedias Encyclopedia   A reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty Encyclopedic   Broad in scope or content; "encyclopedic knowledge" Encyclopedism   Profound scholarly knowledge Encyclopedist   A person who compiles (or writes for) encyclopedias Encysted   Enclosed in (or as if in) a cyst Back to top End   A position on the line of scrimmage; "no one wanted to play end" End   The part you are expected to play; "he held up his end" End   A piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold End   A final part or section; "we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus"; "Start at the beginning and go on until you come to the end" End   The state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" End   The last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..." End   The concluding parts of an event or occurrence; "the end was exciting"; "I had to miss the last of the movie" End   A boundary marking the extremities of something; "the end of town" End   Either extremity of something that has length; "the end of the pier"; "she knotted the end of the thread"; "they rode to the end of the line" End   The surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object; "one end of the box was marked `This side up''" End   One of two places from which people are communicating to each other; "the phone rang at the other end"; "both ends wrote at the same time" End   (football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage; "the end managed to hold onto the pass" End   A final state; "he came to a bad end"; "the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end" End   The point in time at which something ends; "the end of the year"; "the ending of warranty period" End   Bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"; "The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WWI" End   Put an end to; "The terrible news ended our hopes that he had survived" End   Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical; "the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"; "Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other"; "My property ends by the bushes"; "The symphony end End   Be the end of; be the last or concluding part of; "This sad scene ended the movie" End-all   The ultimate goal; "human beings are not the end-all of evolution" End-plate   The flattened end of a motor neuron that transmits neural impulses to a muscle Back to top End-rhymed   Rhymed on the terminal syllables of the verses End-stopped   (verse) having a rhetorical pause at the end of each line End-to-end   With the end of one object in contact lengthwise with the end of another object End-to-end   From first to last; "the play was excellent end-to-end" Endaemonism   An ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason Endameba   Any ameba of the genus Endamoeba Endamoeba   The type genus of the family Endamoebidae Endamoeba_histolytica   The parasitic ameba that causes amebic dysentery in human beings Endamoebidae   A large family of endoparasitic amebas that invade the digestive tract Endanger   Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position Endanger   Pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops" Endangered   (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an endangered species" Endangered_species   A species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction Endarterectomy   Surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis Endarteritis   Inflammation of the inner lining of an artery Endear   Make attractive or lovable; "This behavior endeared her to me" Endearing   Lovable especially in a childlike or naive way Endearingly   In an adorable manner; "the toddler behaved adorably" Endearment   The act of showing affection Endeavor   Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" Back to top Endeavor   A purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise" Endeavor   Attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy" Endeavour   Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" Endeavour   A purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise" Endeavour   Attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy" Endecott   Born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665) Ended   Having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the harvesting was complete"; "the affair is over, ended, finished"; "the abruptly terminated interview" Endemic   A plant that is native to a certain limited area; "it is an endemic found only this island" Endemic   A disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location Endemic   Originating where it is found; "the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo"; "autochthonous rocks and people and folktales"; "endemic folkways"; "the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan" Endemic   Native to or confined to a certain region; "the islands have a number of interesting endemic species" Endemic   Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality; "diseases endemic to the tropics"; "endemic malaria"; "food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of th Endemical   Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality; "diseases endemic to the tropics"; "endemic malaria"; "food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of th Endemic_disease   A disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location Endemic_typhus   Acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash Endemism   Nativeness by virtue or originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place) Enderby_Land   A region of Antarctica between Queen Maud Land and Wilkes Land; claimed by Australia Endermatic   Acting by absorption through the skin; "endermic ointment" Endermic   Acting by absorption through the skin; "endermic ointment" Endgame   The final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board Back to top Endgame   The final stages of an extended process of negotiation; "the diplomatic endgame" Endicott   Born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665) Ending   The act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement" Ending   The end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don''t like words that have -ism as an ending" Ending   The last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..." Ending   Event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show" Ending   The point in time at which something ends; "the end of the year"; "the ending of warranty period" Endive   Variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges Endive   Widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched Endless   Occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted; "a child''s incessant questions"; "your perpetual (or continual) complaints" Endless   Having the ends united so as to form a continuous whole; "an endless chain" Endless   Having no known beginning and presumably no end; "the dateless rise and fall of the tides"; "time is endless"; "sempiternal truth" Endless   Infinitely great in number; "endless waves" Endless   Tiresomely long; seemingly without end; "endless debates"; "an endless conversation"; "the wait seemed eternal"; "eternal quarreling"; "an interminable sermon" Endlessly   Continuing forever without end; "there are infinitely many possibilities" Endlessly   With unflagging resolve; "dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste" Endlessly   All the time; seemingly without stopping; "a theological student with whom I argued interminably"; "her nagging went on endlessly" Endlessly   (spatial sense) seeming to have no bounds; "the Nubian desert seemed to stretch out before them endlessly" Endlessness   The property of being (or seeming to be) without end Endmost   Being or situated at an end; "the endmost pillar"; "terminal buds on a branch"; "a terminal station"; "the terminal syllable" Back to top Endoblast   The inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems Endocarditis   Inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves Endocardium   The membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the heart valves Endocarp   The hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed; "you should remove the stones from prunes before cooking" Endocentric   Fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents; "when `three blind mice'' serves as a noun it is an endocentric construction" Endocervicitis   Inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix Endocranium   Membrane lining the inside of the skull Endocrinal   Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; "endocrine system" Endocrine   Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream Endocrine   The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect Endocrine   Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; "endocrine system" Endocrine_gland   Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream Endocrine_system   The system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity Endocrinologist   Physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system Endocrinology   The branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions Endoderm   The inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems Endodontia   The branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp Endodontic   Of or relating to or involving or practicing endodontics; "an endodontic specialist" Endodontics   The branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp Endodontist   A dentist specializing in diseases of the dental pulp and nerve Back to top Endoergic   (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy Endoergic_reaction   A nuclear reaction occurring with absorption of energy Endogamic   Pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe Endogamic   Characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind Endogamous   Pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe Endogamous   Characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind Endogamy   Marriage within one''s own tribe or group as required by custom or law Endogen   A monocotyledonous flowering plant; the stem grows by deposits on its inside Endogenetic   Of rocks formed or occuring beneath the surface of the earth; "endogenic rocks are not clastic" Endogenic   Derived or originating internally Endogenic   Of rocks formed or occuring beneath the surface of the earth; "endogenic rocks are not clastic" Endogenous   Derived or originating internally Endogenous   Of or resembling an endogen Endogenous_depression   A state of depression for which there is no apparent precipitating cause Endogeny   A geological phenomenon below the surface of the earth Endolymph   The bodily fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear Endometrial   Of or relating to the endometrium Endometrial_cancer   Cancer of the uterine lining Endometrial_carcinoma   Cancer of the uterine lining Endometriosis   The presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea Back to top Endometritis   Inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium) Endometrium   (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition Endomorph   A heavy person with a soft and rounded body Endomorphic   Having a squat and fleshy build; "a pyknic practical joke" Endomorphy   Round, fat, and heavy Endomycetales   Fungi having a zygote or a single cell developing directly into an ascus Endoneurium   Delicate connective tissue around individual nerve fibers in nerve Endonuclease   A nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes Endoparasite   Any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms) Endoparasitic   Of or relating to parasites that live in the internal organs of animals Endoplasm   The inner portion of the cytoplasm of a cell Endoprocta   Sometimes considered a subphylum of Bryozoa Endorphin   A neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties Endorse   Of documents or cheques Endorse   Guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat" Endorse   Be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960" Endorse   Give support or one''s approval to; "I''ll second that motion"; "I can''t back this plan"; "endorse a new project" Endorsed   Formally supported especially by public statement Endorsement   The act of endorsing; "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements" Endorsement   A signature that validates something; "the cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement" Back to top Endorsement   Formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union''s endorsement" Endorsement   A speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?" Endorsement   A promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books); "the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book" Endorsement_in_blank   An endorsement on commercial paper naming no payee and so payable to the bearer Endorser   A person who transfers his ownership interest in something by signing a check or negotiable security Endorser   Someone who expresses strong approval Endoscope   A long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery Endoscopic   Of or relating to endoscopy Endoscopy   Visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope Endoskeleton   The internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates) Endosperm   Nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo within seeds of flowering plants Endospore   A small asexual spore that develops inside the cell of some bacteria and algae Endospore-forming_bacteria   A group of true bacteria Endosteum   Vascular membrane that lines the inner surface of long bones Endothelial   Of or relating to or located in the endothelium Endothelial_myeloma   Malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones) Endothelium   An epithelium of mesoblastic origin; a thin layer of flattened cells that lines the inside of some body cavities Endothermal   (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat Endothermic   (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat Endothermic_reaction   A chemical reaction accompanied by the absorption of heat Back to top Endotoxin   A toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die Endotracheal_tube   A catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents Endovenous   Within or by means of a vein; "an intravenous inflammation"; "intravenous feeding" Endow   Furnish with an endowment; "When she got married, she got dowered" Endow   Give qualities or abilities to Endowed   Provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature); "an well-endowed college"; "endowed with good eyesight"; "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights" Endowment   The act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time" Endowment   Natural qualities or talents Endowment   The capital that provides income for an institution Endowment_fund   The capital that provides income for an institution Endowment_insurance   Life insurance for a specified amount which is payable to the insured person at the expiration of a certain period of time or to a designated beneficiary immediately upon the death of the insured Endozoan   Any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms) Endozoan   Of or relating to entozoa Endozoic   Living within a living animal usually as a parasite; "entozoic worms" Endplate   The flattened end of a motor neuron that transmits neural impulses to a muscle Endpoint   A place where something ends or is complete Endue   Give qualities or abilities to Endued_with(p)   Having good fortune bestowed or conferred upon; sometimes used as in combination; "blessed with a strong healthy body"; "a nation blessed with peace"; "a peace-blessed era" Endurable   Capable of being borne though unpleasant; "sufferable punishment" Endurance   The power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner''s endurance" Back to top Endurance   A state of surviving; remaining alive Endurance_contest   Any long and arduous undertaking Endurance_riding   Riding for long hours over long distances Endure   Put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage" Endure   Undergo or be subjected to; "He suffered the penalty"; "Many saints suffered martyrdom" Endure   Continue to live; endure or last; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The racecar driver lived through several very serious accidents" Endure   Continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures" Endure   Persist or be long; in time; "The bad weather lasted for three days" Endure   Last and be usable; "This dress wore well for almost ten years" Endure   Face or endure with courage; "She braved the elements" Enduring   Patiently enduring continual wrongs or trouble; "an enduring disposition"; "a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife" Enduring   Unceasing; "an abiding belief"; "imperishable truths" Enduringly   In an enduring manner; "Roman culture was enduringly fertilized" Enduringness   Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; "they advertised the durability of their products" Endways   With the end forward or toward the observer; "houses built endways" Endways   In or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise; "endways pressure" Endways   On end or upright; "sticks leaning against the wall endways" Endwise   With the end forward or toward the observer; "houses built endways" Endwise   In or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise; "endways pressure" Endwise   On end or upright; "sticks leaning against the wall endways" Back to top End_game   The final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board End_game   The final stages of an extended process of negotiation; "the diplomatic endgame" End_man   A man at one end of a row of people End_man   A man at one end of line of performers in a minstrel show; carries on humorous dialogue with the interlocutor End_matter   Written matter following the main text of a book End_of_the_world   An unpleasant or disastrous destiny; "everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it"; "that''s unfortunate but it isn''t the end of the world" End_of_the_world   (New Testament) day of the Last Judgment when God will decree the fates of all men according to the good and evil of their earthly lives End_on   With the end forward or toward the observer; "houses built endways" End_organ   A specialized structure at the peripheral end of some motor or sensory nerve fibers End_point   A place where something ends or is complete End_point   The final point in a process End_product   Final product; the things produced End_run   (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line End_up   Finally be or do something; "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"; "he wound up being unemployed and living at home again" End_user   The ultimate user for which something is intended ENE   The compass point midway between northeast and east Enea_Silvio_Piccolomini   Pope remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to lead a crusade against the Turks (1405-1464) Enema   Injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes Enemy   Any hostile group of people; "he viewed lawyers as the real enemy" Enemy   An opposing military force; "the enemy attacked at dawn" Back to top Enemy   An armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); "a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies" Enemy   A personal enemy; "they had been political foes for years" Energetic   Possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers" Energetic   Working hard to promote an enterprise Energetically   In an energetic manner Energid   A biological unit consisting of a nucleus and the body of cytoplasm with which it interacts Energise   Cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn''t stimulate" Energise   Raise to a higher energy level; "excite the atoms" Energiser   A device that supplies electrical energy Energiser   Someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people Energising   Supplying motive force; "the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor Energising   Imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air" Energize   Cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn''t stimulate" Energize   Raise to a higher energy level; "excite the atoms" Energizer   A device that supplies electrical energy Energizer   Someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people Energizing   The activity of causing to have energy and be active Energizing   Supplying motive force; "the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor Energizing   Imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air" Energy   An imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); "his writing conveys great energy" Back to top Energy   Enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy" Energy   An exertion of force; "he plays tennis with great energy" Energy   The federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 Energy   (physics) the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs; "energy can take a wide variety of forms" Energy   A healthy capacity for vigorous activity; "jogging works off my excess energy"; "he seemed full of vim and vigor" Energy-absorbing   (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy Energy-releasing   (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy Energy-releasing(a)   Of or relating to catabolism Energy-storing(a)   Of or relating to anabolism Energy_Department   The federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 Energy_level   A definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules; "according to quantum theory only certain energy levels are possible" Energy_of_activation   The energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur; "catalysts are said to reduce the energy of activation during the transition phase of a reaction" Energy_Secretary   The position of the head of the Department of Energy; "the post of Energy Secretary was created in 1977" Energy_Secretary   The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Energy; "the first Secretary of Energy was James R. Schlesinger who was appointed by Carter" Energy_state   A definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules; "according to quantum theory only certain energy levels are possible" Energy_unit   A unit of measurement for work Enervate   Weaken mentally or morally Enervate   Disturb the composure of Enervated   Lacking strength or vigor Enervating   Causing debilitation Back to top Enervation   Lack of vitality; "an enervation of mind greater than any fatigue" Enervation   Serious weakening and loss of energy Enesco   Romanian violinist and composer (1881-1955) Enets   The Uralic language spoken by the Yeniseian people Enfant_terrible   A person whose unconventional behavior embarrasses others Enfeeble   Make weak; "Life in the camp drained him" Enfeebled   Weak and feeble; "I''m feeling seedy today" Enfeeblement   Serious weakening and loss of energy Enfeebling   Causing debilitation Enfeoff   Put in possession of land in exchange for a pledge of service, in feudal society; "He enfeoffed his son-in-law with a large estate in Scotland" Enfeoffment   Under the feudal system, the deed by which a person was given land in exchange for a pledge of service Enfilade   Gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation Enfilade   Rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction Enfilade_fire   Gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation Enflurane   A nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic Enfold   Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house" Enfolding   The action of enfolding something Enforce   Ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to everyone"; Enforce   Compel to behave in a certain way; "Social relations impose courtesy" Enforceable   Capable of being enforced Back to top Enforced   Forced or compelled or put in force; "a life of enforced inactivity"; "enforced obedience" Enforcement   The act of enforcing; insuring observance of or obedience to Enforcer   One whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior Enfranchise   Grant voting rights Enfranchise   Grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude; "Slaves were enfranchised in the mid-19th century" Enfranchised   Endowed with the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote Enfranchisement   The act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on Enfranchisement   A statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote) Enfranchisement   Freedom from political subjugation or servitude Engage   Get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged" Engage   Engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" Engage   Give to in marriage Engage   Keep engaged; "engaged the gears" Engage   Engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let''s rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?" Engage   As of aid, help, services, or support Engage   Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion" Engage   As of wars, battles, or campaigns; "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe" Engage   Ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I''m retaining a lawyer" Engage   Engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?" Engaged   Pledged to be married; "the engaged couple" Back to top Engaged   Having ones attention or mind or energy engaged; "she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities"; "deeply engaged in conversation" Engaged   Built against or attached to a wall; "engaged columns" Engaged   Having services contracted for; "the carpenter engaged (or employed) for the job is sick" Engaged   (used of toothed parts or gears) interlocked and interacting; "the gears are engaged"; "meshed gears"; "intermeshed twin rotors" Engaged   Involved in military hostilities; "the desperately engaged ships continued the fight" Engaged   (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged'' is a British term for a busy telephone line); "her line is busy"; "receptionists'' telephones are always engaged"; "the lavatory Engaged   Reserved in advance Engagement   Employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time; "the play had bookings throughout the summer" Engagement   A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"; "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement" Engagement   The act of giving someone a job Engagement   The act of sharing in the activities of a group; "the teacher tried to increase his students'' engagement in class activities" Engagement   A mutual promise to marry Engagement   Contact by fitting together; "the engagement of the clutch"; "the meshing of gears" Engagement   A meeting arranged in advance; "she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date" Engagement_ring   A ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal Engaging   Attracting or delighting; "an engaging frankness"; "a piquant face with large appealing eyes" Engagingly   In an engaging manner; "she played the role engagingly" Engelbert_Humperdinck   German composer of six operas who influenced Wagner (1854-1921) Engelmann's_spruce   Tall spruce of Rocky Mountains and British Columbia with blue-green needles and acutely conic crown; wood used for rough lumber and boxes Engelmannia   Common erect hairy perennial of plains and prairies of southern and central United States having flowers that resemble sunflowers Back to top Engelmann_spruce   Tall spruce of Rocky Mountains and British Columbia with blue-green needles and acutely conic crown; wood used for rough lumber and boxes Engels   Socialist who wrote the Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx in 1848 (1820-1895) Engender   Make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don''t recognize them" Engender   Call forth Engild   Decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold Engine   Motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work Engine   A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks Engine   Something used to achieve a purpose; "an engine of change" Engineer   A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems Engineer   The operator of a railway locomotive Engineer   Plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery" Engineer   Design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project" Engineer's_chain   A unit of length (100 ft) Engineering   The practical application of science to commerce or industry Engineering   A room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located Engineering   The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study" Engineering_school   A technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences Engineering_science   The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study" Enginery   Machinery consisting of engines collectively Engine_block   A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked" Back to top Engine_cooling_system   Equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine Engine_driver   The operator of a railway locomotive Engine_failure   Engine does not run Engine_room   A room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located England   A division of the United Kingdom English   The discipline that studies the English language and literature English   An Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the Commonwealth countries English   (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist English   The people of England English   Of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture; "English history"; "the English landed aristocracy"; "English literature" English-Gothic   A Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting English-Gothic_architecture   A Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting English-speaking   Able to communicate in English English-weed   South African bulbous wood sorrel with showy yellow flowers Englishman   A man who is a native or inhabitant of England Englishwoman   A woman who is a native or inhabitant of England English_bean   Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder English_breakfast_tea   Black tea grown in China English_bulldog   A sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting English_cavalry_saddle   A saddle having a steel cantle and pommel and no horn Back to top English_Channel   An arm of the Atlantic Ocean that forms a channel between France and Britain English_Civil_War   Civil war in England between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists under Charles I; 1644-1648 English_class   Students taking a course in English together English_cocker_spaniel   A small breed with a wavy silky hair originally developed in England English_daisy   Low-growing Eurasian plant with yellow central disc flowers and pinkish-white outer ray flowers English_department   The academic department responsible for teaching English and American literature English_elm   Broad spreading rough-leaved elm common throughout Europe and planted elsewhere English_foxhound   An English breed slightly larger than the American foxhounds originally used to hunt in packs English_hawthorn   Thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America English_hawthorn   European hawthorn having deeply cleft leaves and bright red fruits; widely cultivated in many varieties and often grown as impenetrable hedges; established as an escape in eastern North America English_horn   A double-reed woodwind instrument similar to an oboe but lower in pitch English_iris   Bulbous iris native to the Pyrenees; widely cultivated for its large delicate flowers in various colors except yellow English_ivy   Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits English_lady_crab   Crab of the English coasts English_language   An Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the Commonwealth countries English_lavender   Aromatic Mediterranean shrub widely cultivated for its lilac flowers which are dried and used in sachets English_muffin   Raised muffin cooked on a griddle English_oak   Medium to large deciduous European oak having smooth leaves with rounded lobes; yields hard strong light-colored wood English_people   The people of England English_person   A native or inhabitant of England Back to top English_plantain   An Old World plantain with long narrow ribbed leaves widely established in temperate regions English_primrose   Plant of western and southern Europe widely cultivated for its pale yellow flowers English_professor   Someone who teaches English English_Revolution   The revolution against James II; there was little armed resistance to William and Mary in England although battles were fought in Scotland and Ireland (1688-1689) English_runner_bean   Long bean pods always sliced into half-inch lengths; a favorite in Britain English_ryegrass   European perennial grass widely cultivated for pasture and hay and as a lawn grass English_saddle   A saddle having a steel cantle and pommel and no horn English_setter   An English breed having a plumed tail and a soft silky coat that is chiefly white English_sole   Popular pale brown food flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America English_sole   Highly valued almost pure white flesh English_sonnet   A sonnet consisting three quatrains and a concluding couplet in iambic pentameter with the rhyme pattern abab cdcd efef gg English_sparrow   Small hardy brown-and-gray bird native to Europe English_springer   A breed having typically a black-and-white coat English_springer_spaniel   A breed having typically a black-and-white coat English_system   A system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint English_teacher   Someone who teaches English English_toy_spaniel   British breed having a long silky coat and rounded head with a short upturned muzzle English_violet   European violet typically having purple to white flowers; widely naturalized English_walnut   Nut with a wrinkled two-lobed seed and hard but relatively thin shell; widely used in cooking English_walnut   Eurasian walnut valued for its large edible nut and its hard richly figured wood; widely cultivated Back to top English_walnut_tree   Eurasian walnut valued for its large edible nut and its hard richly figured wood; widely cultivated English_yew   Predominant yew in Europe; extraordinarily long-lived and slow growing; one of the oldest species in the world Englut   Overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself; "She stuffed herself at the dinner"; "The kids binged on icecream" Engorge   Overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself; "She stuffed herself at the dinner"; "The kids binged on icecream" Engorged   Overfull as with blood Engorgement   Eating ravenously or voraciously to satiation Engorgement   Congestion with blood; "engorgement of the breast" Engraft   Fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum" Engraft   Cause to grow together parts from different plants; "graft the cherry tree branch onto the plum tree" Engram   A postulated biochemical change (presumably in neural tissue) that represents a memory Engraulidae   Anchovies Engraulis   Type genus of the family Engraulidae Engraulis_encrasicholus   Esteemed for its flavor; usually preserved or used for sauces and relishes Engrave   Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the winner''s name onto the trophy cup" Engrave   Carve, cut, or etch a design or letters into; "engrave the pen with the owner''s name" Engrave   Carve, cut, or etch into a block used for printing or print from such a block; "engrave a letter" Engrave   Impress or affect deeply; "The event engraved itself into her memory" Engraved   Cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design"; "engraved invitations" Engraver   A printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate Engraver   A skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching Back to top Engraving   Making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them Engraving   A block or plate that has been engraved Engraving   A print made from an engraving Engross   Engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" Engross   Engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies" Engrossed   Wholly absorbed as in thought; "deep in thought"; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "the book had her totally engrossed"; "enwrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; Engrossed   Written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document Engrossing   Capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story" Engrossment   The quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness of his gaze" Engrossment   The mental state of being preoccupied by something Engrossment   Complete attention; intense mental effort Engulf   Engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies" Engulf   Flow over or cover completely; "The bright light engulfed him completely" Engulfed   Completely enclosed or swallowed up; "a house engulfed in flames"; "the fog-enveloped cliffs"; "a view swallowed by night" Engulfed   Rendered powerless especially by an excessive amount or profusion of something; "a desk flooded with applications"; "felt inundated with work"; "too much overcome to notice"; "a man engulfed by fear"; "swamped by work" Enhance   Increase; "This will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten the tension" Enhance   Make better or more attractive; "This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat" Enhanced   Increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality; "her enhanced beauty was the result of a good night''s sleep rather than makeup"; "careful cleaning was responsible for the enhanced value of the painting" Enhancement   An improvement that makes something more agreeable Enhancer   Anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing''s good qualities; "pretty girls like plain friends as foils" Back to top Enhancive   Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup" Enhancive   Intensifying by augmentation and enhancement Enhydra   Sea otters Enhydra_lutris   Large marine otter of northern Pacific coasts having very thick dark brown fur Enid   A town in north central Oklahoma Enigma   Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature''s secrets" Enigma   A difficult problem Enigmatic   Resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought; "the oracular sayings of Victorian poets"; "so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it"; "an enigmatic smile" Enigmatic   Not clear to the understanding; "I didn''t grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later"; "prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries" Enigmatical   Not clear to the understanding; "I didn''t grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later"; "prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries" Enigmatically   In a cryptic manner; "we will meet again," he said cryptically Enigmatical_canon   A canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries) Enigmatic_canon   A canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries) Enigma_canon   A canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries) Eniwetok   World War II (February 1944); American infantry landed and captured a Japanese stronghold Eniwetok   An atoll in the Marshall islands; site of an amphibious assault in World War II; later used by the United States to test atomic bombs Enjambement   The continuation of a syntactic unit from one line of verse into the next line without a pause Enjambment   The continuation of a syntactic unit from one line of verse into the next line without a pause Enjoin   Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed" Enjoin   Issue an injunction Back to top Enjoining   (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity; "injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order" Enjoinment   (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity; "injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order" Enjoy   Take delight in; "he delights in his granddaughter" Enjoy   Have benefit from; "enjoy privileges" Enjoy   Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in; "She relished her fame and basked in her glory" Enjoy   Get pleasure from; "I love cooking" Enjoy   Have for one''s benefit; "The industry enjoyed a boom" Enjoyable   Affording satisfaction or pleasure; "the company was enjoyable"; "found her praise gratifying"; "full of happiness and pleasurable excitement"; "good printing makes a book more pleasurable to read" Enjoyableness   Pleasantness resulting from something that can be enjoyed; "the enjoyableness of an afternoon at the beach" Enjoyably   In an enjoyable manner; "we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon" Enjoyer   A person who delights in having or using or experiencing something Enjoyment   Act of receiving pleasure from something Enjoyment   (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property; "we were given the use of his boat" Enjoyment   The pleasure felt when having a good time Enkaid   Antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients Enkephalin   An endorphin having opiate qualities that occurs in the brain and spinal cord and elsewhere Enki   Water god and god of wisdom; counterpart of the Akkadian Ea Enkidu   Legendary friend of Gilgamish Enkindle   Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" Enkindle   Cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds" Back to top Enkindled   Set afire; "the ignited paper"; "a kindled fire" ENL   An inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face Enlace   Spin or twist together so as to form a cord; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope" Enlarge   Make larger; "She enlarged the flower beds" Enlarge   Become larger or bigger Enlarge   Make large; "blow up an image" Enlarge   Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" Enlarged   Expanded in scope; "the enlarged authority of the committee" Enlarged   (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells; "hypertrophied myocardial fibers" Enlarged   Enlarged to an abnormal degree; "thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes" Enlarged   Larger than normal; "enlarged joints" Enlarged   As of a photograph; made larger; "the enlarged photograph revealed many details" Enlarged_heart   An abnormal enlargement of the heart; "mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes" Enlargement   The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope Enlargement   A photographic print that has been enlarged Enlargement   A discussion that provides additional information Enlarger   Photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph Enlighten   Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Enlighten   Give spiritual insight to; in religion Enlighten   Make understand; "Can you enlighten me--I don''t understand this proposal" Back to top Enlightened   People who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity; "it is very familiar to the initiate" Enlightened   Highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; "an enlightened public"; "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience" Enlightened   Freed from illusion Enlightened   Having knowledge and spiritual insight; Enlightened   Having or based on relevant experience; "an educated guess"; "an enlightened electorate" Enlightening   Highly enlightening; making understandable or clarifying; "an illuminating lecture"; "illuminating pieces of information" Enlightening   Enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement; "the paintings in the church served an edifying purpose even for those who could not read" Enlightening   Tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance; "an enlightening glimpse of government in action" Enlightenment   Education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge Enlightenment   A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions Enlightenment   (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness Enlil   God of the air and king of the Sumerian gods Enlist   Join the military Enlist   Engage somebody to enter the army Enlist   As of aid, help, services, or support Enlisted(a)   Of someone who has joined the military; "an enlisted man" Enlisted_man   A male enlisted person in the armed forces Enlisted_person   A serviceman who ranks below a commissioned officer Enlisted_woman   A female enlisted person in the armed forces Enlistee   Any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) Back to top Enlisting   The act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) Enlistment   A period of time spent in military service Enliven   Make lively; "let''s liven up this room a bit" Enliven   Heighten or intensify; "These paintings exalt the imagination" Enlivened   Made lively or spirited; "a meal enlivened by the music"; "a spirited debate" Enlivened   Made sprightly or cheerful Enlivener   An agent that gives or restores life or vigor; "the soul is the quickener of the body" Enlivening   Giving spirit and vivacity Enmesh   Entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh Enmeshed   Caught as if in a mesh; "enmeshed in financial difficulties" Enmity   The feeling of a hostile person; "he could no longer contain his hostility" Enmity   A state of deep-seated ill-will Ennead   The cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one Ennervation   Surgical removal of a nerve Ennoble   Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility Ennoble   Confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title" Ennoblement   The act of raising someone to the nobility Ennoblement   The state of being noble Ennobling   Tending to exalt; "an exalting eulogy"; "ennobling thoughts" Ennobling   Investing with dignity or honor; "the dignifying effect of his presence"; "the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings" Back to top Ennui   The feeling of being bored by something tedious Enol   An organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom Enolic   Of or relating to or consisting of enol Enologist   A specialist in wine making Enology   The art of wine making Enormity   An act of extreme wickedness Enormity   The quality of extreme wickedness Enormity   The quality of being outrageous Enormity   Vastness of size or extent; "in careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size"; "universities recognized the enormity of their task" Enormous   Extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; "an enormous boulder"; "enormous expenses"; "tremendous sweeping plains"; "a tremendous fact in human experience; that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology"- Walter Li Enormously   Extremely; "he was enormously popular" Enormousness   Unusual largeness in size or extent Enosis   The union of Greece and Cyprus (which is the goal of a group of Greek Cypriots) Enough   An adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose; "enough is as good as a feast"; "there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country" Enough   Enough to meet a purpose; "an adequate income"; "the food was adequate"; "a decent wage"; "enough food"; "food enough" Enough   As much as necessary; "Have I eaten enough?"; (`plenty'' is nonstandard) "I''ve had plenty, thanks" Enounce   Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire''"; "Can the child sound out this complicated word?" Enovid   Trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and norethynodrel Enplane   Board a plane Enquire   Have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church" Back to top Enquire   Inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times" Enquire   Conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney''s office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady" Enquirer   Someone who asks a question Enquiringly   In an inquiring manner; "Tom Swift looked at his cabin mates inquiringly" Enquiry   A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest Enquiry   A search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received" Enquiry   An instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present" Enrage   Put into a rage; make violently angry Enraged   Marked by extreme anger; "the enraged bull attached"; "furious about the accident"; "a furious scowl"; "infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy"; "could not control the maddened crowd" Enragement   A feeling of intense anger Enrapture   Hold spellbound Enraptured   Feeling great rapture or delight Enraptured   Deeply moved; "sat completely still, enraptured by the music"; "listened with rapt admiration"; "rapt in reverie" Enrich   Make better or improve in quality; "The experience enriched her understanding"; "enriched foods" Enrich   Make wealthy or richer; "the oil boom enriched a lot of local people" Enrichment   Act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding Enrichment   A gift that significantly increases the recipient''s wealth Enrico_Caruso   Outstanding Italian operatic tenor (1873-1921) Enrico_Fermi   Italian nuclear physicist (in the United States after 1939) who worked on artificial radioactivity caused by neutron bombardment and who headed the group that in 1942 produced the first controlled nuclear reaction (1901-1954) Enrobe   Adorn with a robe Back to top Enrobe   Provide with a coating; "enrobe the nuts with chocolate" Enrol   Register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members" Enroll   Register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members" Enrolled   Officially entered in a roll or list; "an enrolled student" Enrollee   A person who enrolls in (or is enrolled in) a class or course of study Enrollment   The act of enrolling Enrollment   The body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time Enrolment   The act of enrolling Ensconce   Fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair" Ensemble   A coordinated outfit (set of clothing) Ensemble   An assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole Ensemble   A group of musicians playing or singing together; "a string ensemble" Ensemble   The chorus of a ballet company Ensemble   A cast other than the principles Ensete   Old World tropical herbs: Abyssinian bananas Ensete_ventricosum   Large evergreen arborescent herb having huge paddle-shaped leaves and bearing inedible fruit that resemble bananas but edible young flower shoots; sometimes placed in genus Musa Enshrine   Enclose in a shrine; "the saint''s bones were enshrined in the cathedral" Enshrine   Hold sacred Enshroud   Cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery" Ensiform   Shaped like a sword blade; "the iris has an ensiform leaf" Back to top Ensiform_leaf   A sword-shaped leaf; as of iris Ensign   Colors flown by a ship to show its nationality Ensign   An emblem flown as a symbol of nationality Ensign   A person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade Ensilage   Fodder harvested while green and kept succulent by partial fermentation as in a silo Ensile   Store in a silo; "ensile f fodder for the cows" Ensis   Razor clams Ensky   Exalt to the skies; lift to the skies or to heaven with praise Enslave   Make a slave of; bring into servitude Enslaved   Held in slavery; "born of enslaved parents" Enslavement   The act of making slaves of your captives Enslavement   The state of being a slave; "So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity"--Shakespeare Ensnare   Catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes" Ensnare   Take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police" Ensnarl   Entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh Ensorcelled   Under a spell Ensuant   Following as an effect or result; "the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness"; "the ensuant response to his appeal"; "the resultant savings were considerable"; "the health of the plants and the resulting flowers" Ensue   Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy" Ensuing   Following immediately and as a result of what went before; "ensuing events confirmed the prediction" Ensure   Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" Back to top Ensure   Make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" Entablature   (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof Entail   The act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple Entail   Land received by fee tail Entail   Limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs Entail   Impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result; "What does this move entail?" Entail   Have as a logical consequence; "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers" Entailment   Something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications" Entandrophragma   Cedar mahogany trees Entandrophragma_cylindricum   African tree having rather lightweight cedar-scented wood varying in color from pink to reddish brown Entangle   Twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; "The child entangled the cord" Entangle   Entrap; "Our people should not be mired in the past" Entangled   Twisted together in a tangled mass; "toiled through entangled growths of mesquite" Entangled   Involved in difficulties Entangled   Deeply involved especially in something complicated; "embroiled in the conflict"; "felt unwilling entangled in their affairs" Entanglement   An intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim Entasis   A slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight Entebbe   A town in southern Uganda on Lake Victoria; site of an international airport (where in 1976 Israeli commandos rescued hostages held aboard a plane by Palestinian hijackers) Entelea   A genus of evergreen shrub that grows in New Zealand Entellus   Langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India Back to top Entente   A friendly understanding between political powers Entente   An informal alliance between countries Entente_cordiale   A friendly understanding between political powers Entente_cordiale   An informal alliance between countries Enter   Set out on (an enterprise, subject of study, etc.); "she embarked upon a new career" Enter   Make a record of; set down in permanent form Enter   Become a participant; be involved in; "enter a race"; "enter an agreement"; "enter a drug treatment program"; "enter negotiations" Enter   Put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text" Enter   Come on stage Enter   To come or go into; "the boat entered an area of shallow marshes" Enter   Take on duties or office; "accede to the throne" Enter   Register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members" Enter   Be or play a part of or in; "Elections figure prominently in every government program"; "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?" Enteral   Of or relating to or inside the intestines; "intestinal disease" Enteral   Of or relating to the enteron Enteric   Of or relating to or inside the intestines; "intestinal disease" Enteric   Of or relating to the enteron Enteric-coated_aspirin   Aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines Enterics   Rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals Enteric_bacteria   Rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals Back to top Enteric_fever   Serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water Entering   The act of entering; "she made a grand entrance" Entering   A movement into or inward Entering(p)   That is going in; "the entering class"; "the ingoing administration"; "ingoing data" Enteritis   Inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea Enterobacteria   Rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals Enterobacteriaceae   A large family of gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria of the order Eubacteriales Enterobiasis   An infestation with or a resulting infection caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis; occurs especially in children Enterobius   Pinworms Enterobius_vermicularis   Small threadlike worm infesting human intestines and rectum especially in children Enteroceptor   Any receptor that responds to stimuli inside the body Enterokinase   Enzyme in the intestinal juice that converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin Enterolith   A calculus occurring in the intestines Enterolithiasis   The presence of calculi in the intestines Enterolobium   Small genus of tropical American timber trees closely allied to genus Albizia Enterolobium_cyclocarpa   Tropical South American tree having a wide-spreading crown of bipinnate leaves and coiled ear-shaped fruits; grown for shade and ornament as well as valuable timber Enteron   The alimentary canal (especially of an embryo or a coelenterate) Enteropathy   A disease of the intestinal tract Enteroptosis   An abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity Enterostenosis   Abnormal narrowing of the intestine Back to top Enterostomy   Surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine Enterotomy   Surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine Enterotoxemia   A disease of cattle and sheep that is attributed to toxins absorbed from the intestines Enterotoxin   A cytotoxin specific for the cells of the intestinal mucosa Enterovirus   Any of a group of picornaviruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas (especially the nervous system) Enterprise   A purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts about the whole enterprise" Enterprise   Readiness to embark on bold new ventures Enterprise   An organization created for business ventures; "a growing enterprise must have a bold leader" Enterpriser   Someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it Enterprise_zone   A city district where development receives special tax advantages Enterprising   Marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative; "an aggressive young exective"; "a pushful insurance agent"; "a pushing youth intent on getting on in the world" Enterprising   Marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects; "an enterprising foreign policy"; "an enterprising young man likely to go far" Enterprisingly   In an enterprising manner; "`Let''s go up that mountain,'' she said enterprisingly" Enterprisingness   Readiness to embark on bold new ventures Entertain   Take into consideration, have in view; "He entertained the notion of moving to South America" Entertain   Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment" Entertain   Provide entertainment for Entertained   Pleasantly occupied; "We are not amused" -Queen Victoria Entertainer   A person who tries to please or amuse Entertaining   Agreeably diverting or amusing; "an entertaining puppet show"; "films should be entertaining" Back to top Entertainingly   In an entertaining manner; "Byron''s consumed memoirs possessed the merit of being well and entertainingly written" Entertainment   A diversion that holds the attention Entertainment_center   A wall unit containing sound and television systems Entertainment_deduction   Deduction allowed for some (limited) kinds of entertainment for business purposes Entertainment_industry   Those involved in providing entertainment: radio and television and films and theater Enter_upon   Take possession of; "She entered upon the estate of her rich relatives" Enthalpy   (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure; "enthalpy is the amount of energy in a system capable of doing mechanical work" Enthral   Hold spellbound Enthrall   Hold spellbound Enthralled   Filled with wonder and delight Enthralled   Held in slavery; "born of enslaved parents" Enthralling   Capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman" Enthrallingly   In a bewitching manner; "she was bewitchingly beautiful" Enthrallment   A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual Enthrone   Provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights" Enthrone   Put a monarch on the throne; "The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago" Enthronement   The ceremony of installing a new monarch Enthronisation   The ceremony of installing a new monarch Enthronization   The ceremony of installing a new monarch Enthuse   Utter with enthusiasm Back to top Enthuse   Cause to feel enthusiasm Enthusiasm   Overflowing with enthusiasm Enthusiasm   A lively interest; "enthusiasm for his program is growing" Enthusiasm   A feeling of excitement Enthusiast   An ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity Enthusiast   A person having a strong liking for something Enthusiastic   Having or showing great excitement and interest; "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons" Enthusiastically   With enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner; "they discussed the question enthusiastically" Enthusiastically   In a lavish or enthusiastic manner; "he extolled her virtues sky-high" Entice   Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation" Enticement   The act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless" Enticement   Qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward Enticement   Something that seduces or has the quality to seduce Enticing   Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire; "an alluring prospect"; "her alluring smile"; "the voice was low and beguiling"; "difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement"; "a tempting invitation" Entire   Uncastrated adult male horse Entire   Constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; "an entire town devastated by an earthquake"; "gave full attention"; "a total failure" Entire   Constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; "a local motion keepeth bodies integral"- Bacon; "was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime"; "fought to keep the union intact" Entire   (used of domestic animals) sexually competent; "an entire horse" Entire   (of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes Entirely   To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole'' is often used informally for `wholly''); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a total Back to top Entirely   Without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a Entireness   The state of being total; "appalled by the totality of the destruction" Entirety   The state of being total; "appalled by the totality of the destruction" Entire_leaf   A leaf having a smooth margin without notches or indentations Entitle   Give a title to Entitle   Give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility Entitle   Give the right to; "The Freedom of Information Act entitles you to request your FBI file" Entitled   Qualified for by right according to law; "we are all entitled to equal protection under the law" Entitled   Given a title or identifying name; "the book entitled `A Tale of Two Cities''" Entitlement   Right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits); "entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget" Entity   That which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) Entoblast   The inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems Entoderm   The inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems Entoloma   Agarics with pink spores but lacking both volva and annulus (includes some that are poisonous) Entolomataceae   A family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales Entoloma_aprile   An agaric with a dark brown conical cap; fruits in early spring Entoloma_lividum   A deadly poisonous agaric; a large cap that is first white (livid or lead-colored) and then turns yellowish or tan Entoloma_sinuatum   A deadly poisonous agaric; a large cap that is first white (livid or lead-colored) and then turns yellowish or tan Entomb   Place in a grave or tomb; "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"; "The pharaos were entombed in the pyramids"; "My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday" Entombment   The ritual placing of a corpse in a grave Back to top Entomion   The craniometric point at the tip of the mastoid angle of the parietal bone Entomologic   Of or relating to the biological science of entomology; "entomological research" Entomological   Of or relating to the biological science of entomology; "entomological research" Entomologist   A zoologist who studies insects Entomology   The branch of zoology that studies insects Entomophilous   Of flowering plants (especially orchids etc) that are pollinated by insects Entomophobia   A morbid fear of insects Entomophthora   Type genus of the Entomophthoraceae; fungi parasitic on insects Entomophthoraceae   Mostly parasitic lower fungi that typically develop in the bodies of insects Entomophthorales   Coextensive with the family Entomophthoraceae Entomostraca   In some older classifications includes the Branchiopoda and Copepoda and Ostracoda and Cirripedia; no longer in technical use Entoparasite   Any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms) Entopic_pregnancy   Pregnancy resulting from normal gestation in the uterus Entoproct   Any of various mosslike aquatic animals usually forming branching colonies; each polyp having a both mouth and anus within a closed ring of tentacles Entoprocta   Sometimes considered a subphylum of Bryozoa Entourage   The group following and attending to some important person Entozoan   Any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms) Entozoan   Living within a living animal usually as a parasite; "entozoic worms" Entozoan   Of or relating to entozoa Entozoic   Living within a living animal usually as a parasite; "entozoic worms" Back to top Entozoon   Any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms) Entr'acte   A brief show (music or dance etc) performed between the sections of another performance Entr'acte   The interlude between two acts of a play Entrails   Internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity); "`viscera'' is the plural form of `viscus''" Entrain   Board a train Entrance   The act of entering; "she made a grand entrance" Entrance   Something that provides access (entry or exit); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" Entrance   A movement into or inward Entrance   Put into a trance Entrance   Attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men''s hearts" Entranced   Filled with wonder and delight Entrancement   A feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment Entranceway   Something that provides access (entry or exit); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" Entrance_exam   Examination to determine a candidate''s preparation for a course of studies Entrance_examination   Examination to determine a candidate''s preparation for a course of studies Entrance_fee   The fee charged for admission Entrance_hall   A large entrance or reception room or area Entrance_money   The fee charged for admission Entrancing   Capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman" Entrant   A commodity that enters competition with established merchandise; "a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer" Back to top Entrant   One who enters a competition Entrant   Someone who enters; "new entrants to the country must go though immigration procedures" Entrant   Any new participant in some activity Entrap   Catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes" Entrap   Take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police" Entrapment   A defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials Entreat   Ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons" Entreatingly   In a beseeching manner; "`You must help me,'' she said imploringly" Entreaty   Earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm" Entree   The act of entering; "she made a graceful entree into the ballroom" Entree   Something that provides access (entry or exit); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" Entree   The right to enter Entree   The principal dish of a meal Entremots   A dish that is served with but is subordinate to a main course Entrench   Fix firmly or securely Entrench   Occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night" Entrench   Impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains" Entrenched   Established firmly and securely; "the entrenched power of the nobility" Entrenched   Dug in Entrenching_tool   A hand shovel carried by infantrymen for digging trenches Back to top Entrenchment   An entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches Entrepot   A depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks" Entrepot   A port where merchandise can be imported and re-exported without paying import duties; "Bahrain has been an entrepot of trade between Arabia and India since the second millenium BC" Entrepreneur   Someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it Entrepreneurial   Willing to take risks in order to make a profit Entrepreneurial   Of or relating to an entrepreneur; "entrepreneurial risks" Entropy   (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work; "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity" Entropy   (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information" Entrust   Confer a trust upon; "The messenger was entrusted with the general''s secret"; "I commit my soul to God" Entrust   Put into the care or protection of someone; "He left the decision to his deputy"; "leave your child the nurse''s care" Entry   The act of entering; "she made a grand entrance" Entry   The act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line" Entry   Something that provides access (entry or exit); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" Entry   An item inserted in a written record Entry   Something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition); "several of his submissions were rejected by publishers"; "what was the date of submissio Entry   A written record of a commercial transaction Entryway   Something that provides access (entry or exit); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" Entry_word   The form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is alphabetized in a dictionary Entsi   The Uralic language spoken by the Yeniseian people Entsy   The Uralic language spoken by the Yeniseian people Back to top Entwine   Spin or twist together so as to form a cord; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope" Entwine   Tie or link together ENT_man   A specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat Enucleate   Remove (a tumor or eye) from an enveloping sac or cover Enucleate   Remove the nucleus from (a cell) Enucleation   Surgical removal of something without cutting into it; "the enucleation of the tumor" Enuki   Any of a group of powerful Babylonian earth spirits or genii; servitors of the gods Enumerable   That can be counted; "countable sins"; "numerable assets" Enumerate   Specify individually; "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug" Enumerate   Determine the number or amount of; "Can you count the books on your shelf?"; "Count your change" Enumeration   The act of counting; "the counting continued for several hours" Enumeration   A numbered list Enumerator   Someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes Enunciate   Express or state clearly Enunciate   Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say `zip wire''"; "Can the child sound out this complicated word?" Enunciation   The articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience Enured   Made tough by habitual exposure; "hardened fishermen"; "a peasant, dark, lean-faced, wind-inured"- Robert Lynd; "our successors...may be graver, more inured and equable men"- V.S.Pritchett Enuresis   Inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination Envelop   Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house" Envelope   Any wrapper or covering Back to top Envelope   A flat rectangular paper container for papers Envelope   The bag containing the gas in a balloon Envelope   The maximum operating capability of a system; "test pilots try to push the envelope" Envelope   A natural covering (as by a fluid); "the spacecraft detected an envelope of gas around the comet" Envelope   A curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves Enveloped   Completely enclosed or swallowed up; "a house engulfed in flames"; "the fog-enveloped cliffs"; "a view swallowed by night" Enveloping(a)   Surrounding and closing in on or hemming in; "the army''s enveloping maneuver" Envelopment   The act of enclosing something inside something else Envenom   Add poison to; "Her husband poisoned her drink in order to kill her" Envenom   Cause to be bitter or resentful; "These injustices embittered her even more" Enviable   Causing envy; "an enviable position" Enviably   In an enviable manner; "she was enviably fluent in French" Envious   Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another''s advantages; "he was never covetous before he met her"; "jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions"; "envious of their art collection" Enviously   With jealousy; in an envious manner; "he looked at his friend''s new car jealously" Enviousness   A feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another Environ   Be around; "Developments surround the town"; "The river encircles the village" Environment   The area in which something exists or lives; "the country--the flat agricultural surround" Environment   The totality of surrounding conditions; "he longed for the comfortable environment of his livingroom" Environmental   Concerned with the ecological effects of altering the environment; "environmental pollution" Environmental   Of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings; "environmental factors" Back to top Environmentalism   The activity of protecting the environemnt from pollution or destruction Environmentalism   The philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth Environmentalist   Someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution Environmentally   For the environment; "the new recycling policy is environmentally safe" Environmental_condition   The state of the environment Environmental_Protection_Agency   An independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment Environmental_science   The branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment Environs   The area in which something exists or lives; "the country--the flat agricultural surround" Envisage   Form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; "Can you conceive of him as the president?" Envision   Imagine; conceive of; see in one''s mind; "I can''t see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy" Envision   Picture to oneself; imagine possible; "I cannot envision him as President" Envisioned   Seen in the mind as a mental image; "the glory of his envisioned future"; "the snow-covered Alps pictured in her imagination"; "the visualized scene lacked the ugly details of real life" Envisioning   Visual imagery Envoi   A brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry Envoy   A brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry Envoy   Someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else Envoy   A diplomat having less authority than an ambassador Envoy_extraordinary   A diplomat having less authority than an ambassador Envy   Spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) Envy   A feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another Back to top Envy   Be envious of; set one''s heart on Envy   Feel envious towards; admire enviously Enwrap   Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house" Enwrapped   Wholly absorbed as in thought; "deep in thought"; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "the book had her totally engrossed"; "enwrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; Enwrapped   Enclosed or enveloped in something immaterial; "she sat enwrapped in sullen defiance"; "a sleeping town enwrapped in silence" Enwrapped   Wrapped up or enclosed within a covering; "the little packet enwrapped in a faded yellow envelope" Enzootic   Of a disease that is constantly present in an animal community but only occurs in a small number of cases Enzymatic   Of or relating to or produced by an enzyme Enzyme   Any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions Enzyme-linked-immunosorbent_serologic_assay   An assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria) Enzymologist   A person who is trained in or engaged in enzymology Enzymology   The branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes En_bloc   All together; "the students turned out en masse" En_clair   In ordinary language En_deshabille   Partly dressed in a loose or careless manner En_famille   In a causal way; at home; "we''ll have dinner en famille" En_garde   (fencing) in a defensive stance En_masse   All together; "the students turned out en masse" En_passant   Incidentally; in the course of doing something else; "he made this remark in passing" En_route   On a route to some place; "help is on the way"; "we saw him on the way to California" Back to top Eocene   From 58 million to 40 million years ago; presence of modern mammals Eocene_epoch   From 58 million to 40 million years ago; presence of modern mammals Eohippus   Earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized 4-toed Eocene animal Eolian   A member of one of the four divisions of the prehistoric Greeks Eolic   The dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Thessaly and Boeotia and Aeolis Eolith   A crude stone artifact (as a chipped flint); possibly the earliest tools Eolithic   The earliest part of the Stone Age marked by the earliest signs of human culture Eolithic   Of or relating to the earliest period of the Stone Age (characterized by the use of eoliths) Eolithic_Age   The earliest part of the Stone Age marked by the earliest signs of human culture Eolotropic   Having properties with different values along different axes Eon   (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe Eon   An immeasurably long period of time Eon   The longest division of geological time Eonian   Lasting for an indefinitely long period of time Eonian   Of or relating to a geological eon (longer than an era) Eoraptor   A theropod dinosaur of the genus Eoraptor Eos   (Greek mythology) the winged goddess of the dawn in ancient mythology; daughter of Hyperion; identified with Roman Aurora Eosin   A red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studying cell structures Eosinopenia   A decrease in the number of eosinophils in the blood Eosinophil   A leukocyte readily stained with eosin Back to top Eosinophile   A leukocyte readily stained with eosin Eosinophilia   A symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood Eosinophilic   Of or relating to eosinophil EPA   An independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment Epacridaceae   Australasian shrubs or small trees Epacris   Any heathlike evergreen shrub of the genus Epacris grown for their showy and crowded spikes of small bell-shaped or tubular flowers Epacris_family   Australasian shrubs or small trees Epacris_impressa   Spindly upright shrub of southern Australia and Tasmania having white to rose or purple-red flowers Epacris_obtusifolia   Small erect shrub of Australia and Tasmania with fragrant ivory flowers Epacris_purpurascens   Small shrub of southern and western Australia having pinkish to rosy purple tubular flowers Epanalepsis   Repetition after intervening words Epanaphora   Repetition of a word or phrase as the beginning of successive clauses Epanodos   Repetition or recapitulation in reverse order Epanorthosis   Immediate rephrasing for intensification or justification; "Seems, madam! Nay, it is" Eparch   The governor or prefect of an eparchy in ancient Greece Eparch   A bishop or metropolitan in charge of an eparchy in the Eastern Church Eparchial   Of or relating to an eparchy Eparchy   A diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church Eparchy   A province in ancient Greece Epaulet   Adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder Back to top Epaulette   Adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder Epauliere   Armor plate that protects the shoulder Epee   A fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade Ependyma   Thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord canal Epenthesis   The insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier; "the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word `bush'' is epenthesis" Epenthetic   Of or pertaining to epenthesis Epergne   A large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers Epha   An ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel Ephah   An ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel Ephedra   Jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds Ephedraceae   Ephedras: in some classifications included in the Gnetaceae Ephedra_sinica   Chinese ephedra yielding ephedrine Ephedrine   White odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma Ephemera   An insect that lives only for a day in its winged form Ephemera   Something transitory; lasting a day Ephemeral   Enduring a very short time; "the ephemeral joys of childhood"; "a passing fancy"; "youth''s transient beauty"; "love is transitory but at is eternal"; "fugacious blossoms" Ephemerality   The property of lasting for a very short time Ephemeralness   The property of lasting for a very short time Ephemerid   Short-lived insect Ephemerida   Mayflies Back to top Ephemeridae   Mayflies Ephemeris   An annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year; "today computers calculate the ephemerides" Ephemeris_time   (astronomy) a measure of time defined by Earth''s orbital motion; terrestrial time is mean solar time corrected for the irregularities of the Earth''s motions Ephemeron   An insect that lives only for a day in its winged form Ephemeroptera   Mayflies Ephemeropteran   Short-lived insect Ephesan   Of or relating to ancient Ephesus or its people or language or culture Ephesian   A resident of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus Ephesians   A New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Ephesians which explains the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ Ephestia   Small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on stored food products Ephestia_elutella   Small moth whose larvae feed on tobacco and other dried plant products Ephesus   An ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity Ephippidae   Small family comprising the spadefishes Ephippiorhynchus   Saddlebills Ephippiorhynchus_senegalensis   Large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle EPI   A self-report personality inventory based on Hans Eysenck''s factor analysis of personality which assumes three basic factors (the two most important being extraversion to introversion and neuroticism) Epic   A long narrative poem telling of a hero''s deeds Epic   Very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture" Epic   Constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic; "epic tradition" Epical   Constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic; "epic tradition" Back to top Epicalyx   A group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus Epicanthic_fold   A vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down''s syndrome Epicanthus   A vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down''s syndrome Epicardia   The short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach Epicardium   The innermost of the two layers of the pericardium Epicarp   Outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape Epicarpal   Of or relating to the epicarp Epicene   Having unsuitable feminine qualities Epicene   Having an ambiguous sexual identity Epicenter   The point on the Earth''s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake Epicentre   The point on the Earth''s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake Epicine   One having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made Epicine_person   One having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made Epicondyle   A projection on a bone above a condyle serving for the attachment of muscles and ligaments Epicondylitis   Painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle Epicranium   The muscle and aponeurosis and skin covering the cranium Epictetus   Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130) Epicure   A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) Epicurean   A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) Epicurean   Furnishing gratification of the senses; "an epicurean banquet"; "enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs"; "Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence"; "a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishnes Back to top Epicurean   Devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures" Epicurean   Of Epicurus or epicureanism; "Epicurean philosophy" Epicureanism   A doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers Epicurism   The disposition and habits of an epicure Epicurus   Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC) Epicycle   A circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle; generates an epicycloid or hypocycloid Epicyclic   Of or relating to an epicycle; "epicyclic gear train" Epicyclical   Of or relating to an epicycle; "epicyclic gear train" Epicyclic_gear   An outer gear that revolves about a central sun gear of an epicyclic train Epicyclic_gear_train   A system of epicyclic gears in which at least one wheel axis itself revolves about another fixed axis Epicyclic_train   A system of epicyclic gears in which at least one wheel axis itself revolves about another fixed axis Epicycloid   A line generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle Epic_poem   A long narrative poem telling of a hero''s deeds Epic_poetry   Poetry celebrating the deeds of some hero Epidemic   A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time Epidemic   (especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many individuals in a community or a population simultaneously; "an epidemic outbreak of influenza" Epidemic_cholera   An acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food Epidemic_disease   Any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people Epidemic_encephalitis   An encephalitis that was epidemic between 1915 and 1926; symptoms include paralysis of the extrinsic eye muscle and extreme muscular weakness Epidemic_hysertia   A condition in which a large group of people exhibit the same state of violent mental agitation Back to top Epidemic_meningitis   Meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal Epidemic_myalgia   An acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest) Epidemic_parotitis   An acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands Epidemic_pleurodynia   An acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest) Epidemic_roseola   A contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester Epidemiologic   Of or relating to epidemiology; "epidemiological studies" Epidemiological   Of or relating to epidemiology; "epidemiological studies" Epidemiologist   A medical scientist who studies the transmission and control of epidemic diseases Epidemiology   The branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease Epidendron   Any of various orchids of the genus Epidendrum Epidendrum   Large and variable genus of terrestrial or epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas; some native to United States Epidendrum_tampense   Orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum Epidendrum_venosum   Mexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip Epidermal   Of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula Epidermal_cell   Any of the cells making up the epidermis Epidermic   Of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula Epidermis   The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates Epidiascope   A projector for images for both transparent and opaque objects Epididymis   A convoluted tubule in each testis; carries sperm to vas deferens Epididymitis   Painful inflammation of the epididymis Back to top Epidural   Regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery Epidural   On or outside the dura mater Epidural_anaesthesia   Regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery Epidural_anesthesia   Regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery Epidural_injection   Injection of an anesthetic substance into the epidural space of the spinal cord in order to produce epidural anesthesia Epigaea   Small creeping evergreen shrubs: trailing arbutus Epigaea_repens   Low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers Epigastric   Lying on or over the stomach Epigastric   Of or relating to the anterior walls of the abdomen; "epigastric artery" Epigastric_artery   One of three arteries supplying the anterior walls of the abdomen Epigastric_fossa   A slight depression in the midline just below the sternum (where a blow can affect the solar plexus) Epigastric_vein   Veins serving the anterior walls of the abdomen Epigastrium   The region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum) Epigenesis   A geological change in the mineral content of rock after the rock has formed Epiglottis   A flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing Epiglottitis   Inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing Epigon   An inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician Epigone   An inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician Epigram   A witty saying Epigrammatic   Terse and witty and like a maxim; "much given to apothegmatic instruction" Back to top Epigraph   An engraved inscription Epigraph   A quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing Epigraphy   The study of ancient inscriptions Epikeratophakia   Using a piece of donated corneal tissue to repair the eye of someone who has had a cataract removed; "epikeratophakia gave her a living contact lens" Epilachna   Genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America; both larvae and adults feed on plants Epilachna_varivestis   Introduced into the United States from Mexico; feeds on the foliage of the bean plant Epilate   Remove body hair; "epilate her legs" Epilating_wax   A mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair; mixture is applied hot to the surface and after cooling is pulled away taking the hairs with it Epilation   The act of removing hair (as from an animal skin) Epilation   Loss of hair; the result of removing hair Epilator   A cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair Epilepsia_major   A seizure (or a type of epilepsy characterized by such seizures) during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body Epilepsia_minor   A seizure (or a type of epilepsy characterized by such seizures) of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching Epilepsy   A disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions Epileptic   A person who has epilepsy Epileptic   Of or relating to or characteristic of epilepsy; "epileptic seizure" Epileptic_seizure   Convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness Epilithic   Growing on stone; "epilithic mosses" Epilobium   Large widely distributed genus of herbs and subshrubs of especially western North America and Arctic areas Epilobium_angustifolium   Tall North American perennial with creeping rootstocks and narrow leaves and spikes of pinkish-purple flowers occurring in great abundance in burned-over areas or recent clearings; an important honey plant Back to top Epilobium_canum_canum   Shrublet of southwestern United States to Mexico having brilliant scarlet flowers Epilobium_hirsutum   Plant of Europe and Asia having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves; introduced into North America Epilog   A short passage added at the end of a literary work; "the epilogue told what eventually happened to the main characters" Epilog   A short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play Epilogue   A short passage added at the end of a literary work; "the epilogue told what eventually happened to the main characters" Epilogue   A short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play Epimedium   Herbaceous perennials of Mediterranean to India and eastern Asia Epimedium_grandiflorum   Slow-growing creeping plant with semi-evergreen leaves on erect wiry stems; used as ground cover Epimetheus   (Greek mythology) brother of Prometheus; despite Prometheus''s warning against gifts from Zeus he accepted Pandora as his wife Epimorphic   Characterized by incomplete metamorphosis; having the same number of body segments in successive stages Epinephelus   Genus of groupers or sea bass Epinephelus_adscensionis   Found around rocky coasts or on reefs Epinephelus_fulvus   Black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins Epinephrin   A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action Epinephrine   A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action Epipactis   Genus of hardy orchids with leafy-bracted racemes of greenish or purplish irregular flowers Epipactis_gigantea   Orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf Epipactis_helleborine   European orchid with spikes of green and pinkish or purplish flowers Epipaleolithic   Middle part of the Stone Age beginning about 15,000 years ago Epiphany   A divine manifestation Back to top Epiphany   Twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus Epiphany_of_Our_Lord   Twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus Epiphenomenon   A secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon Epiphora   Repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc. Epiphyllum   Any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers Epiphyseal   Relating to the epiphysis of a bone Epiphysial   Relating to the epiphysis of a bone Epiphysis   A small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin Epiphysis   The end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused Epiphysis_cerebri   A small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin Epiphyte   Plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it Epiphytic   Of or relating to epiphytes Epiphytic_plant   Plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it Epiphytotic   (of plants) epidemic among plants of a single kind especially over a wide area; "an epiphytotic blight of potatoes"; "epiphytotic conditions associated with a single-plant agriculture" Epiplexis   A rhetorical device in which the speaker reproaches the audience in order to incite or convince them Epipremnum   Small genus of evergreen lianas of southeastern Asia to western Pacific areas Epipremnum_aureum   Evergreen liana widely cultivated for its variegated foliage Epirus   An ancient area on the Ionian Sea that flourished as a kingdom in the 3rd century BC; located in northwest Greece and southern Albania Episcia   Any plant of the genus Episcia; usually creeping and stoloniferous and of cascading habit; grown for their colorful foliage and flowers Episcia_dianthiflora   Low-growing creeping perennial of Central America having deeply fringed white flowers; sometimes placed in genus Episcia Back to top Episcleral_veins   Small veins in the sclera near the corneal margin; empty into the anterior ciliary veins Episcleritis   Inflammation of the sclera of the eye Episcopal   Denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops Episcopal   Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church; "the Episcopal hierarachy"; "married by an Episcopalian minister" Episcopalian   A member of the Episcopal church Episcopalian   Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church; "the Episcopal hierarachy"; "married by an Episcopalian minister" Episcopalianism   The theological doctrine of Church government by bishops Episcopal_Church   United States church that is in communication with the see of Canterbury Episcopal_Church   An autonomous branch of the Anglican Communion in Scotland Episcopal_Church_of_Scotland   An autonomous branch of the Anglican Communion in Scotland Episiotomy   Surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth Episode   Film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie Episode   A brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series Episode   A part of a broadcast serial Episode   A happening that is distinctive in a series of related events Episodic   Limited in duration to a single episode; "an account concerned primarily with episodic events such as the succession of rulers" Episodic   Occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals; "episodic in his affections"; "occasional headaches" Episodic   Of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes; "the book is episodic and the incidents don''t always hang together" Episodically   In an episodic manner Episodic_memory   Memory for episodes in your own life Back to top Epispadias   A congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis Episperm   Protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants Epistasis   The suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene Epistaxis   Bleeding from the nose Episteme   The body of ideas that determine intellectually certain knowledge at any particular time Epistemic   Of or relating to epistemology; "epistemic modal" Epistemic_logic   The modal logic of knowledge and uncertainty and ignorance Epistemological   Of or relating to epistemology; "epistemic modal" Epistemologist   A specialist in epistemology Epistemology   The philosophical theory of knowledge Epistle   Especially a long, formal letter Epistle_of_James   A New Testament book attributed to Saint James the Apostle Epistle_of_Jeremiah   An Apocryphal book consisting of a letter ascribed to Jeremiah to the Jews in exile in Babylon warning them against idolatry Epistle_of_Jude   A New Testament book attributed to Saint Jude Epistle_of_Paul_the_Apostle_to_Philemon   A New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping Epistle_of_Paul_the_Apostle_to_the_Colossians   A New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the Colossians in ancient Phrygia Epistle_of_Paul_the_Apostle_to_the_Ephesians   A New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Ephesians which explains the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ Epistle_of_Paul_the_Apostle_to_the_Galatians   A New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Galatians Epistle_of_Paul_the_Apostle_to_the_Philippians   A New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the church a Philippi in Macedonia Epistle_of_Paul_the_Apostle_to_the_Romans   A New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58 Back to top Epistle_of_Paul_the_Apostle_to_Titus   A new Testament book containing Saint Paul''s epistle to Titus; contains advice on pastoral matters Epistle_to_Philemon   A New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping Epistle_to_the_Colossians   A New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the Colossians in ancient Phrygia Epistle_to_the_Ephesians   A New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Ephesians which explains the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ Epistle_to_the_Galatians   A New Testament book containing the epistle from Saint Paul to the Galatians Epistle_to_the_Hebrews   A New Testament book traditionally included among the epistle of Saint Paul but now generally considered not to have been written by him Epistle_to_the_Philippians   A New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the church a Philippi in Macedonia Epistle_to_the_Romans   A New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58 Epistle_to_Titus   A new Testament book containing Saint Paul''s epistle to Titus; contains advice on pastoral matters Epistolary   Written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence; "an endless sequence of epistolary love affairs"; "the epistolatory novel" Epistolatory   Written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence; "an endless sequence of epistolary love affairs"; "the epistolatory novel" Epistrophe   Repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc. Epitaph   An inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there Epitaph   A summary statement of commemoration for a dead person Epitaxy   Growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate Epithelial   Of or belonging to the epithelium; "epithelial layer" Epithelial_cell   One of the closely packed cells forming the epithelium Epithelial_duct   A bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake''s fangs" Epithelial_tissue   Membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body Epitheliod   Resembling epithelium; "epithelial tissue" Back to top Epithelioma   A malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue Epithelium   Membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body Epithet   A defamatory or abusive word or phrase; "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me" Epithet   Descriptive word or phrase Epitome   A standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father" Epitome   A brief abstract (as of an article or book) Epitomise   Embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; "The fugue typifies Bach''s style of composition" Epitomize   Embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; "The fugue typifies Bach''s style of composition" Epitrochoidal_engine   A rotary engine that is a four-stroke internal-combustion engine without reciprocating parts Epizoan   Any external parasitic organism (as fleas) Epizoan   Of or relating to epizoa Epizoic   Living or growing on the exterior surface of an animal usually as a parasite; "an epizoic plant parasite" Epizoon   Any external parasitic organism (as fleas) Epizootic   (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region; "an epizootic disease" Epkwele   The basic unit of money in Equatorial Guinea Epoch   A unit of geological time Epoch   A period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event Epoch   (astronomy) the precise date that is the point of reference for which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is referred Epoch-making   Highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era; "epochal decisions made by Roosevelt and Churchill"; "an epoch-making discovery" Epochal   Highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era; "epochal decisions made by Roosevelt and Churchill"; "an epoch-making discovery" Back to top Epona   (possibly Roman mythology) Celtic goddess of horses and mules and asses Eponym   A name derived from the name of person (real or imaginary) as the name of Alexandria is derived from the name of its founder: Alexander the Great Eponym   The name of a person for whom something is supposedly named; "Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople" Eponymic   Being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym Eponymous   Being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym Epos   A long narrative poem telling of a hero''s deeds Epos   A body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme Epoxy   A thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates Epoxy   Glue with epoxy; "epoxy the shards" Epoxy_glue   A thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates Epoxy_resin   A thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates EPROM   (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data Epsilon   The 5th letter of the Greek alphabet Epsilon_Aurigae   The largest known star Epsilon_toxin   A bacterial toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens; causes intense abdominal cramps and diarrhea that begins 8-22 hours after consumption of foods containing large numbers of these bacteria Epsom_salts   Hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative Epsom_salts   Hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures Epstein   British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959) Epstein-Barr_virus   The herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China Eptatretus   A fossil hagfish of the genus Eptatretus Back to top Eptesicus   A genus of Vespertilionidae Eptesicus_fuscus   Rather large North American brown bat; widely distributed Eptesicus_serotinus   Common European brown bat Eq   The atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen Equable   Not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays" Equable   Not varying; "an equable climate" Equably   In an equable manner; "he is an equably cheerful fellow" Equador_laurel   Large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood Equal   A person who is of equal standing with another in a group Equal   Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let''s equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors" Equal   Be identical or equivalent to; "One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!" Equal   Be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn''t even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents" Equal   Well matched; having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law" Equal   Equal in amount or value; "like amounts"; "equivalent amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the other a like number"; "an equal number"; "the same number" Equal-area_map_projection   A map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe Equal-area_projection   A map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe Equalisation   The act of making equal or uniform Equalise   Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let''s equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors" Equalise   Compensate; make the score equal Equalised   Caused to be equal Back to top Equaliser   An equivalent counterbalancing weight Equaliser   Electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion Equalitarian   A person who believes in the equality of all people Equalitarianism   The doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality Equality   The quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status Equality   A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best" Equality_before_the_law   The right to equal protection of the laws Equality_State   A state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east Equalization   The act of making equal or uniform Equalize   Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let''s equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors" Equalize   Compensate; make the score equal Equalized   Caused to be equal Equalizer   A score that makes the match even Equalizer   An equivalent counterbalancing weight Equalizer   Electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion Equalizing_dividend   A dividend paid to compensate shareholders for losses resulting from a change in the dividend schedule Equally   To the same degree (often followed by `as''); "they were equally beautiful"; "birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly"; "sang as sweetly as a nightingale"; "he is every bit as mean as she is" Equally   In equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way; "a class evenly divided between girls and boys"; "they split their winnings equally"; "deal equally with rich and poor" Equals_sign   A sign indicating that the quantities on either side are equal Equal_opportunity   The right to equivalent opportunities for employment regardless of race or color or sex or national origin Back to top Equal_protection_of_the_laws   A right guaranteed by the 14th amendment to the US constitution and by the due-process clause of the 5th amendment Equal_temperament   The division of the scale based on an octave that is divided into twelve exactly equal semitones; "equal temperament is the system commonly used in keyboard instruments" Equal_to(p)   Having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn''t up to the standard I require" Equanil   A sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety Equanimity   Steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" Equanimous   In full control of your faculties; "the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the Equatability   Capability of being equated Equate   Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let''s equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors" Equate   Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; "We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans"; "You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed" Equate   Be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics Equating   The act of regarding as equal Equation   The act of regarding as equal Equation   A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal Equation   A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best" Equator   An imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles; "the equator is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres" Equator   A circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts Equatorial   Of or existing at or near the geographic equator; "equatorial Africa" Equatorial   Of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator; "equatorial heat" Equatorial   Of or relating to or at an equator; "equatorial diameter" Equatorial_current   Any of the ocean currents that flow westward at the equator Back to top Equatorial_Guinea   A country of west central Africa (including islands in the Gulf of Guinea); became independent from Spain in 1968 Equatorial_Guinea_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Equatorial Guinea Equerry   A personal attendant of the British royal family Equerry   An official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles Equestrian   A man skilled in equitation Equestrian   Of or relating to or featuring horseback riding Equestrian   Of or relating to or composed of knights Equestrian_sport   A sport that tests horsemanship Equetus   Drumfish Equetus_lanceolatus   Black-and-white drumfish with an erect elongated dorsal fin Equetus_pulcher   A kind of drumfish Equiangular   Having all angles equal Equiangular_triangle   A three-sided regular polygon Equid   Hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck Equidae   Horses; asses; zebras; extinct animals Equidistant   The same distance apart at every point Equidsitribution   A flat distribution having equal frequencies of occurrence Equilateral   Having all sides or faces equal Equilateral_triangle   A three-sided regular polygon Equilibrate   Bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium Back to top Equilibrate   Bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights" Equilibration   Stabilization by bringing into equilibrium Equilibrise   Bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights" Equilibrium   A sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head Equilibrium   A chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates Equilibrium   Equality of distribution Equilibrium   A stable situation in which forces cancel one another Equilibrium_constant   (chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction) Equilibrium_law   (chemistry) the principle that (at chemical equilibrium) in a reversible reaction the ratio of the rate of the forward reaction to the rate of the reverse reaction is a constant for that reaction Equilibrize   Bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights" Equine   Hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck Equine   Of or belonging to the family Equidae Equine   Resembling a horse Equine_distemper   An acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes Equine_encephalitis   Encephalitis caused by a virus that is transmitted by a mosquito from an infected horse Equine_encephalomyelitis   Encephalitis caused by a virus that is transmitted by a mosquito from an infected horse Equinoctial   The great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles Equinoctial   Relating to an equinox (when the lengths or night and day are equal) Equinoctial   Relating to the vicinity of the equator Equinoctial_circle   The great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles Back to top Equinoctial_line   The great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles Equinoctial_point   (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic Equinoctial_storm   A violent rainstorm near the time of an equinox Equinoctial_year   The time for the earth to make one revolution around the sun, measured between two vernal equinoxes Equinox   (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic Equinox   Either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth''s equator and day and night are of equal length Equip   Provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer" Equip   Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" Equipage   A vehicle with four wheels drawn by two or more horses Equipage   Equipment and supplies of a military force Equipment   An instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service Equipment_casualty   Loss of military equipment Equipment_failure   A cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" Equipoise   Equality of distribution Equipoised   Lacking lateral dominance; being neither right-handed nor left-handed Equipotent   Having equal strength or efficacy Equipped   Carrying weapons Equipped   Provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate; "a well equipped playground"; "a ship equipped with every mechanical aid to navigation" Equipped   Provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority); "a furnished apartment"; "a completely furnished toolbox" Equipped   Prepared with proper equipment; "equipped for service in the Arctic" Back to top Equipped   Furnished with all equipment needed for voyaging Equipping   The act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war Equiprobable   Equally probable Equipt   Provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate; "a well equipped playground"; "a ship equipped with every mechanical aid to navigation" Equisetaceae   Sole surviving family of the Equisetales: fern allies Equisetales   Lower tracheophytes in existence since the Devonian Equisetatae   Horsetails and related forms Equisetum   Horsetails; coextensive with the family Equisetaceae Equisetum_arvense   Of Eurasia and Greenland and North America Equisetum_fluviatile   Eurasia; northern North America to Virginia Equisetum_hyemale   Evergreen erect horsetail with rough-edged stems; formerly used for scouring utensils Equisetum_hyemale_robustum   Evergreen erect horsetail with rough-edged stems; formerly used for scouring utensils Equisetum_palustre   Scouring-rush horsetail widely distributed in wet or boggy areas of northern hemisphere Equisetum_robustum   Evergreen erect horsetail with rough-edged stems; formerly used for scouring utensils Equisetum_Sylvaticum   Eurasia except southern Russia; northern North America Equisetum_variegatum   Northern North America; Greenland; northern and central Europe Equitable   Implying justice dictated by reason, conscience, and a natural sense of what is fair to all; "equitable treatment of all citizens"; "an equitable distribution of gifts among the children" Equitably   In an equitable manner; "the inheritance was equitably divided among the sisters" Equitation   Riding a horse as a sport Equity   Conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim" Back to top Equity   The ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation Equity   The difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it Equity_credit_line   A loan secured by equity value in the borrower''s home Equivalence   Qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare" Equivalence   Essential equality and interchangeability Equivalence   A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best" Equivalent   The atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen Equivalent   A person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc; "send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps" Equivalent   Being essentially equal to something; "it was as good as gold"; "a wish that was equivalent to a command"; "his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt" Equivalent   Equal in amount or value; "like amounts"; "equivalent amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the other a like number"; "an equal number"; "the same number" Equivalent-binary-digit_factor   The average number of binary digits needed to express one radix digit in a non-binary numeration system; on the average a number that can be expressed in N decimal digits takes 3.3N binary digits Equivalent_weight   The atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen Equivalent_word   Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context Equivocal   Uncertain as a sign or indication; "the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal" Equivocal   Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; "an equivocal statement"; "the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates"; "the officer''s equivo Equivocal   Open to question; "aliens of equivocal loyalty"; "his conscience reproached him with the equivocal character of the union into which he had forced his son"-Anna Jameson Equivocally   In an ambiguous manner; "this letter is worded ambiguously" Equivocalness   Unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning Equivocate   Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information Equivocation   Falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language Back to top Equivocation   Intentionally vague or ambiguous Equivocation   A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth Equivocator   A respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer Equus   Type genus of the Equidae: only surviving genus of the family Equidae Equus_asinus   Domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn Equus_asinus   A wild ass of Africa Equus_Burchelli   Of the plains of central and eastern Africa Equus_caballus   Solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times Equus_caballus_gomelini   European wild horse extinct since the early 20th century Equus_caballus_przevalskii   Wild horse of central Asia that resembles an ass; now endangered Equus_caballus_przewalskii   Wild horse of central Asia that resembles an ass; now endangered Equus_grevyi   Zebra with less continuous stripes Equus_hemionus   Asiatic wild ass Equus_hemionus_hemionus   Mongolian wild ass Equus_kiang   Wild ass of Tibet and Mongolia Equus_quagga   Mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century Equus_zebra_zebra   Narrow-striped nearly extinct zebra of southern Africa ER   A room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment Er   A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium Era   A major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods Back to top Era   A period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event Eradicable   Able to be eradicated or rooted out Eradicate   Kill in large numbers; "the plague wiped out an entire population" Eradicate   Destroy completely, as if down to the roots; "the vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted" Eradication   The complete destruction of every trace of something Eradicator   Someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) Eragrostic_abyssinica   An African grass economically important as a cereal grass (yielding white flower of good quality) as well as for forage and hay Eragrostis   Annual or perennial grasses of tropics and subtropics Eragrostis_curvula   Perennial South African grass having densely clumped flimsy stems; introduced into United States especially for erosion control Eragrostis_tef   An African grass economically important as a cereal grass (yielding white flower of good quality) as well as for forage and hay Eranthis   Winter aconite Eranthis_hyemalis   Small Old World perennial herb grown for its bright yellow flowers which appear in early spring often before snow is gone Erasable   Capable of being effaced; "the fire''s worst scars were effaceable by a comprehensive program of reforestation"; "a signal too loud to be erasable in a single pass through the erase head" Erasable_programmable_read-only_memory   (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data Erase   Remove from memory or existence; "The Turks erased the Armenians in 1915" Erase   Wipe out magnetically recorded information Erase   Remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; "Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!" Eraser   An implement used to erase something Erasmian   Of or relating to or in the manner of Erasmus Erasmus   Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536) Back to top Erastianism   The doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters Erasure   Deletion by an act of expunging or erasing Erasure   A surface area where something has been erased; "another word had been written over the erasure" Erasure   A correction made by erasing; "there were many erasures in the typescript" Erato   (Greek mythology) the Muse of lyric and love poetry Eratosthenes   Greek mathematician and astronomer who estimated the circumference of the earth and the distances to the moon and sun (276-194 BC) Erb's_palsy   Paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth) Erb-Duchenne_paralysis   Paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth) Erbium   A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium Ercilla   A genus of evergreen climbers Erebus   (Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day Erechtites_hieracifolia   An American weedy plant with small white or greenish flowers Erect   Construct, build, or erect; "Raise a barn" Erect   Cause to rise up Erect   Of sexual organs; stiff and rigid Erect   Upright in position or posture; "an erect stature"; "erect flower stalks"; "for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression"; "a column still vertical amid the ruins"; "he sat bolt upright" Erectile   Filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood; "erectile tissue"; "the penis is an erectile organ" Erectile   Capable of being raised to an upright position; "erectile feathers" Erectile_dysfunction   Impotence resulting from a man''s inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis Erectile_organ   An organ containing erectile tissue Back to top Erectile_tissue   Vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid Erecting   The act of building or putting up Erecting_prism   A right-angled optical prism used to turn an inverted image upright Erection   The act of building or putting up Erection   A structure that has been erected Erection   An erect penis Erectly   In a straight-backed manner; "the old man still walks erectly" Erectness   Position at right angles to the horizon Erectness   The property of being upright in posture Erect_bugle   Upright rhizomatous perennial with bright blue flowers; southern Europe Eremite   A Christian recluse Eremitic   Characterized by or preferring solitude in mode of life; "the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony"; "a lone wolf"; "a man of a solitary disposition" Eremitic   Characterized by ascetic solitude; "the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony"; "his hermitic existence" Eremitic   Of or relating to or befitting eremites or their practices of hermitic living; "eremitic austerities" Eremitical   Characterized by or preferring solitude in mode of life; "the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony"; "a lone wolf"; "a man of a solitary disposition" Eremitical   Characterized by ascetic solitude; "the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony"; "his hermitic existence" Eremitical   Of or relating to or befitting eremites or their practices of hermitic living; "eremitic austerities" Eremitism   Monasticism characterized by solitude in which the social dimension of life is sacrificed to the primacy of religious experience Eresh-kigal   Goddess of death and consort of Nergal Ereshkigal   Goddess of death and consort of Nergal Back to top Ereshkigel   Goddess of death and consort of Nergal Erethism   An abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity or excitability Erethizon   A genus of Erethizontidae Erethizontidae   New World arboreal porcupines Erethizon_dorsatum   Porcupine of northeastern North America with barbed spines concealed in the coarse fur; often gnaws buildings for salt and grease Eretmochelys   Hawksbills Eretmochelys_imbricata   Pugnacious tropical sea turtle with a hawk-like beak; source of food and the best tortoiseshell Erewhon   A fictitious land described in a novel by Samuel Butler Erg   A cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter Ergo   (used as a sentenced connector) therefore or consequently Ergocalciferol   A fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets Ergodic   Positive recurrent aperiodic state of stochastic systems; tending in probability to a limiting form that is independent of the initial conditions Ergodicity   An attribute of stochastic systems; generally, a system that tends in probability to a limiting form that is independent of the initial conditions Ergometer   Measuring instrument designed to measure power Ergonomic   Of or relating to ergonomics Ergonomics   The branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments Ergonovine   An alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion Ergosterol   A plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation Ergot   A fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid Ergot   A plant disease caused by the ergot fungus Back to top Ergotamine   An alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine Ergotic   Relating to or produced by ergot Ergotism   Poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and craming and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs Ergotrate_Maleate   An alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion Ergotropic   Of or relating to ergotropism Ergotropism   An affinity for work Erianthus   Genus of reedlike grasses having spikes crowded in a panicle covered with long silky hairs Erianthus_ravennae   Grass often cultivated for its long white-ribbed leaves and large plumes resembling those of pampas grass Erica   Any plant of the genus Erica Ericaceae   Heathers Ericales   Ericaceae; Clethraceae; Diapensiaceae; Epacridaceae; Lennoaceae; Pyrolaceae; Monotropaceae Erica_arborea   Evergreen treelike Mediterranean shrub having fragrant white flowers in large terminal panicles and hard woody roots used to make tobacco pipes Erica_carnea   Dwarf European shrub with very early-blooming bell-shaped red flowers Erica_cinerea   Common low European shrub with purple-red flowers Erica_Jong   United States writer (born in 1942) Erica_lusitanica   Erect dense shrub native to western Iberian peninsula having profuse white or pink flowers; naturalized in southwestern England Erica_perspicua   South African shrub grown for its profusion of white flowers Erica_tetralix   Dwarf European shrub with rose-colored flowers Erica_vagans   Bushy shrub having pink to white flowers; common on the moors of Cornwall and in southwestern Europe; cultivated elsewhere Erich_Mendelsohn   German architect who migrated to Palestine in 1937 (1887-1953) Back to top Erich_von_Stroheim   United States film actor (born in Austria) (1885-1957) Eric_Arthur_Blair   Imaginative British writer concerned with social justice (1903-1950) Eric_Blair   Imaginative British writer concerned with social justice (1903-1950) Eridanus   A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Fornax and Cetus Erie   A port city on Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania Erie   The 4th largest of the Great Lakes; it is linked to the Hudson River by the New York State Barge Canal Erie   A member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York Erie_Canal   An artificial waterway connecting the Hudson river at Albany with Lake Erie at Buffalo; built in the 19th century; now part of the New York State Barge Canal Erigeron   Cosmopolitan genus of usually perennial herbs with flowers that resemble asters; leaves occasionally (especially formerly) used medicinally Erigeron_acer   Widespread weed with pale purple-blue flowers Erigeron_annuus   Widely naturalized white-flowered North American herb Erigeron_aurantiacus   Mat-forming herb of Turkestan with nearly double orange-yellow flowers Erigeron_canadensis   Common North American weed with linear leaves and small discoid heads of yellowish flowers; widely naturalized throughout temperate regions; sometimes placed in genus Erigeron Erigeron_divergens   Well-branched plant with hairy leaves and stems each with a solitary flower head with narrow white or pink or lavender rays; western North America Erigeron_glaucous   Slightly succulent perennial with basal leaves and hairy sticky stems each bearing a solitary flower head with narrow pink or lavender rays; coastal bluffs Oregon to southern California Erigeron_philadelphicus   Especially pretty plant having a delicate fringe of threadlike rays around flower heads having very slender white or pink rays; United States and Canada Erigeron_pulchellus   Common perennial of eastern North America having flowers with usually violet-purple rays Erigeron_speciosus   Plant having branching leafy stems each branch with an especially showy solitary flower head with many narrow pink or lavender or white rays; northwestern United States mountains Erignathus   Bearded seals Erignathus_barbatus   Medium-sized grayish to yellow seal with bristles each side of muzzle; of Arctic Ocean Back to top Erigonum_fasciculatum   Low-growing shrub with spreading branches and flowers in loose heads; desert regions of western United States (California to Utah) Erik_Adolf_von_Willebrand   Finnish physician who first described vascular hemophilia (1870-1949) Erik_Alfred_Leslie_Satie   French composer noted for his experimentalism and rejection of Romanticism (1866-1925) Erik_Axel_Karlfeldt   Swedish poet whose works incorporate Swedish customs and folklore (1864-1931) Erik_Satie   French composer noted for his experimentalism and rejection of Romanticism (1866-1925) Erik_von_Willebrand   Finnish physician who first described vascular hemophilia (1870-1949) Erik_Weisz   United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets of padlocked containers (1874-1926) Erinaceidae   True hedgehogs Erinaceus   Type genus of the family Erinaceidae: hedgehogs Erinaceus_europaeus   Small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines Erinaceus_europeaeus   Small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines Eringo   Any plant of the genus Eryngium Erinyes   (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals Eriobotrya   Asiatic evergreen fruit trees Eriobotrya_japonica   Evergreen tree of warm regions having fuzzy yellow olive-sized fruit with a large free stone; native to China and Japan Eriocaulaceae   Chiefly tropical aquatic or bog herbs: pipeworts Eriocaulon   Type genus of the Eriocaulaceae: rushlike aquatic or marginal perennials usually found in shallow waters of acid lakes and pools and bogs Eriocaulon_aquaticum   Aquatic perennial of North America and Ireland and Hebrides having translucent green leaves in a basal spiral and dense buttonlike racemes of minute white flowers Eriodictyon   Small genus of evergreen shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico Eriodictyon_californicum   Viscid evergreen shrub of western United States with white to Deep lilac flowers; the sticky aromatic leaves are used in treating bronchial and pulmonary illnesses Back to top Eriogonum   Any plant of the genus Eriogonum with small clustered flowers Eriogonum_allenii   Late-blooming perennial plant of shale barrens of Virginia having flowers in flat-topped clusters Eriophorum   Cotton grass Eriophorum_angustifolium   Having densely tufted white cottony or downlike glumes Eriophyllum   Genus of hairy herbs and shrubs of western North America Eriophyllum_lanatum   Grayish woolly leafy perennial with branched stems ending in leafless stalks bearing golden-yellow flower heads; dry areas western North America Eriophyllum_wallacei   Tiny gray woolly tufted annual with small golden-yellow flower heads; southeastern California to northwestern Arizona and southwestern Utah; sometimes placed in genus Eriophyllum Eriosoma   Woolly aphids Eriosoma_lanigerum   Primarily a bark feeder on aerial parts and roots of apple and other trees Eris   (Greek mythology) goddess of discord; sister of Ares Eristic   The art of logical disputation (especially if specious) Eristic   A person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy Eristic   Given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments Eristical   Given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments Erithacus   Old World thrushes Erithacus_rubecola   Small Old World songbird with a reddish breast Erithacus_svecicus   Songbird of northern Europe and Asia Eritrea   An African country north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Ethiopia in 1993 Eritrean   A native or inhabitant of Eritrea Eritrean   Of or relating to or characteristic of Eritrea or its people; "Eritrean civil war" Back to top Erivan   Capital of Armenia Erlang   A unit of traffic intensity in a telephone system Erlenmeyer   German chemist (1825-1909) Erlenmeyer_flask   A conical flask with a wide base and narrow neck Erle_Stanley_Gardner   Writer of detective novels featuring Perry Mason (1889-1970) Ermine   Mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coat Ermine   The expensive white fur of the ermine Ern   Bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland Erne   Bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland Ernestine_Schumann-Heink   United States operatic contralto (1861-1936) Ernesto_Guevara   An Argentine revolutionary leader who was Fidel Castro''s chief lieutenant in the Cuban revolution; active in other Latin American countries; was captured and executed by the Bolivian army (1928-1967) Ernest_Bevin   British labor leader and statesman who played an important role in diplomacy after World War II (1884-1951) Ernest_Bloch   United States composer (born in Switzerland) who composed symphonies and chamber music and choral music and a piano sonata and an opera (1880-1959) Ernest_Hemingway   An American writer of fiction who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1954 (1899-1961) Ernest_Orlando_Lawrence   United States physicist who developed the cyclotron (1901-1958) Ernest_Rutherford   British physicist (born in New Zealand) who discovered the atomic nucleus and proposed a nuclear model of the atom (1871-1937) Ernest_Solvay   Belgian chemist who developed the Solvay process and built factories exploiting it (1838-1922) Ernest_Thomas_Sinton_Walton   Irish physicist who (with Sir John Cockcroft in 1931) first split an atom (1903-1995) Ernest_Walton   Irish physicist who (with Sir John Cockcroft in 1931) first split an atom (1903-1995) Ernst   Painter (born in Germany, resident of France and the United States) who was a cofounder of Dadaism; developed the technique of collage (1891-1976) Back to top Ernst_Boris_Chain   British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) Ernst_Cassirer   German philosopher concerned with concept formation in the human mind and with symbolic forms in human culture generally (1874-1945) Ernst_Heinrich_Haeckel   German biologist and philosopher; advocated Darwinism and formulated the theory of recapitulation; was an exponent of materialistic monism (1834-1919) Ernst_Heinrich_Weber   German physiologist who studied sensory responses to stimuli and is considered the father of psychophysics (1795-1878) Ernst_Lubitsch   German filmmaker of sophisticated comedies (1892-1947) Ernst_Ludwig_Kirchner   German expressionist painter (1880-1938) Ernst_Mach   Austrian physicist and philosopher who introduced the Mach number and who founded logical positivism (1838-1916) Ernst_Theodor_Amadeus_Hoffmann   German writer of fantastic tales (1776-1822) Ernst_Theodor_Wilhelm_Hoffmann   German writer of fantastic tales (1776-1822) Ernst_Werner_von_Siemens   German electrical engineer (1816-1892) Erode   Remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces" Erode   Become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded" Eroded   Worn away as by water or ice or wind Eroding   (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) Erodium   Geraniums of Europe and South America and Australia especially mountainous regions Erodium_cicutarium   European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage Erodium_moschatum   Low annual European herb naturalized in America; similar to alfilaria Erodium_texanum   Of prairies and desert areas of southwestern United States and Mexico Erogenous   Sensitive to sexual stimulation Erogenous_zone   Any area of the body especially sensitive to sexual stimulation Back to top Erolia   A genus of Scolopacidae Erolia_alpina   Small common sandpiper that breeds in northern or arctic regions and winters in southern United States or Mediterranean regions Erolia_minutilla   Smallest American sandpiper Eros   (Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid Erose   Having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed Erose_leaf   A leaf having a jagged margin as though gnawed Erosion   Erosion by chemical action Erosion   (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) Erosion   A gradual decline of something; "after the accounting scandal there was an erosion of confidence in the auditors" Erosion   Condition in which the earth''s surface is worn away by the action of water and wind Erosive   Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action Erosive   Wearing away by friction; "the erosive effects of waves on the shoreline" Erotic   Giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing Erotica   Creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire Erotically   In an erotic manner Eroticism   The arousal of feelings of sexual desire Eroticism   A state of anticipation of sexuality Erotism   The arousal of feelings of sexual desire Erotism   A state of anticipation of sexuality Err   To make a mistake or be incorrect Back to top Err   Wander from a direct course or at random; "The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her"; "don''t drift from the set course" Errancy   Fallibility as indicated by erring or a tendency to err Errancy   (Christianity) holding views that disagree with accepted doctrine; especially disagreement with Papal infallibility; "he denies the errancy of the Catholic Church" Errand   A short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission Errand_boy   A boy who earns money by running errands Errant   Uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable; "an errant breeze" Errant   Straying from the right course or from accepted standards; "errant youngsters" Erratic   Liable to sudden unpredictable change; "erratic behavior"; "fickle weather"; "mercurial twists of temperament"; "a quicksilver character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly fragile the next" Erratic   Likely to perform unpredictably; "erratic winds are the bane of a sailor"; "a temperamental motor; sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn''t"; "that beautiful but temperamental instrument the flute"- Osbert Lancaster Erratic   Having no fixed course; "an erratic comet"; "his life followed a wandering course"; "a planetary vagabond" Erratically   In an erratic unpredictable manner; "economic changes are proceeding erratically" Erratum   A mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind Erreminise   To give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man" Errhine   Causing nasal discharge Erring   Capable of making an error; "all men are error-prone" Erroneous   Containing or characterized by error; "erroneous conclusions"; "the answer was inaccurate" Erroneously   In a mistaken manner; "he mistakenly believed it" Erroneousness   Inadvertent incorrectness Erroneous_belief   A misconception resulting from incorrect information Error   A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults" Back to top Error   (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed Error   Inadvertent incorrectness Error   Departure from what is ethically acceptable Error   A misconception resulting from incorrect information Error   Part of a statement that is not correct; "the book was full of errors" Error   (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer Error-prone   Capable of making an error; "all men are error-prone" Errorless   Free from error; "an errorless baseball game" Error_correction_code   (telecommunication) a coding system that incorporates extra parity bits in order to detect errors Ersatz   An artificial or inferior substitute or imitation Ersatz   Artificial and inferior; "ersatz coffee"; "substitute coffee" Erse   Any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland Erskine_Caldwell   United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987) Erskine_Preston_Caldwell   United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987) Erst   At a previous time; "once he loved her"; "her erstwhile writing" Erstwhile   At a previous time; "once he loved her"; "her erstwhile writing" Erstwhile(a)   Belonging to some prior time; "erstwhile friend"; "our former glory"; "the once capital of the state"; "her quondam lover" ERT   The coordinated universal time when an event is received on Earth Eruca   Annual to perennial herbs of the Mediterranean region Eruca_sativa   Erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender Back to top Eruca_vesicaria_sativa   Erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender Eruct   Expel gas from the stomach; "In China it is polite to burp at the table" Eruct   Eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical; "the volcano spews out molten rocks every day"; "The editors of the paper spew out hostile articles about the Presidential candidate" Eructation   A reflex that expels wind noisily from the stomach through the mouth Eructation   (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) Erudite   Having or showing profound knowledge; "a learned jurist"; "an erudite professor" Eruditely   With erudition; in an erudite manner; "he talked eruditely about Indian mythology" Eruditeness   Profound scholarly knowledge Erudition   Profound scholarly knowledge Erupt   Become active and spew forth lava and rocks; "Vesuvius erupts once in a while" Erupt   Erupt or intensify suddenly; "Unrest erupted in the country"; "Tempers flared at the meeting"; "The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism" Erupt   Become raw or open; "He broke out in hives"; "My skin breaks out when I eat strawberries"; "Such boils tend to recrudesce" Erupt   Start abruptly; "After 1989, peace broke out in the former East Bloc" Erupt   Appear on the skin; "A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant" Erupt   As of teeth, for example; "The tooth erupted and had to be extracted" Erupt   Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger" Erupt   Start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously" Eruption   The emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum Eruption   A sudden very loud noise Eruption   A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities" Back to top Eruption   The sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material Eruption   (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) Eruption   Symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible Eruptive   Erupting or tending to erupt; "a geyser is an intermittently eruptive hot spring" Eruptive   Of igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth''s surface; granite or diorite or gabbro Eruptive   Igneous rock produced by eruption and solidified on or near the earth''s surface; rhyolite or andesite or basalt; "volcanic rock includes the volcanic glass obsidian" Erving   United States basketball forward (born in 1950) Erwinia   Rod-shaped motile bacteria that attack plants Erwin_Panofsky   Art historian (1892-1968) Erwin_Rommel   German field marshal noted for brilliant generalship in North Africa during World War II (1891-1944) Erwin_Schrodinger   Austrian physicist who discovered the wave equation (1887-1961) Eryngium   Large genus of decorative plants with thistlelike flower heads; cosmopolitan in distribution Eryngium_aquaticum   Coarse prickly perennial eryngo with aromatic roots; southeastern United States; often confused with rattlesnake master Eryngium_maritimum   European evergreen eryngo with twisted spiny leaves naturalized on United States east coast; roots formerly used as an aphrodisiac Eryngium_yuccifolium   Coarse prickly perennial eryngo of United States thought to cure rattlesnake bite Eryngo   Any plant of the genus Eryngium Erysimum   Large genus of annual or perennial herbs some grown for their flowers and some for their attractive evergreen leaves; Old World and North America Erysimum_allionii   Showy erect biennial or short-lived perennial cultivated for its terminal racemes of orange-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus Erysimum_arkansanum   Biennial or short-lived perennial prairie rocket having orange-yellow flowers; western North America to Minnesota and Kansas; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus Erysimum_asperum   Biennial or short-lived perennial prairie rocket having orange-yellow flowers; western North America to Minnesota and Kansas; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus Back to top Erysimum_cheiranthoides   Slender yellow-flowered European mustard often troublesome as a weed; formerly used as an anthelmintic Erysimum_cheiri   Perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum Erysipelas   An acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes Erysiphaceae   Family of fungi parasitic mostly on leaves; includes powdery mildews Erysiphales   Saprophytic and parasitic fungi that live on plants Erysiphe   Genus of powdery mildews Erythema   Abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation) Erythematous   Relating to or characterized by erythema Erythema_multiforme   A red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen Erythema_nodosum   Skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs Erythema_nodosum_leprosum   An inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms and legs and face Erythema_solare   Redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun Erythrina   Any of various shrubs or shrubby trees of the genus Erythrina having trifoliate leaves and racemes of scarlet to coral red flowers and black seeds; cultivated as an ornamental Erythrina_caffra   Small semi-evergreen broad-spreading tree of eastern South Africa with orange-scarlet flowers and small coral-red seeds; yields a light soft wood used for fence posts or shingles Erythrina_corallodendrum   Deciduous shrub having racemes of deep scarlet-red flowers and black-spotted red seeds Erythrina_crista-galli   Small South American spiny tree with dark crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or clustered Erythrina_Indica   Small to medium-sized thorny tree of tropical Asia and northern Australia having dense clusters of scarlet or crimson flowers and black seeds Erythrina_lysistemon   Small semi-evergreen of South Africa having dense clusters of clear scarlet flowers and red seeds Erythrina_variegata   Small to medium-sized thorny tree of tropical Asia and northern Australia having dense clusters of scarlet or crimson flowers and black seeds Erythrina_vespertilio   Prickly Australian coral tree having soft spongy wood Back to top Erythrite   A reddish mineral consisting of hydrated cobalt arsenate in monoclinic crystalline form and used in coloring glass; usually found in veins bearing cobalt and arsenic Erythroblast   A nucleated cell in bone marrow from which red blood cells develop Erythroblastosis   A blood disease characterized by the abnormal presence of erythroblasts in the blood Erythroblastosis_fetalis   Severe anemia in newborn babies; the result of Rh incompatibility between maternal and fetal blood; typically occurs when the child of an Rh-negative mother inherits Rh-positive blood from the father; can be diagnosed before birth by amniocentesis Erythrocebus   Patas Erythrocebus_patas   Reddish long-tailed monkey of west Africa Erythrocin   An antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative Erythrocyte   A mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus Erythrocyte_sedimentation_rate   The rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation Erythrocytolysin   Any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin Erythroderma   Any skin disorder involving abnormal redness Erythroid   Relating to erythrocytes Erythrolysin   Any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin Erythromycin   An antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative Erythronium   Perennial bulbous herbs most of northern United States: dogtooth violet; adder''s tongue; trout lily; fawn lily Erythronium_albidum   North American dogtooth having solitary white flowers with yellow centers and blue- or pink-tinted exteriors Erythronium_americanum   Eastern North American dogtooth having solitary yellow flowers marked with brown or purple and spotted interiors Erythronium_californicum   California dogtooth violet with creamy white flowers sometimes yellow-tinged Erythronium_dens-canis   Sturdy European dogtooth with rose to mauve flowers; cultivated in many varieties Erythronium_grandiflorum   Dogtooth violet of western North America having bright yellow flowers Back to top Erythronium_montanum   Perennial herb having large white orange-marked flowers; found near snow line in northwestern United States Erythropoiesis   The process of producing red blood cells by the stem cells in the bone marrow Erythropoietic   Of or relating to the formation of red blood cells Erythropoietin   A glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells Erythroxylaceae   A family of plants of order Geraniales; have drupaceous fruit Erythroxylon   A large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae Erythroxylon_coca   A South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine Erythroxylon_truxiuense   A South American shrub whose leaves are a source of cocaine Erythroxylum   A large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae Es   A radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons Esaki   Physicist honored for advances in solid state electronics (born in Japan in 1925) Esau   (Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the Covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage Escadrille   An air force squadron typically containing six airplanes (as in France during World War I) Escadrille   A small squadron Escalade   An act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification) Escalade   Climb up and over; "They had to escalade canyons to reach their destination" Escalader   Someone who gains access by the use of ladders Escalate   Increase in extent or intensity; "The Allies escalated the bombing" Escalation   An increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; "higher wages caused an escalation of prices"; "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities" Escalator   A stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt Back to top Escalator   A clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) Escalator_clause   A clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) Escallop   Edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions Escallop   Thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled Escallop   Edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces Escalope_de_veau_Orloff   Lightly sauteed veal cutlets spread with a Soubise sauce and liver paste then sprinkled with grated Parmesan and baked briefly Escapade   Any carefree episode Escapade   A wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) Escape   The act of escaping physically; "he made his escape from the mental hospital"; "the canary escaped from its cage"; "his flight was an indication of his guilt" Escape   A means or way of escaping; "hard work was his escape from worry"; "they installed a second hatch as an escape"; "their escape route" Escape   An avoidance of danger or difficulty; "that was a narrow escape" Escape   An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism" Escape   Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive" Escape   A valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level Escape   The unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container; "they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe"; "he had to clean up the leak" Escape   A plant originally cultivated but now growing wild Escape   Issue or leak, as from a small opening; "Gas escaped into the bedroom" Escape   Fail to experience; "Fortunately, I missed the hurricane" Escape   Escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action; "She gets away with murder!"; "I couldn''t get out from under these responsibilities" Escape   Run away from confinement; "The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison" Back to top Escape   Flee; take to one''s heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up" Escape   Remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion; "We escaped to our summer house for a few days"; "The president of the company never manages to get away during the summer" Escape   Be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; "What you are seeing in him eludes me" Escaped   Having escaped, especially from confinement; "a convict still at large"; "searching for two escaped prisoners"; "dogs loose on the streets"; "criminals on the loose in the neighborhood" Escapee   Someone who escapes Escapement   Mechanical device that regulates movement Escape_cock   A valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level Escape_expert   Someone who is expert in the art of escaping Escape_from   Get rid of; "I couldn''t shake the car that was following me" Escape_hatch   Hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency Escape_mechanism   A form of behavior that evades unpleasant realities Escape_valve   A valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level Escape_velocity   The minimum velocity needed to escape a gravitational field Escape_wheel   Gear that engages a rocking lever Escapism   An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism" Escapist   A person who escapes into a world of fantasy Escapologist   Someone who is expert in the art of escaping Escargot   Edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic Escarole   Variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges Escarp   A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification Back to top Escarpment   A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification Escarpment   A long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion Eschalot   Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning Eschar   A dry scab formed on the skin following a burn or cauterization of the skin Eschatological   Of or relating to or dealing with or regarding the ultimate destiny of mankind and the world Eschatologically   In relation to eschatology; "even atheists can be eschatologically minded" Eschatologist   A theologian who specializes in eschatology Eschatology   The branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and judgment; heaven and hell; the end of the world Escheat   The property that reverts to the state Escheat   A reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs Escherichia   A genus of enteric bacteria Escherichia_coli   A species of bacterium normally present in intestinal tract of humans and other animals; sometimes pathogenic; can be a threat to food safety Eschew   Avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of Eschrichtiidae   Comprising only the gray whales Eschrichtius   Type and sole genus of the Eschrichtiidae Eschrichtius_gibbosus   Medium-sized grayish-black whale of the northern Pacific Eschrichtius_robustus   Medium-sized grayish-black whale of the northern Pacific Eschscholtzia   Showy herbs of western North America Eschscholtzia_californica   Of Pacific coast of North America; widely cultivated for its yellow to red flowers Escolar   Large snake mackerel with rings like spectacles around its eyes Back to top Escort   The act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them Escort   Someone who escorts and protects a prominent person Escort   A participant in a date; "his date never stopped talking" Escort   An attendant who is employed to accompany someone Escort   Accompany as an escort; "She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball" Escort   Accompany or escort; "I''ll see you to the door" Escritoire   A desk used for writing Escrow   A written agreement (or property or money) delivered to a third party or put in trust by one party to a contract to be returned after fulfillment of some condition Escrow_funds   Funds held in escrow Escudo   The basic unit of money on Cape Verde; equal to 100 centavos Escudo   Formerly the basic monetary unit of Portugal; equal to 100 centavo Escutcheon   A shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms Escutcheon   (nautical) a plate on a ship''s stern on which the name is inscribed Escutcheon   A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers ESE   The compass point midway between east and southeast Esfahan   City in central Iran; former capital of Persia Esidrix   A diuretic drug (trade name Esidrix and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension Eskalith   A white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder Esker   (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets Eskimo   The language spoken by the Eskimo people Back to top Eskimo   A member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (`eaters of raw flesh'') but they call themselves the Inuit (`the people'') Eskimo-Aleut   The family of languages that includes Eskimo and Aleut Eskimo-Aleut_language   The family of languages that includes Eskimo and Aleut Eskimo_curlew   New World curlew that breeds in northern North America Eskimo_dog   Breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog ESM   Electronic warfare undertaken under direct control of an operational commander to locate sources of radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition Esme_Stuart_Lennox_Robinson   Irish playwright and theater manager in Dublin (1886-1958) Esmolol   Intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias Esocidae   Pikes; pickerels; muskellunges ESOP   A program under which employees regularly accumulate shares and may ultimately assume control of the company Esophageal   Relating to the esophagus Esophageal_reflux   Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus Esophageal_smear   Alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the esophagus Esophageal_veins   Small veins from the esophagus emptying into the brachiocephalic vein or the azygos veins Esophagitis   Inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux Esophagogastric_junction   The junction between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium Esophagoscope   An optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus Esophagus   The passage between the pharynx and the stomach Esoteric   Confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; "a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories" Esoterica   Secrets known only to an initiated minority Back to top Esotropia   Strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose Esox   Type and only genus of the family Esocidae Esox_americanus   Small but gamy pickerel of Atlantic coastal states Esox_lucius   Voracious piscivorous pike of waters of northern hemisphere Esox_masquinongy   Large (60 to 80 pounds) sport fish of North America Esox_niger   Common in quiet waters of eastern United States ESP   Apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses Espadrille   A sandal with a sole made of rope or rubber and a cloth upper part Espalier   A trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat Espana   A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power Espanole   Brown sauce with tomatoes and a caramelized mixture of minced carrots and onions and celery seasoned with madeira Esparcet   Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain Especial(a)   Surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what''s so special about the year 20 Especially   To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger" Especially   In a special manner; "a specially arranged dinner" Esperantido   An artificial language based on Esperanto and Ido Esperanto   An artificial language based as far as possible on words common to all the European languages Espial   The act of detecting something; catching sight of something Espionage   The systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets Espionage_agent   Someone employed to spy on another country or business competitor Back to top Espionage_network   A network of spies Esplanade   A long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore Espoo   A city in southern Finland Espousal   The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" Espousal   The act of becoming betrothed or engaged Espousal   Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast Espouse   Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one''s own; "She embraced Catholocism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith" Espouse   Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals" Espouse   Take in marriage Espresso   Strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans Espresso_maker   A coffee maker that forces live steam under pressure through dark roasted coffee grounds Espresso_shop   A cafe where espresso is served Esprit   Liveliness of mind or spirit Esprit_de_corps   The spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed Espy   Catch sight of Esq   A title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name Esquimau   The language spoken by the Eskimo people Esquimau   A member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (`eaters of raw flesh'') but they call themselves the Inuit (`the people'') Esquire   A title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name Esquire   (Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood Back to top ESR   Microwave spectroscopy in which there is resonant absorption of radiation by a paramagnet ESR   The rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation Essay   A tentative attempt Essay   An analytic or interpretive literary composition Essay   Make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" Essay   Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe" Essayer   One who tries Essayist   A writer of literary works Esselen   The Hokan language spoken by the Esselen people Esselen   A member of a North American Indian people living on the California coast near Monterey Essen   A city in western Germany; industrial center of the Ruhr Essence   A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor Essence   The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor''s argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story" Essence   The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work Essence   Any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted Essene   A member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus Essene   Said of or relating to the Essenes Essential   Anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained" Essential   Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; "substantive law" Essential   Basic and fundamental; "the essential feature" Back to top Essential   Absolutely required and not to be used up or sacrificed Essential   Of the greatest importance; "the all-important subject of disarmament"; "crucial information"; "in chess cool nerves are of the essence" Essential   Absolutely necessary; vitally necessary; "essential tools and materials"; "funds essential to the completion of the project"; "an indispensable worker" Essential   Being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc; "essential oil" Essentiality   Basic importance Essentially   At bottom or by one''s (or its) very nature; "He is basically dishonest"; "the argument was essentially a technical one"; "for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person" Essentialness   Basic importance Essential_amino_acid   An amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet Essential_condition   A prerequisite Essential_hypertension   Persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found Essential_oil   An oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings Essential_thrombocytopenia   The primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by with other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppression of bone marrow etc.) Essential_tremor   Tremor of unknown cause (usually of the hands and head) that develops in older people; often mistaken for Parkinsonism but is not life-threatening and can usually be kept under control Essex   A county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary Essonite   A garnet ranging in color from yellow to brown EST   Standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States Establish   Use as a basis for; found on; "base a claim on some observation" Establish   Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture" Establish   Institute, enact, or establish; "make laws" Establish   Place; "Her manager had set her up at the Ritz" Back to top Establish   Set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department" Establish   Bring about; "The trompe l''oeil-illusion establishes depth" Establish   Build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation" Establish   Set up or found; "She set up a literacy program" Established   Introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation Established   Brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; "the established social order"; "distrust the constituted authority"; "a team established as a member of a major league"; "enjoyed his prestige as an established writer"; "an established pr Established   Conforming with accepted standards; "a conventional view of the world" Established   Shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt; "the established facts in the case" Established   Securely established; "an established reputation"; "holds a firm position as the country''s leading poet" Established   Settled securely and unconditionally; "that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact" Established_church   The church that is recognized as the official church of a nation Establishment   The act of forming something; "the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club" Establishment   A public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence Establishment   The cognitive process of establishing a valid proof Establishment   An organization founded and united for a specific purpose Establishment   Any large organization Establishment   The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became rec Establishment   (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat Establishmentarianism   The doctrine of supporting the social or political establishment Establishmentism   The doctrine of supporting the social or political establishment Back to top Estaminet   A small (and usually shabby) cafe selling wine and beer and coffee Estate   A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights Estate   Extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on Long Island" Estate   Everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities Estates_General   Assembly of the estates of all France; last meeting in 1789 Estate_agent   A person who is authorized to act as an agent for the sale of land; "in England they call a realtor a land agent" Estate_car   Another name for a station wagon Estate_for_life   (law) an estate whose duration is limited to the life of the person holding it Estate_of_the_realm   A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights Estate_tax   A tax on the estate of the deceased person Estazolam   A frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom) Esteem   An attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him" Esteem   A feeling of delighted approval and liking Esteem   The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard" Esteem   Look on as or consider; "she looked on this affair as a joke"; "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician"; "He is reputed to be intelligent" Esteem   Regard highly; think much of; "I respect his judgement"; "We prize his creativity" Esteemed   Having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author" Ester   Formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water Esterify   Change (a compound) into an ester Esther   An Old Testament book telling of a beautiful Jewess who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre Back to top Esther   (Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim) Esther_Hobart_McQuigg_Slack_Morris   United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902) Esther_Morris   United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902) Esthete   One who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature Esthetic   (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful; "he despised the esthetic of minimalism" Esthetic   Concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; "the aesthetic faculties"; "an aesthetic person"; "aesthetic feeling"; "the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success" Esthetic   Aesthetically pleasing; "an artistic flower arrangement" Esthetic   Relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics; "aesthetic values" Esthetical   Concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; "the aesthetic faculties"; "an aesthetic person"; "aesthetic feeling"; "the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success" Esthetically   In a tasteful way; "this building is aesthetically very pleasing" Esthetician   A philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty Esthetician   A worker skilled in giving beauty treatments (manicures and facials etc.) Esthetics   (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); "traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value" Esthonia   A republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea Esthonian   The official language of Estonia; belongs to the Baltic-Finnic family of languages Estimable   May be computed or estimated; "a calculable risk"; "computable odds"; "estimable assets" Estimable   Deserving of respect or high regard Estimable   Deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family''s good name" Estimate   A judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent" Estimate   An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" Back to top Estimate   The respect with which a person is held; "they had a high estimation of his ability" Estimate   A document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) Estimate   A statement indicating the likely cost of some job; "he got an estimate from the car repair shop" Estimate   Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds" Estimate   Judge to be probable Estimated   Calculated approximately; "an estimated mass of 25 g" Estimated_tax   Income tax paid periodically on income that is not subject to withholding taxes; based on the taxpayer''s predicted tax liability Estimated_tax_return   Return required of a taxpayer whose tax withheld from income does not meet the tax liability for the year Estimation   A judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent" Estimation   An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" Estimation   The respect with which a person is held; "they had a high estimation of his ability" Estimation   A document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) Estimator   An expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) Estival   (rare) of or occurring in summer; "the sky was a burnished aestival blue"; "estival winds" Estivate   Sleep during summer; "certain animals estivate" Estivation   (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens Estivation   (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period Estonia   A republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea Estonian   The official language of Estonia; belongs to the Baltic-Finnic family of languages Estonian   Of or pertaining to Estonia or the people or culture of Estonia Back to top Estonian_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Estonia Estoppel   A rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled Estradiol   The most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer Estradiol_patch   A transdermal patch that allows estradiol to be absorbed into the blood stream; used in treating estrogen deficiency and in hormone replacement therapy Estragon   Fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning Estragon   Aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia Estrange   Arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness Estrange   Remove from customary environment or associations; "Her busy schedule removed her from her duties as a mother" Estranged   Caused to be unloved Estrangement   The feeling of being alienated from other people Estrangement   Separation resulting from hostility Estranging   Making one feel out of place or alienated; "the landscape was estranging" Estraterrestrial_body   A natural object existing outside the earth and outside the earth''s atmosphere Estrilda   Avadavats Estriol   A naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency Estrogen   A general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics Estrogenic   Relating to or caused by estrogen Estrogen_antagonist   An antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer Estrone   A naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency Estronol   A naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency Back to top Estrous   (of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat; "the estrous state"; "the estrous cycle" Estrus   Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity Estuarial   Of or relating to or found in estuaries Estuarine   Of or relating to or found in estuaries Estuary   The wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix Esurience   Extreme gluttony Esurience   Excessive desire to eat Esurient   Devouring or craving food in great quantities; "edacious vultures"; "a rapacious appetite"; "ravenous as wolves"; "voracious sharks" Esurient   (often followed by `for'') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame" Esurient   Extremely hungry; "they were tired and famished for food and sleep"; "a ravenous boy"; "the family was starved and ragged"; "fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy" Eta   The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet ETA   A terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalis of the traditional Basque party; want to create on independent homeland in Spain''s western Pyrenees; "in 1968 ETA launched a campaign of po Etagere   A piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments Etamin   A soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc. Etamine   A soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc. Etanercept   A genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Etc.   Continuing in the same way Etcetera   Additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same; "his report was full of etceteras" Etcetera   Continuing in the same way Etch   Make an etching of Back to top Etched   Cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design"; "engraved invitations" Etcher   Someone who etches Etching   Making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them Etching   An etched plate made with the use of acid Etching   An impression made from an etched plate ETD   A system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives Eternal   Tiresomely long; seemingly without end; "endless debates"; "an endless conversation"; "the wait seemed eternal"; "eternal quarreling"; "an interminable sermon" Eternal   Lasting for an indefinitely long period of time Eternal   Continuing forever or indefinitely; "the ageless themes of love and revenge"; "eternal truths"; "life everlasting"; "hell''s perpetual fires"; "the unending bliss of heaven" Eternalise   Make famous for ever Eternalize   Make famous for ever Eternally   For a limitless time; "no one can live forever"; "brightly beams our Father''s mercy from his lighthouse evermore"- P.P.Bliss Eternal_City   Capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire Eternal_damnation   The state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell Eternal_life   Life without beginning or end Eternal_rest   Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb); "she was laid to rest beside her husband"; "they had to put their family pet to sleep" Eternal_sleep   Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb); "she was laid to rest beside her husband"; "they had to put their family pet to sleep" Eternise   Make famous for ever Eternity   A state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife Eternity   Time without end Back to top Eternity   A seemingly endless time interval (waiting) Eternize   Make famous for ever Eternize   Cause to continue indefinitely Ethacrynic_acid   Diuretic (trade name Edecrin) used to treat edema Ethanal   A colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs Ethanal_trimer   A colorless liquid (a cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde) that is used as a sedative and a solvent Ethanamide   A colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds Ethane   A colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel Ethanedioic_acid   A toxic colorless crystalline organic acid found in oxalis and other plants; used as a bleach and rust remover and in chemical analysis Ethanediol   A sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent Ethanoate   A salt or ester of acetic acid Ethanoic_acid   A colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals Ethanol   The intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline Ethanoyl_chloride   Colorless liquid acyl chloride (CH3COCl) that has a pungent odor Ethanoyl_group   The organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) Ethanoyl_radical   The organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) Ethan_Allen   A soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789) Ethchlorvynol   A mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl) Ethelbert   Anglo-Saxon king of Kent who was converted to Christianity by Saint Augustine; codified English law (552-616) Ethelred   King of Wessex and Kent and elder brother of Alfred; Alfred joined Ethelred''s battle against the invading Danes and succeeded him on his death (died in 871) Back to top Ethelred   King of the English who succeeded to the throne after his half-brother Edward the Martyr was murdered; he struggled unsuccessfully against the invading Danes (969-1016) Ethelred_I   King of Wessex and Kent and elder brother of Alfred; Alfred joined Ethelred''s battle against the invading Danes and succeeded him on his death (died in 871) Ethelred_II   King of the English who succeeded to the throne after his half-brother Edward the Martyr was murdered; he struggled unsuccessfully against the invading Danes (969-1016) Ethelred_the_Unready   King of the English who succeeded to the throne after his half-brother Edward the Martyr was murdered; he struggled unsuccessfully against the invading Danes (969-1016) Ethel_Barrymore   United States actress; daughter of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Barrymore (1879-1959) Ethel_Merman   United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984) Ethel_Waters   United States actress and singer (1896-1977) Ethene   A flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic Ether   A colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic Ether   A medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves Ether   Any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom Ether   The fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies Ethereal   Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air; "figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away"- Thomas Carlyle; "aerial fancies"; "an airy apparition"; "physical rather than ethereal forms" Ethereal   Characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; "this smallest and most ethereal of birds"; "gossamer shading through his playing" Ethereal   Of heaven or the spirit; "celestial peace"; "ethereal melodies"; "the supernal happiness of a quiet death" Ethereal   Of or containing or dissolved in ether; "ethereal solution" Etherealize   Make ethereal Etherialise   Make ethereal Etherify   Change into an ether; "etherify an alcohol" Etherise   Anesthetize with ether Back to top Etherize   Anesthetize with ether Ethernet   A type of networking technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second Ethernet_cable   Any of several types of coaxial cable used in ethernets Ethic   The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group; "the Puritan ethic"; "a person with old-fashioned values" Ethic   A system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct Ethical   Conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior; "an ethical lawyer"; "ethical medical practice"; "an ethical problem"; "had no ethical objection to drinking"; "Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- Omar N. Bradley Ethical   Adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"; "had the moral courage to stand alone" Ethical   Of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics; "ethical codes"; "ethical theories" Ethically   In an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics; "he behaved ethically"; "this is ethically unacceptable" Ethical_code   A system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct Ethical_drug   A drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist; "he told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly" Ethical_motive   Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong Ethician   A philosopher who specializes in ethics Ethicism   A doctrine that ethics and ethical ideas are valid and important; "his ethicism often led him to moralize" Ethicist   A philosopher who specializes in ethics Ethics   The philosophical study of moral values and rules Ethics   Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong Ethics_committee   A committee appointed to consider ethical issues Ethics_panel   A committee appointed to consider ethical issues Ethiopia   Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia Back to top Ethiopian   A native or inhabitant of Ethiopia Ethiopian   Of or relating to or characteristic of Ethiopia or its people or languages; "Ethiopian immigrants" Ethiopian_banana   Large evergreen arborescent herb having huge paddle-shaped leaves and bearing inedible fruit that resemble bananas but edible young flower shoots; sometimes placed in genus Musa Ethiopian_language   The dominant and official language of Ethiopia; a semitic language much influenced by the Cushitic language with which Amhara people have been in close contact Ethiopian_monetary_unit   Monetary unit in Ethiopia Ethmoid   One of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity Ethmoidal_artery   A branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying structures in and around the nasal capsule Ethmoidal_sinus   A sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose) Ethmoidal_vein   Veins that drain the ethmoidal sinuses and empty into the superior ophthalmic vein Ethmoid_bone   One of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity Ethmoid_sinus   A sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose) Ethnic   Not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam Ethnic   Denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people; "influenced by ethnic and cultural ties"- J.F.Kennedy; "ethnic food" Ethnical   Denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people; "influenced by ethnic and cultural ties"- J.F.Kennedy; "ethnic food" Ethnically   With respect to ethnicity; "the neighborhood is ethnically diverse" Ethnicity   An ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties; "ethnicity has a strong influence on community status relations" Ethnic_cleansing   The mass expulsion and killing of one ethic or religious group in an area by another ethnic or religious group in that area Ethnic_group   People of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture Ethnic_joke   A joke at the expense of some ethnic group Ethnic_minority   A group that has different national or cultural traditions from the majority of the population Back to top Ethnic_music   The traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community Ethnic_slur   A slur on someone''s race or language Ethnocentric   Centered on a specific ethnic group, usually one''s own Ethnocentrism   Belief in the superiority of one''s own ethnic group Ethnographer   An anthropologist who does ethnography Ethnographic   Of or relating to ethnography; "ethnographical data" Ethnographical   Of or relating to ethnography; "ethnographical data" Ethnography   The branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies Ethnologic   Of or relating to ethnology; "ethnological field work" Ethnological   Of or relating to ethnology; "ethnological field work" Ethnologist   An anthropologist who studies ethnology Ethnology   The branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics Ethnos   People of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture Ethocaine   A white crystalline powder (trade name Ethocaine) administered near nerves as a local anesthetic in dentistry and medicine Ethologist   A zoologist who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats Ethology   The branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats Ethos   (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era; "the Greek ethos" Ethosuximide   An anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy Ethoxyethane   A colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic Ethrane   A nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic Back to top Ethril   An antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative Ethyl   The univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom Ethylene   A flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic Ethylene_glycol   A sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent Ethylene_tetrachloride   Anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes Ethyl_acetate   A fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics Ethyl_alcohol   Nonflavored alcohol of 95 percent or 190 proof used for blending with straight whiskies and in making gin and liqueurs Ethyl_alcohol   The intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline Ethyl_aminobenzoate   A white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic Ethyl_chloride   A colorless flammable gas used as a local surface anesthetic Ethyl_ether   A colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic Ethyl_group   The univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom Ethyl_radical   The univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom Ethyne   A colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis Etienne-Louis_Arthur_Fallot   French physician who described cardiac anomalies including Fallot''s tetralogy (1850-1911) Etiolate   Make pale or sickly; "alcohol etiolates your skin" Etiolate   Bleach and alter the natural development of (a green plant) by excluding sunlight Etiolate   Make weak by stunting the growth or development of Etiolate   (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light; "etiolated celery" Etiolated   (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light; "etiolated celery" Back to top Etiolation   (botany) the act of causing a plant to develop without chlorophyll by growing it without exposure to sunlight; "the etiolation of celery" Etiolation   The act of weakening by stunting the growth or development of something; "the etiolation of the critical tradition" Etiolation   A pale and sickly appearance; "his etiolation signaled years in prison" Etiologic   Relating to the etiology of a disease; "etiological agent" Etiologic   Of or relating to the philosophical study of etiology Etiological   Relating to the etiology of a disease; "etiological agent" Etiological   Of or relating to the philosophical study of etiology Etiologist   A specialist in the etiology of diseases Etiology   The philosophical study of causation Etiology   The cause of a disease Etiquette   Rules governing socially acceptable behavior Etna   A gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air Etna   An inactive volcano in Sicily; last erupted in 1961; the highest volcano in Europe (10,500 feet) Etodolac   A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine) Etonian   A student enrolled in (or graduated from) Eton College Eton_collar   Broad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket Eton_College   A public school for boys founded in 1440; located in Berkshire Eton_jacket   A jacket hanging to the waist and cut square at the bottom Etropus   A genus of Bothidae Etropus_rimosus   Flounder found from North Carolina to Florida and the eastern Gulf of Mexico Back to top Etruria   An ancient country in central Italy; assimilated by the Romans by about 200 BC Etruscan   A native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC) Etude   A short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity Etui   Small ornamental ladies'' bag for small articles Etymological   Based on or belonging to etymology; "I merely drew an etymological distinction" Etymological_dictionary   A dictionary giving the historical origins of each word Etymologise   Construct the history of words Etymologise   Give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word); "The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly"; "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing" Etymologist   A lexicographer who specializes in etymology Etymologize   Construct the history of words Etymologize   Give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word); "The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly"; "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing" Etymologizing   (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase Etymology   The study of the sources and development of words Etymology   A history of a word Etymon   A simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes Et_al   Used as an abbreviation of `et alibi'' when referring to other occurrences in a text Et_al   Used as an abbreviation of `et alii'' (masculine plural) or `et aliae'' (feminine plural) or `et alia'' (neutral plural) when referring to a number of people Et_al.   Used as an abbreviation of `et alibi'' when referring to other occurrences in a text Et_al.   Used as an abbreviation of `et alii'' (masculine plural) or `et aliae'' (feminine plural) or `et alia'' (neutral plural) when referring to a number of people EU   An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he took Britain into Europe" Back to top Eu   A bivalent and trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group Euarctos   American black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus Euarctos_americanus   Brown to black North American bear; smaller and less ferocious than the brown bear Euascomycetes   Category not used in many classification systems Eubacteria   A large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella Eubacteriales   One of two usually recognized orders of true bacteria; gram-positive spherical or rod-shaped forms; some are motile; in some classifications considered an order of Schizomycetes Eubacterium   A large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella Eubryales   Mosses with perennial erect gametophores and stems with rows of leaves and drooping capsules Eucalypt   A tree of the genus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus   A tree of the genus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus   Wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber Eucalyptusd_eugenioides   Stringybark having white wood Eucalyptus_amygdalina   Red gum tree of Tasmania Eucalyptus_calophylla   Very large red gum tree Eucalyptus_camaldulensis   Somewhat crooked red gum tree growing chiefly along rivers; has durable reddish lumber used in heavy construction Eucalyptus_camphora   Medium-sized swamp gum of New South Wales and Victoria Eucalyptus_citriodora   Similar to but smaller than the spotted gum and having lemon-scented leaves Eucalyptus_coriacea   Small to medium-sized tree of Australia and Tasmania having smooth white to light-grey bark shedding in patches or strips Eucalyptus_delegatensis   Tall timber tree with hard heavy pinkish or light brown wood Eucalyptus_dumosa   Small shrubby mallee Back to top Eucalyptus_fraxinoides   Large tree with dark compact bark on lower trunk but smooth and white above; yields lumber similar to that of European or American ashes Eucalyptus_globulus   Tall fast-growing timber tree with leaves containing a medicinal oil; young leaves are bluish Eucalyptus_gum   Reddish-brown dried gummy exudation from any of several trees of the genus Eucalyptus especially Eucalyptus camaldulensis Eucalyptus_kino   Reddish-brown dried gummy exudation from any of several trees of the genus Eucalyptus especially Eucalyptus camaldulensis Eucalyptus_maculata   Large gum tree with mottled bark Eucalyptus_maculata_citriodora   Similar to but smaller than the spotted gum and having lemon-scented leaves Eucalyptus_oil   An essential oil obtained from the leaves of eucalypts Eucalyptus_pauciflora   Small to medium-sized tree of Australia and Tasmania having smooth white to light-grey bark shedding in patches or strips Eucalyptus_regnans   Tree having wood similar to the alpine ash; tallest tree in Australia and tallest hardwood in the world Eucalyptus_rostrata   Somewhat crooked red gum tree growing chiefly along rivers; has durable reddish lumber used in heavy construction Eucalyptus_tree   A tree of the genus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus_viminalis   Tall tree yielding a false manna Eucalypt_grandis   Very tall tree of Queensland and New South Wales Eucalypt_gunnii   Small to medium-sized tree of Tasmania Eucalypt_ovata   Medium-sized tree of southern Australia Eucalypt_tereticornis   Tall tree of Queensland and New South Wales and Victoria Eucalytus_stellulata   Small mallee with rough dark-colored bark toward the butt yielding a red eucalyptus kino Eucarya   Quandong trees Eucarya_acuminata   Australian tree with edible flesh and edible nutlike seed Eucaryote   An organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria; i.e. an organism with `good'' or membrane-bound nuclei in its cells Back to top Eucaryotic   Having cells with `good'' or membrane-bound nuclei Eucharist   A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine Eucharistic   Of or relating to the sacrament of the Eucharist; "the Eucharistic cup" Eucharistic_liturgy   A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine Euchre   A card game similar to ecarte; each player is dealt 5 cards and the player making trump must take 3 tricks to win a hand Eucinostomus   A genus of Gerreidae Eucinostomus_gula   Silvery mojarra found along sandy shores of the western Atlantic Euclid   Greek geometer (3rd century BC) Euclidean   Relating to geometry as developed by Euclid; "Euclidian geometry" Euclidean_geometry   Geometry based on Euclid''s axioms: e.g., only one line can be drawn through a point parallel to another line Euclidean_space   A space in which Euclid''s axioms and definitions apply; a metric space that is linear and finite-dimensional Euclidian   Relating to geometry as developed by Euclid; "Euclidian geometry" Eudaemon   A benevolent spirit Eudaemonia   A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles" Eudaemonic   Producing happiness and well-being Eudaimonia   A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles" Eudemon   A benevolent spirit Eudemonic   Producing happiness and well-being Eudemonism   An ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason Euderma   A genus of Vespertilionidae Back to top Euderma_maculata   Large spotted bat of southwestern United States having enormous ears Eudiometer   Measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases Eudora_Welty   United States writer about rural Southern life (1909-2001) Eudromias_morinellus   Rare plover of upland areas of Eurasia Eudyptes   Rock hoppers Eugene   A city in eastern Oregon on the Willamette River; site of a university Eugene   Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736) Eugene_Curran_Kelly   United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996) Eugene_Delacroix   French romantic painter (1798-1863) Eugene_Gladstone_O'Neill   United States playwright (1888-1953) Eugene_Ionesco   French dramatist (born in Romania) who was a leading exponent of the theater of the absurd (1912-1994) Eugene_Luther_Vidal   United States writer (born in 1925) Eugene_O'Neill   United States playwright (1888-1953) Eugene_Ormandy   United States conductor (born in Hungary) (1899-1985) Eugene_Paul_Wigner   United States physicist (born in Hungary) noted for his work on the structure of the atom and its nucleus (born in 1902) Eugene_Sue   French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857) Eugene_V._Debs   United States labor organizer who ran for President as a socialist (1855-1926) Eugene_Victor_Debs   United States labor organizer who ran for President as a socialist (1855-1926) Eugene_Wigner   United States physicist (born in Hungary) noted for his work on the structure of the atom and its nucleus (born in 1902) Eugenia   Tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood Back to top Eugenia_aromaticum   Moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves Eugenia_caryophyllatum   Moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves Eugenia_corynantha   Australian tree with sour red fruit Eugenia_dicrana   Tree of extreme southern Florida and West Indies having thin scaly bark and aromatic fruits and seeds and yielding hard heavy close-grained zebrawood Eugenia_jambos   Tropical tree of the East Indies cultivated for its edible fruit Eugenia_uniflora   Brazilian tree with spicy red fruit; often cultivated in California and Florida Eugenic   Pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced Eugenics   The study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating) Eugenio_Pacelli   Pope who maintained neutrality during World War II and was later criticized for not aiding the Jews who were persecuted by Hitler (1876-1958) Euglena   Minute single-celled green freshwater organism having a single flagella; often classed as algae Euglenaceae   Considered green algae Euglenid   Marine and freshwater green or colorless flagellate organism Euglenoid   Marine and freshwater green or colorless flagellate organism Euglenophyceae   Coextensive with the division Euglenophyta Euglenophyta   Free-swimming flagellate algae Euglenophyte   Marine and freshwater green or colorless flagellate organism Eukaryote   An organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria; i.e. an organism with `good'' or membrane-bound nuclei in its cells Eukaryotic   Having cells with `good'' or membrane-bound nuclei Euler   Swiss mathematician (1707-1783) Eulogise   Praise formally and eloquently; "The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral" Back to top Eulogist   An orator who delivers eulogies or panegyrics Eulogistic   Formally expressing praise Eulogize   Praise formally and eloquently; "The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral" Eulogy   A formal expression of praise Eumeces   New World skinks Eumeces_callicephalus   Frequents oak and pine habitats in rocky mountainous areas of United States southwest and Mexico Eumeces_skiltonianus   Found in western North American grasslands and open woodlands Eumenes   Mason wasps Eumenides   (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals Eumetopias   Sea lions Eumetopias_jubatus   Largest sea lion; of the northern Pacific Eumops   Mastiff bats Eumycetes   Category used in some classifications: coextensive with division Eumycota Eumycota   True fungi; eukaryotic heterotrophic walled organisms; distinguished from Myxomycota (funguslike slime molds): comprises subdivisions Mastigomycotina; Zygomycotina; Ascomycotina; Basidiomycotina; Deuteromycotina (imperfect fungi) Eunectes   Anacondas Eunectes_murinus   Large arboreal boa of tropical South America Eunuch   A man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction; "eunuchs guarded the harem" Eunuchoidism   The state of being a eunuch (either because of lacking testicles or because they failed to develop) Euonymous_alatus   Bushy deciduous shrub with branches having thin wide corky longitudinal wings; brilliant red in autumn; northeastern Asia to central China Euonymus   Widely distributed chiefly evergreen shrubs or small trees or vines Back to top Euonymus_americanus   Upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds; the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas Euonymus_atropurpureus   Deciduous shrub having purple capsules enclosing scarlet seeds Euonymus_europaeus   Small erect deciduous shrub having tough white wood and cathartic bark and fruit Euonymus_fortunei_radicans   Broad and bushy Asiatic twining shrub with pinkish fruit; many subspecies or varieties Euonymus_radicans_vegetus   Broad and bushy Asiatic twining shrub with pinkish fruit; many subspecies or varieties Euopean_hoopoe   Pinkish-brown hoopoe with black-and-white wings Eupatorium   Large genus of chiefly tropical herbs having heads of white or purplish flowers Eupatorium_aya-pana   Low spreading tropical American shrub with long slender leaves used to make a mildly stimulating drink resembling tea; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium Eupatorium_cannabinum   Coarse European herb with palmately-divided leaves and clusters of small reddish-purple flower heads Eupatorium_capillifolium   Weedy plant of southeastern United States having divided leaves and long clusters of greenish flowers Eupatorium_coelestinum   Rhizomatous plant of central and southeastern United States and West Indies having large showy heads of clear blue flowers; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium Eupatorium_maculatum   North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of small pinkish or purple flower heads Eupatorium_perfoliatum   Perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine Eupatorium_purpureum   North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of flowers spotted with purple Eupatorium_rugosum   American herb having flat-topped clusters of small white flower heads; reputedly a cause of trembles and milk sickness; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium Euphagus   A genus of Icteridae Euphagus_carilonus   North American blackbird whose bluish-black plumage is rusty-edged in the fall Euphausiacea   Small commonly luminescent crustaceans; important element of marine plankton: krill Euphausia_pacifica   Food for jellyfish Euphemise   Refer to something with a euphemism Back to top Euphemism   An inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive Euphemistic   Of an inoffensive substitute for offensive terminology; "`peepee'' is a common euphemistic term" Euphemistically   In a euphemistic manner; "his violent death was euphemistically referred to as a passing away" Euphemize   Refer to something with a euphemism Euphonic   Of or relating to or characterized by euphony Euphonical   Of or relating to or characterized by euphony Euphonious   Having a pleasant sound; "a euphonious trill of silver laughter" Euphonious   (of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound; not harsh or strident; "her euphonious Southern speech" Euphonium   A bass horn (brass wind instrument) that is the tenor of the tuba family Euphonous   Having a pleasant sound; "a euphonious trill of silver laughter" Euphony   Any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds; "he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes" Euphorbia   Type genus of the Euphorbiaceae: very large genus of diverse plants all having milky juice Euphorbiaceae   A family of plants of order Geraniales Euphorbia_amygdaloides   European perennial herb with greenish yellow terminal flower clusters Euphorbia_antisyphilitica   Wax-coated shrub of northern Mexico and southwestern United States Euphorbia_caput-medusae   African dwarf succulent perennial shrub with numerous slender drooping branches Euphorbia_corollata   Common perennial United States spurge having showy white petallike bracts Euphorbia_cyathophora   Poinsettia of United States and eastern Mexico; often confused with Euphorbia heterophylla Euphorbia_cyparissias   Old World perennial having foliage resembling cypress; naturalized as a weed in the United States Euphorbia_dentata   An annual weed of northeastern North America with dentate leaves Back to top Euphorbia_esula   Tall European perennial naturalized and troublesome as a weed in eastern North America Euphorbia_exigua   European erect or depressed annual weedy spurge adventive in northeastern United States Euphorbia_fulgens   Mexican shrub often cultivated for its scarlet-bracted flowers Euphorbia_helioscopia   Not unattractive European weed whose flowers turn toward the sun Euphorbia_heterophylla   Showy poinsettia found from the southern United States to Peru Euphorbia_hirsuta   Much-branched hirsute weed native to northeastern North America Euphorbia_ingens   Small tree of dry open parts of southern Africa having erect angled branches suggesting candelabra Euphorbia_lathyris   Poisonous Old World spurge; adventive in America; seeds yield a purgative oil Euphorbia_marginata   Annual spurge of western United States having showy white-bracted flower clusters and very poisonous milk Euphorbia_medusae   African dwarf succulent perennial shrub with numerous slender drooping branches Euphorbia_milii   Somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts Euphorbia_peplus   An Old World spurge introduced as a weed in the eastern United States Euphorbia_pulcherrima   Tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers Euphorbium   An acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine Euphoria   A feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation Euphoriant   A psychoactive drug that tends to produce elation and euphoria Euphoriant   Tending to produce euphoria Euphoria_litchi   Tree of southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet edible fruit resembling litchi nuts; sometimes placed in genera Euphoria or Nephelium Euphoric   Exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation Euphractus   A genus of Dasypodidae Back to top Euphractus_sexcinctus   Argentine armadillo with six movable bands and hairy underparts Euphrates   A river in southwestern Asia; flows into the Persian Gulf; was important in the development of several great civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia Euphrates_River   A river in southwestern Asia; flows into the Persian Gulf; was important in the development of several great civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia Euphrosyne   (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces Euphuism   An elegant style of prose of the Elizabethan period; characterized by balance and antithesis and alliteration and extended similes with and allusions to nature and mythology Euphuism   Any artificially elegant style of language Euplectella   A genus of Hyalospongiae Eupnea   Normal relaxed breathing Eupneic   Passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination; "the boy was disappointed to find only skeletons instead of living breathing dinosaurs"; "the heavy-breathing person on the telephone" Eupnoea   Normal relaxed breathing Eupnoeic   Passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination; "the boy was disappointed to find only skeletons instead of living breathing dinosaurs"; "the heavy-breathing person on the telephone" Euproctis   A genus of Lymantriidae Euproctis_chrysorrhoea   White furry-bodied European moth with a yellow tail tuft Euproctis_phaeorrhoea   Small brown and white European moth introduced into eastern United States; pest of various shade and fruit trees Eurafrican   A person of mixed European and African descent Eurafrican   Relating to or coming from Europe and Africa Eurasia   The land mass formed by the continents of Europe and Asia Eurasian   A person of mixed European and Asian descent Eurasian   Relating to, or coming from, Europe and Asia; "His mother was Eurasian, and his father Chinese"; "the Eurasian landmass is the largest in the world" Eurasian_badger   A variety of badger native to Europe and Asia Back to top Eurasian_green_toad   Eurasian toad with variable chiefly green coloring Eurasian_hamster   A variety of hamster common to Europe and Asia Eurasian_kingfisher   Small kingfisher with greenish-blue and orange plumage Eurasian_otter   Otter found in Europe and Asia Eurasian_woodcock   Short-legged long-billed migratory Old World woodcock Eurasiatic   Relating to, or coming from, Europe and Asia; "His mother was Eurasian, and his father Chinese"; "the Eurasian landmass is the largest in the world" Eureka   A town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean Eureka   A copper-nickel alloy with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire Eurhythmics   The interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding Eurhythmy   The interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding Euripides   One of the greatest tragic dramatists of ancient Greece (480-406 BC) Euro   The basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as thei Eurobabble   The jargon of European community documents and regulations Eurocentric   Focussed on Europe and the Europeans Eurocentrism   Belief in the preeminence of Europe and the Europeans Eurocurrency   Currency of the major financial and industrial countries held in those countries for the purpose of lending and borrowing Eurodollar   A United States dollar deposited in a European bank and used as an international currency to finance trade Euronithopod   Widespread group including duck-billed dinosaurs and their early relatives (hadrosaurs, trachodon and iguanodon) Euronithopoda   Widespread group including duck-billed dinosaurs and their early relatives (hadrosaurs, trachodon and iguanodon) Europa   The 4th largest of Jupiter''s satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water Back to top Europan   An artificial language proposed as an auxiliary European language Europe   The nations of the European continent collectively; "the Marshall Plan helped Europe recover from World War II" Europe   An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he took Britain into Europe" Europe   The 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe'' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles European   A native or inhabitant of Europe European   Of or relating to or characteristic of Europe or the people of Europe; "European Community" Europeanisation   Assimilation into European culture Europeanise   Make (continental) European in customs, character, or ideas Europeanise   Denationalize and subject (a territory) to the supervision of an agency of a European community of nations Europeanization   Assimilation into European culture Europeanize   Make (continental) European in customs, character, or ideas Europeanize   Denationalize and subject (a territory) to the supervision of an agency of a European community of nations European_ash   Tall ash of Europe to the Caucasus having leaves shiny dark-green above and pale downy beneath European_barberry   Upright deciduous European shrub widely naturalized in United States having clusters of juicy berries European_bean   Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder European_beech   Large European beech with minutely-toothed leaves; widely planted as an ornamental in North America European_beggar-ticks   Of temperate Eurasia European_bird_cherry   Small European cherry tree closely resembling the American chokecherry European_bittern   A kind of bittern European_blackbird   Common black European thrush Back to top European_black_alder   Medium-sized tree with brown-black bark and woody fruiting catkins; leaves are hairy beneath European_black_currant   Widely cultivated current bearing edible black aromatic berries European_black_grouse   Large northern European black grouse with a lyre-shaped tail European_blueberry   Blue-black berries similar to American blueberries European_bog_asphodel   Of western Europe: Scandinavia to northern Spain and Portugal European_box   Large slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with multiple stems; extensively used for hedges or borders and topiary figures European_bream   European freshwater fish having a flattened body and silvery scales; of little value as food European_brooklime   European plant having low-lying stems with blue flowers often pink-flushed; sparsely naturalized in North America European_brown_bat   Common European brown bat European_catfish   Large elongated catfish of central and eastern Europe European_Central_Bank   The central bank of those members of the European Union who share a common currency; "The European Central Bank is Europe''s equivalent of the Federal Reserve" European_chestnut   Wild or cultivated throughout southern Europe, northwestern Africa and southwestern Asia European_Community   An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he took Britain into Europe" European_corn_borer   Native to Europe; in America the larvae bore into the stem and crown of corn and other plants European_country   Countries occupying the European continent European_cranberry   Small red-fruited trailing cranberry of Arctic and cool regions of the northern hemisphere European_cranberrybush   Deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries European_cranberry_bush   Deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries European_creeper   Common European brown-and-buff tree creeper with down-curved bill European_cuckoo   Common European cuckoo having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds Back to top European_curlew   Common Eurasian curlew European_dewberry   Creeping European bramble bearing dewberries European_dogtooth   Sturdy European dogtooth with rose to mauve flowers; cultivated in many varieties European_dune_grass   A dune grass of the Pacific seacoast used as a sand binder European_Economic_Community   An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he took Britain into Europe" European_elder   Common black-fruited shrub or small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies European_elk   Large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called elk in Europe and moose in North America European_elm   Broad spreading rough-leaved elm common throughout Europe and planted elsewhere European_field_elm   European elm with lustrous smooth leaves used as an ornamental European_fire_salamander   A kind of European salamander European_flatfish   Important food fish of Europe European_fly_honeysuckle   Cultivated Eurasian shrub with twin yellowish-white flowers and scarlet fruit European_gallinule   Purple gallinule of southern Europe European_goatsucker   Old World goatsucker European_hackberry   Bright green deciduous shade tree of southern Europe European_hare   Large hare introduced in North America; does not turn white in winter European_honeysuckle   Cultivated Eurasian shrub with twin yellowish-white flowers and scarlet fruit European_hop   European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America European_hornbeam   Medium-sized Old World tree with smooth gray bark and leaves like beech that turn yellow-orange in autumn European_house_cricket   Lives in human dwellings; naturalized in parts of America Back to top European_ladies'_tresses   European orchid having shorter racemes of strongly spiraling snow-white flowers European_larch   Tall European tree having a slender conic crown, flat needlelike leaves, and hairy cone scales European_Law_Enforcement_Organisation   Police organization for the European Union; aims to improve effectiveness and cooperation among European police forces European_lemming   Notable for mass migrations even into the sea where many drown European_lobster   Lobster of Atlantic coast of Europe European_lobster   Similar to but smaller than American lobsters European_magpie   Common European magpie European_mountain_ash   Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits European_nation   Countries occupying the European continent European_nightjar   Old World goatsucker European_nuthatch   A kind of nuthatch European_nut_pine   Medium-sized 2-needled pine of southern Europe having a spreading crown; widely cultivated for its sweet seeds that resemble almonds European_olive_tree   Evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits European_parsley_fern   Fern of Europe and Asia Minor having short slender rhizome and densely tufted bright green fronds resembling parsley European_pasqueflower   European perennial having usually violet or white spring flowers European_perch   A perch native to Europe European_plan   A hotel plan that provides a continental breakfast daily European_quaking_aspen   Old World aspen with a broad much-branched crown; northwestern Europe and Siberia to North Africa European_rabbit   Common grayish-brown burrowing animal native to southern Europe and northern Africa but introduced elsewhere; widely domesticated and developed in various colors and for various needs; young born naked and helpless European_raspberry   The common European raspberry; fruit red or orange Back to top European_Recovery_Program   A United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe (1948-1952); named after George Marshall European_red_elder   Eurasian shrub European_roller   Common European blue-and-green roller with a reddish-brown back European_Russia   The Russia that is part of Europe European_sandpiper   A variety of sandpiper European_sanicle   Sanicle of Europe and Asia having white to pale pink flowers European_sea_bream   Food fish of European coastal waters European_sea_eagle   Bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland European_shrike   Common European butcherbird European_silver_fir   Tall timber tree of central and southern Europe having a regular crown and gray bark European_smelt   The common smelt of Europe European_smelt   Common smelt of Europe European_sole   Highly valued as food European_spider_crab   Large European spider crab European_swift   Common European bird with a shrieking call that nests chiefly about eaves of buildings or on cliffs European_toad   Common toad of Europe European_tortoise   Small land tortoise of southern Europe European_turkey_oak   Large deciduous tree of central and southern Europe and Asia Minor having oblong-lanceolate leaves with spiked lobes European_Union   An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members; "he took Britain into Europe" European_water_ouzel   A water ouzel of Europe Back to top European_water_shrew   Widely distributed Old World water shrew European_white_birch   European birch with silvery white peeling bark and markedly drooping branches European_white_lily   A water lily with white flowers European_wildcat   Bushy-tailed European wildcat resembling the domestic tabby and regarded as the ancestor of the domestic cat European_wolf_spider   Large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) European_wood_mouse   Nocturnal yellowish-brown mouse inhabiting woods and fields and gardens European_woolly_thistle   Woolly thistle of western and central Europe and Balkan Peninsula Europium   A bivalent and trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group Europocentric   Focussed on Europe and the Europeans Europol   Police organization for the European Union; aims to improve effectiveness and cooperation among European police forces Eurotiales   Order of fungi having a closed ascocarp (cleistothecium) with the asci scattered rather than gathered in a hymenium Eurotium   A genus of fungi belonging to the order Eurotiales Euryale   Basket stars Euryale   (Greek mythology) one of the three Gorgons Euryalida   Basket stars Eurydice   (Greek mythology) the wife of Orpheus Eurylaimi   Broadbills Eurylaimidae   Coextensive with the suborder Eurylaimi Eurypterid   Large extinct scorpion-like arthropod considered related to horseshoe crabs Eurypterida   Extinct aquatic arthropods of the Paleozoic Back to top Eurythmics   The interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding Eurythmy   The interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding Eusebius   Christian bishop of Caesarea in Palestine; a church historian and a leading early Christian exegete (circa 270-340) Eusebius_Hieronymus   (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420) Eusebius_of_Caesarea   Christian bishop of Caesarea in Palestine; a church historian and a leading early Christian exegete (circa 270-340) Eusebius_Sophronius_Hieronymus   (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420) Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna   A terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalis of the traditional Basque party; want to create on independent homeland in Spain''s western Pyrenees; "in 1968 ETA launched a campaign of po Eusporangiate   (of ferns) having sporangia that arise from a group of epidermal cells; "eusporangiate ferns of the families Ophioglossaceae and Marattiaceae" Eusporangium   A sporangium that arises from a group of epidermal cells Eustachian_tube   Either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum Eustachio   Italian anatomist who was one of the fathers of modern anatomy; noted for descriptions of the ear and the heart (1520-1574) Eustoma   Small genus of herbs of warm regions of southern North America to northern South America Eustoma_grandiflorum   One of the most handsome prairie wildflowers laving large erect bell-shaped bluish flowers; of moist places in prairies and fields from eastern Colorado and Nebraska south to New Mexico and Texas Eutamias   Chipmunks of western America and Asia Eutamius_asiaticus   Terrestrial Siberian squirrel Eutamius_sibiricus   Terrestrial Siberian squirrel Eutectic   A mixture of substances having a minimum melting point Eutectoid_steel   A steel that contains 0.9% carbon (the eutectic point in the iron-carbon system); a carbon steel with 0.9% carbon is pure pearlite Euterpe   (Greek mythology) the Muse of music (or the flute) Euterpe   A monocotyledonous genus of graceful palm trees in tropical America Back to top Euterpe_oleracea   Brazilian palm of genus Euterpe whose leaf buds are eaten like cabbage when young Euthanasia   The act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness) Eutheria   All mammals except monotremes and marsupials Eutherian   Mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials Eutherian   Of or relating to or belonging to the subclass Eutheria; "eutherian mammals" Eutherian_mammal   Mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials Euthynnus   A genus of Scombridae Euthynnus_pelamis   Oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito Euxine_Sea   A sea between Europe and Asia; a popular resort area of eastern Europeans EV   A unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt Evacuant   Strongly laxative Evacuate   Excrete or discharge from the body Evacuate   Empty completely; "evacuate the bottle" Evacuate   Create a vacuum in (a bulb, flask, reaction vessel, etc.) Evacuate   Move out of an unsafe location into safety; "After the earthquake, residents were evacuated" Evacuate   Move people from their homes or country Evacuated   Emptied by being pumped out or having a vacuum created; "a highly evacuated glass tube" Evacuation   The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection Evacuation   The act of removing the contents of something Evacuation   The bodily process of discharging waste matter Back to top Evacuee   A person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place Evade   Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully" Evade   Use cleverness or deceit to escape or avoid; "The con mane always evades" Evade   Escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation" Evade   Practice evasion; "This man always hesitates and evades" Evaluate   Place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional" Evaluation   Act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of Evaluation   An appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship" Evaluative   Exercising or involving careful evaluations; "looked him over with an appraising eye"; "the literary judge uses many evaluative terms" Evaluator   An authority who is able to estimate worth or quality Evanesce   Disappear gradually; "The pain eventually passed off" Evanescence   The event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight; "the evanescence of the morning mist" Evanescent   Tending to vanish like vapor; "evanescent beauty" Evangel   Four books in the New Testament that tell the story of Christ''s life and teachings Evangelical   Marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause Evangelical   Of or pertaining to or in keeping with the Christian gospel especially as in the first 4 books of the New Testament Evangelical   Relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels; "evangelical Christianity"; "an ultraconservative evangelical message" Evangelicalism   Stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation Evangelical_and_Reformed_Church   A Protestant denomination of Calvinist faith Evangelical_United_Brethren_Church   A Methodist denomination Back to top Evangelise   Convert to Christianity; "The missionaries evangelized the Pacific Islanders" Evangelise   Preach the gospel (to) Evangelism   Zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel Evangelist   A preacher of the Christian gospel Evangelist   (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Evangelista_Torricelli   Italian physicist who invented the mercury barometer (1608-1647) Evangelistic   Marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause Evangelistic   Relating to or promoting the preaching and dissemination of the Christian gospel; "evangelistic fervor"; "the evangelistic concerns of the early church" Evangelize   Convert to Christianity; "The missionaries evangelized the Pacific Islanders" Evangelize   Preach the gospel (to) Evans   British archaeologist who excavated the palace of Knossos in Crete to find what he called Minoan civilization (1851-1941) Evans   United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971) Evansville   A city in southwestern Indiana on the Ohio River Evaporable   Used of substances Evaporate   Lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue; "evaporate milk" Evaporate   Change into a vapor; "The water evaporated in front of our eyes" Evaporate   Cause to change into a vapor; "The chemist evaporated the water" Evaporated   Drawn off in the form of vapor; "evaporated molecules boil off" Evaporated_milk   Milk concentrated by evaporation Evaporation   The process of extracting moisture Back to top Evaporation   The process of becoming a vapor Evaporative   Relating to or causing or being caused by evaporation; "an evaporative cooler" Evaporative_cooler   A cooing system that cools by evaporation Evaporite   The sediment that is left after the evaporation of seawater Evaporometer   An instrument that measures rate of evaporation of water Evariste_Galois   French mathematician who described the conditions for solving polynomial equations; was killed in a duel at the age of 21 (1811-1832) Evasion   The act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver Evasion   Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive" Evasion   The deliberate act of failing to pay money; "his evasion of all his creditors"; "he was indicted for nonpayment" Evasion   A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth Evasive   Skillful at eluding capture; "a cabal of conspirators, each more elusive than the archterrorist"- David Kline Evasive   Deliberately vague or ambiguous; "his answers were brief, constrained and evasive"; "an evasive statement" Evasive   Avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire; "pilots are taught to take evasive action" Evasively   With evasion; in an evasive manner; "her husband seemed to know many of the people who were named, but he replied evasively when asked who they were" Evasiveness   Intentionally vague or ambiguous Evasive_action   An action aimed at evading an opponent Evasive_answer   (law) an answer by a defendant that fails to admit or deny the allegations set forth in the complaint Eva_Braun   The German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945) Eva_Le_Gallienne   United States actress (born in England) (1899-1991) Eve   (Old Testament) Adam''s wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam''s rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden Back to top Eve   The day before; "he always arrives on the eve of her departure" Eve   The latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake" Eve   The period immediately before something; "on the eve of the French Revolution" Evelyn_Arthur_Saint_John_Waugh   English author of satirical novels (1903-1966) Evelyn_Waugh   English author of satirical novels (1903-1966) Even   Make even or more even Even   Become even or more even; "even out the surface" Even   Make level or straight; "level the ground" Even   Equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced; "even amounts of butter and sugar"; "on even terms"; "it was a fifty-fifty (or even) split"; "had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance"; "an even fight" Even   Of the score in a contest; "the score is tied" Even   Being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with); "an even application of varnish"; "an even floor"; "the road was not very even"; "th Even   Divisible by two Even   Occurring at fixed intervals; "a regular beat"; "the even rhythm of his breathing" Even   Symmetrically arranged; "even features"; "regular features"; "a regular polygon" Even   Used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected; "even an idiot knows that"; "declined even to consider the idea"; "I don''t have even a dollar!" Even   To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons; "looked sick and felt even worse"; "an even (or still) more interesting problem"; "still another problem must be solved"; "a yet sadder tale" Even   In spite of; notwithstanding; "even when he is sick, he works"; "even with his head start she caught up with him" Even   To the full extent; "loyal even unto death" Even-pinnate   Of a leaf shape; pinnate with a pair of leaflets at the apex Even-pinnate_leaf   Pinnate with a pair of leaflets at the apex Back to top Even-tempered   Not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays" Even-toed   Of or relating to or belonging to mammals of the order Artiodactyla Even-toed_ungulate   Placental mammal having hooves with an even number of functional toes on each foot Evenfall   The time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night" Evenhanded   Without partiality; "evenhanded justice" Evenhandedly   In a fair evenhanded manner; "deal fairly with one another" Evening   The latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake" Evening   The early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way; "an evening at the opera" Evening   A later concluding time period; "it was the evening of the Roman Empire" Evening-primrose_family   A large and widely distributed family of plants of the order Myrtales Evening-snow   Small California annual with white flowers Eveningwear   Attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening Evening_bag   A handbag used with evening wear Evening_clothes   Attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening Evening_dress   Attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening Evening_gown   A formal gown for evening wear Evening_grosbeak   North American grosbeak Evening_lychnis   Bluish-green herb having sticky stems and clusters of large evening-opening white flowers with much-inflated calyx; sometimes placed in genus Lychnis Evening_Prayer   (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer Evening_primrose   Any of several plants of the family Onagraceae Back to top Evening_shift   Workers who work during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight) Evening_shift   The work shift during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight) Evening_shirt   A man''s white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo) Evening_star   A planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky Evening_trumpet_flower   Poisonous woody evergreen vine of southeastern United States having fragrant yellow funnel-shaped flowers Evenk   A member of the Tungus speaking people of Mongolian race who are a nomadic people widely spread over eastern Siberia; related to the Manchu Evenki   The Tungusic language of the Evenki people in eastern Siberia Evenki   A member of the people inhabiting an area of northern Mongolia and eastern Siberia Evenly   In a level and regular way Evenly   In equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way; "a class evenly divided between girls and boys"; "they split their winnings equally"; "deal equally with rich and poor" Evenness   The quality of being balanced Evenness   A quality of uniformity and lack of variation Evensong   (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer Evensong   The sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays Event   Something that happens at a given place and time Event   A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" Event   A phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory Event   A special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled" Eventful   Full of events or incidents; "the most exhausting and eventful day of my life" Eventful   Having important issues or results; "the year''s only really consequential legislation"; "an eventful decision" Back to top Eventide   The latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake" Eventration   Protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall Eventual(a)   Expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating; "hope of eventual (or ultimate) rescue"; "if this trend continues it is not reasonable to expect the eventual collapse of the stock market" Eventuality   A possible event or occurrence or result Eventually   Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; "he will understand eventually"; "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"; "sooner or later you will have to face the facts"; "in time they came to accept the harsh reality" Eventually   After a long period of time or an especially long delay; "at length they arrived" Eventuate   Come out in the end Event_planner   Someone who plans social events as a profession (usually for government or corporate officials) Even_as   At the same time as; "even as he lay dying they argued over his estate"; "the building collapsed just as he arrived" Even_a_little   To any extent at all; "are you in the least interested?" Even_chance   An unpredictable phenomenon; "it''s a toss-up whether he will win or lose" Even_off   Adjust or make up for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" Even_out   Make even or more even Even_out   Become even or more even; "even out the surface" Even_out   Make level or straight; "level the ground" Even_out   Adjust or make up for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" Even_so   Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I''m a little afraid, however I''d like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all t Even_spacing   Regularity of spacing Even_up   Even up the edges of a stack of paper, in printing Even_up   Adjust or make up for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" Back to top Ever   At all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy" Ever   At any time; "did you ever smoke?"; "the best con man of all time" Ever   (intensifier for adjectives) very; "she was ever so friendly" Ever-changing   Marked by continuous change or effective action Ever-present   Being present always Everest   A mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high) Everglades   A large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife Everglades_National_Park   A national park in Florida containing an immense subtropical wilderness with mangrove swamps and rare birds and wild animals Everglade_State   A state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War Evergreen   A plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year Evergreen   (of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year Evergreen_beech   Any of various beeches of the southern hemisphere having small usually evergreen leaves Evergreen_bittersweet   Broad and bushy Asiatic twining shrub with pinkish fruit; many subspecies or varieties Evergreen_blueberry   Shrub of the eastern United States having shining evergreen leaves and bluish-black fruit Evergreen_cherry   California evergreen wild plum with spiny leathery leaves and white flowers Evergreen_grass   Coarse perennial Eurasian grass resembling oat; found on roadside verges and rough grassland and in hay meadows; introduced in North America for forage Evergreen_huckleberry   Stiff bushy evergreen shrub of western North America having sour black berries and glossy green foliage used in floral arrangements Evergreen_magnolia   Evergreen tree of southern United States having large stiff glossy leaves and huge white sweet-smelling flowers Evergreen_millet   Tall perennial grass that spreads by creeping rhizomes and is grown for fodder; naturalized in southern United States where it is a serious pest on cultivated land Evergreen_oak   Evergreen oak of southern Europe having leaves somewhat resembling those of holly; yields a hard wood Back to top Evergreen_plant   A plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year Evergreen_State   A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific Evergreen_thorn   Evergreen hawthorn of southeastern Europe Evergreen_winterberry   Evergreen holly of eastern North America with oblong leathery leaves and small black berries Evergreen_wood_fern   North American fern with evergreen fronds Evergreen_wood_fern   North American evergreen fern having pinnate leaves and dense clusters of lance-shaped fronds Everlasting   Any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color Everlasting   Continuing too long; "everlasting complaints" Everlasting   Expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he''s a blasted idiot"; "it''s a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter"; "not a blessed dime"; "I''ll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I''ll do any such thing"; "he''s a damn (or goddam or goddamn Everlasting   Lasting for an indefinitely long period of time Everlasting   Continuing forever or indefinitely; "the ageless themes of love and revenge"; "eternal truths"; "life everlasting"; "hell''s perpetual fires"; "the unending bliss of heaven" Everlasting(a)   Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad" Everlastingly   For a limitless time; "no one can live forever"; "brightly beams our Father''s mercy from his lighthouse evermore"- P.P.Bliss Everlastingness   The property of lasting forever Everlasting_flower   Any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color Everlasting_pea   Any of several perennial vines of the genus Lathyrus Evermore   For a limitless time; "no one can live forever"; "brightly beams our Father''s mercy from his lighthouse evermore"- P.P.Bliss Evermore   At any future time; in the future; "lead a blameless life evermore" Evernia   Lichens of the family Usneaceae having a pendulous or shrubby thallus Evers   United States civil rights worker in Mississippi; was killed by a sniper (1925-1963) Back to top Eversion   The act of turning inside out Eversion   The position of being turned outward; "the eversion of the foot" Evert   United States tennis player who won women''s singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954) Evert   Turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward; "evert the eyelid" Everting   The act of turning inside out Every(a)   (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception; "every person is mortal"; "every party is welcome"; "had every hope of success"; "every chance of winning" Every(a)   Each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified; "every third seat"; "every two hours" Everyday   Commonplace and ordinary; "the familiar everyday world" Everyday   Suited for everyday use; "casual clothes"; "everyday clothes" Everyday   Found in the ordinary course of events; "a placid everyday scene"; "it was a routine day"; "there''s nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute"- Anita Diamant Everydayness   Ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace Everyman   The ordinary person Everyplace   To or in any or all places; "You find fast food stores everywhere"; "people everywhere are becoming aware of the problem"; "he carried a gun everywhere he went"; "looked all over for a suitable gift"; (`everyplace'' is used informally for `everywhere'') Everywhere   To or in any or all places; "You find fast food stores everywhere"; "people everywhere are becoming aware of the problem"; "he carried a gun everywhere he went"; "looked all over for a suitable gift"; (`everyplace'' is used informally for `everywhere'') Every_bit   To the same degree (often followed by `as''); "they were equally beautiful"; "birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly"; "sang as sweetly as a nightingale"; "he is every bit as mean as she is" Every_day   Occurring or done each day; "a daily record"; "day-by-day labors of thousands of men and women"- H.S.Truman; "her day-after-day behavior"; "an every day occurrence" Every_day   Without missing a day; "he stops by daily" Every_inch   In every way; completely; "he was every inch a statesman" Every_last(p)   (used as intensive) every; "every last one of you" Every_month   Without missing a month; "we get paid monthly" Back to top Every_night   At the end of each day; "she checks on her roses nightly" Every_now_and_then   Occasionally; "every so often she visits her father" Every_quarter   In three month intervals; "interest is compounded quarterly" Every_so_often   Occasionally; "every so often she visits her father" Every_week   Without missing a week; "she visited her aunt weekly" Every_which_way   In a random manner; "the houses were randomly scattered"; "bullets were fired into the crowd at random" Every_which_way   Haphazardly; "the books were piled up helter-skelter" Every_year   Without missing a year; "they travel to China annually" Ever_so   (intensifier for adjectives) very; "she was ever so friendly" Evict   Expel from one''s property or force to move out by a legal process; "The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months" Evict   Expel or eject without recourse to legal process; "The landlord wanted to evict the tenants so he banged on the pipes every morning at 3 a.m." Eviction   The expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law Eviction   Action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved Evidence   Your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling" Evidence   An indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear" Evidence   (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved Evidence   Provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one''s behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his se Evidence   Give evidence; "he was telling on all his former colleague" Evidence   Provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence" Evidenced   Supported by evidence; "their evidenced friendliness to the US" Back to top Evident   Capable of being seen or noticed; "a discernible change in attitude"; "a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript"; "an observable change in behavior" Evident   Clearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reac Evidential   Serving as or based on evidence; "evidential signs of a forced entry"; "its evidentiary value" Evidentiary   Serving as or based on evidence; "evidential signs of a forced entry"; "its evidentiary value" Evidentiary   Pertaining to or constituting evidence; "evidentiary technique"; "an evidentiary fact" Evidently   Unmistakably (`plain'' is often used informally for `plainly''); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparent Evil   Morally objectionable behavior Evil   The quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice; "attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world" Evil   That which causes harm or destruction or misfortune; "the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones"- Shakespeare Evil   Having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force" Evil   Tending to cause great harm Evil   Morally bad or wrong; "evil purposes"; "an evil influence"; "evil deeds" Evil   Having the nature of vice Evil-minded   Having evil thoughts or intentions Evildoer   A person who sins (without repenting) Evildoing   The act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; "the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father" Evilly   In a wicked evil manner; "act wickedly"; "grin evilly" Evilness   The quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice; "attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world" Evil_eye   A look that is believed to have the power of inflicting harm Evil_spirit   A spirit tending to cause harm Back to top Evince   Give expression to; "She showed her disappointment" Eviscerate   Take away a vital or essential part of; "the compromise among the parties eviscerated the bill that had been proposed" Eviscerate   Remove the entrails of; "draw a chicken" Eviscerate   Remove the contents of; "eviscerate the stomach" Eviscerate   Surgically remove a part of a structure or an organ Eviscerate   Having been disembowelled Evisceration   Altering something (as a legislative act or a statement) in such a manner as to reduce its value; "the adoption of their amendments would have amounted to an evisceration of the act" Evisceration   The act of removing the bowels or viscera; the act of cutting so as to cause the viscera to protrude Evisceration   Surgical removal of an organ (or the contents of an organ) from a patient Evitable   Capable of being avoided or warded off Evocation   Imaginative re-creation Evocation   Stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors; "the elicitation of his testimony was not easy" Evocation   Calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations Evocative   Serving to bring to mind; "cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note"- Wilder Hobson; "a campaign redolent of machine politics" Evoke   Call to mind or evoke Evoke   Evoke or call forth, with or as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "stir a disturbance"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Evoke   Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant" Evoke   Call forth; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple" Evoke   Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" Evoked   Called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation; "evoked potentials"; "an elicited response" Back to top Evoked_potential   The electrical response of the central nervous system produced by an external stimulus; "he measured evoked potentials with an electroencephalogram" Evolution   A process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer" Evolution   (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms Evolutionary   Of or relating to or produced by evolution; "evolutionary biology" Evolutionary_trend   A general direction of evolutionary change Evolve   Undergo development or evolution; "Modern man evolved a long time ago" Evolve   Gain through experience; "I acquired a strong aversion to television"; "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong"; "Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position"; "develop a passion for painting" Evolve   Work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution" EW   Military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum Ewe   Female sheep Ewe   A Kwa language spoken by the Ewe people in Ghana and Togo and Benin Ewe   A member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana Ewenki   The Tungusic language of the Evenki people in eastern Siberia Ewenki   A member of the people inhabiting an area of northern Mongolia and eastern Siberia Ewer   An open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring Ewing's_sarcoma   Malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones) Ewing's_tumor   Malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones) Ewing's_tumour   Malignant tumor in bone marrow (usually in the pelvis or in long bones) Ex   A woman who was formerly a particular man''s wife; "all his exes live in Texas" Ex   A man who was formerly a certain woman''s husband Back to top Ex   Out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas" Ex-directory   (of telephone numbers) not in the telephone directory; "an ex-directory number" (British usage) Ex-gambler   A former gambler Ex-husband   A man who was formerly a certain woman''s husband Ex-mayor   A former mayor Ex-president   A former president Ex-serviceman   A person who has served in the armed forces Ex-spouse   A person who was formerly a spouse Exacerbate   Make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain" Exacerbate   Exasperate or irritate Exacerbating   Making worse Exacerbation   Action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care" Exacerbation   Violent and bitter exasperation; "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel" Exact   Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs; "the accident claimed three lives"; "The hard work took its toll on her" Exact   Claim as due or just; "The bank demanded payment of the loan" Exact   (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; "a precise image"; "a precise measurement" Exact   Marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact; "an exact mind"; "an exact copy"; "hit the exact center of the target" Exacta   A bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order Exacting   Requiring precise accuracy; "an exacting job"; "became more exigent over his pronunciation" Exacting   Severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards" Back to top Exacting   Having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures; "fastidious microorganisms"; "certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements" Exaction   Act of demanding or levying by force or authority; "exaction of tribute"; "exaction of various dues and fees" Exactitude   The quality of being exact; "he demanded exactness in all details"; "a man of great exactitude" Exactly   Indicating exactness or preciseness; "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt" Exactly   In a precise manner; "she always expressed herself precisely" Exactly   Just as it should be; "`Precisely, my lord,'' he said" Exactness   The quality of being exact; "he demanded exactness in all details"; "a man of great exactitude" Exacum   Genus of tropical Asiatic and African plants: especially Persian violets Exacum_affine   Perennial cultivated especially as a houseplant for its fragrant bluish to dark lavender flowers Exaeretodon   A genus of reptiles of the division Cynodontia Exaggerate   To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South'' imagery" Exaggerate   Do something to an excessive degree; "He overdid it last night when he did 100 push-ups" Exaggerated   Enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; "had an exaggerated (or inflated) opinion of himself"; "a hyperbolic style" Exaggerated   Enlarged to an abnormal degree; "thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes" Exaggerated   Represented as greater than is true or reasonable; "an exaggerated opinion of oneself" Exaggeratedly   In an exaggerated manner Exaggeration   The act of making something more noticeable than usual; "the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness" Exaggeration   Making to seem more important than it really is Exaggeration   Extravagant exaggeration Exalt   Raise in rank, character, or status; "exalted the humble shoemaker to the rank of King''s adviser" Back to top Exalt   Praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one''s children"; "glorify one''s spouse''s cooking" Exalt   Fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink (exhilarate is obsolete in this usage); "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success" Exalt   Heighten or intensify; "These paintings exalt the imagination" Exaltation   The elevation of a person (as to the status of a god) Exaltation   A flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead) Exaltation   The location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence Exaltation   A state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens Exalted   High or exalted in style or character; "high drama" Exalted   Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept" Exalting   Tending to exalt; "an exalting eulogy"; "ennobling thoughts" Exam   A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions" Examen   A critical study (as of a writer''s work) Examen   Examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) Examination   The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) Examination   The act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned Examination   Examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) Examination   Formal systematic questioning Examination   A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions" Examination_paper   A written examination Examine   Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" Back to top Examine   Question closely Examine   Question or examine thoroughly and closely Examine   Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country" Examine   Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe" Examinee   Someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test or an academic examination) Examiner   An investigator who observes carefully; "the examiner searched for clues" Examiner   Someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications Example   A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook" Example   An item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10" Example   Something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general" Example   A representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example" Example   Punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him" Example   An occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths" Exam_paper   A written examination Exanimate   Deprived of life; no longer living; "a lifeless body" Exanthem   Eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease Exanthema   Eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease Exanthema_subitum   A viral disease of infants and young children; characterized by abrupt high fever and mild sore throat; a few days later there is a faint pinkish rash that lasts for a few hours to a few days Exarch   A viceroy who governed a large province in the Roman Empire Exarch   A bishop in eastern Christendom who holds a place below a patriarch but above a metropolitan Back to top Exarch   A bishop in one of several Eastern Orthodox churches in North America Exarchate   A diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church Exasperate   Make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain" Exasperate   Make furious Exasperate   Exasperate or irritate Exasperated   Greatly annoyed; out of patience; "had an exasperated look on his face"; "felt exasperated beyond endurance" Exasperating   Making worse Exasperating   Extremely annoying or displeasing; "his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating"; "I''ve had an exasperating day"; "her infuriating indifference"; "the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening" Exasperatingly   In an exasperating manner Exasperation   Actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) Exasperation   An exasperated feeling of annoyance Exaugural   Occurring at or marking the close of a term of office; "an exaugural message" Exboyfriend   A man who is no longer a woman''s boyfriend Excalibur   The legendary sword of King Arthur Excavate   Remove the inner part or the core of; "the mining company wants to excavate the hillsite" Excavate   Form by hollowing; "Carnegie had a lake excavated for Princeton University''s rowing team"; "excavate a cavity" Excavate   Find by digging in the ground; "I dug up an old box in the garden" Excavate   Lay bare through digging; "Schliemann excavated Troy" Excavation   The act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth Excavation   The act of digging; "there''s an interesting excavation going on near Princeton" Back to top Excavation   A hole in the ground made by excavating Excavation   The site of an archeological exploration; "they set up camp next to the dig" Excavator   A machine for excavating Excavator   A workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying Exceed   Be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class" Exceed   Go beyond; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year" Exceed   Go beyond; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds" Exceedance   (geology) the probability that an earthquake will generate a level of ground motion that exceeds a specified reference level during a given exposure time; "the concept of exceedance can be applied to any type of environmental risk modeling" Exceeding   Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart''s prodigious talents" Exceedingly   To an extreme degree or extent; "his eyesight was exceedingly defective" Excel   Distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math" Excellence   The quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree Excellence   Something in which something or some one excels; "the use of herbs is one of the excellences of French cuisine" Excellency   A title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by Your or His or Her; "Your Excellency" Excellent   Of the highest quality; "made an excellent speech"; "the school has excellent teachers"; "a first-class mind" Excellently   In an excellent manner; "the job had been done excellently" Excelsior   Thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing Excel_at   Be good at; "She shines at math" Except   Prevent from being included or considered or accepted; "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece" Except   Take exception to; "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday" Back to top Exception   A deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news" Exception   An instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; "all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child"; "an exception tests the rule" Exception   Grounds for adverse criticism; "his authority is beyond exception" Exceptionable   Liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to; "a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing"; "found the politician''s views objectionable" Exceptional   Surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what''s so special about the year 20 Exceptional   Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; "a night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory"; "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"; "the young Mozart''s prodigious talents" Exceptional(a)   Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence; "special educational provisions for exceptional children" Exceptionally   To an exceptional degree; "it worked exceptionally well" Excerpt   A passage selected from a larger work; "he presented excerpts from William James'' philosophical writings" Excerpt   Take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy Excess   Excessive indulgence; "the child was spoiled by overindulgence" Excess   Immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits Excess   A quantity much larger than is needed Excess   The state of being more than full Excess   More than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare Excessive   Beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands" Excessive   Unrestrained in especially feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed" Excessively   To an excessive degree; "too big" Excessiveness   Immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits Exchange   (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value; "the endgame began after the exchange of queens" Back to top Exchange   (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop; "black lost the exchange" Exchange   The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help" Exchange   Reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money especially the currencies of different countries; "he earns his living from the interchange of currency" Exchange   The act of giving something in return for something received; "deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable" Exchange   The act of changing one thing for another thing; "Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience"; "there was an exchange of prisoners" Exchange   (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes; "after a short rally Connors won the point" Exchange   A workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication Exchange   A workplace for buying and selling; open only to members Exchange   A mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one); "they had a bitter exchange" Exchange   Chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another Exchange   Change over, change around, or switch over Exchange   Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares" Exchange   Exchange a penalty for a less severe one Exchange   Give to, and receive from, one another; "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year" Exchange   Hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent; "exchange prisoners"; "exchange employees between branches of the company" Exchangeability   The quality of being capable of exchange or interchange Exchangeable   Capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value; "convertible securities" Exchangeable   Suitable to be exchanged Exchangeable   Capable of replacing or changing places with something else; "interchangeable parts" Exchanged   Changed for (replaced by) something different Back to top Exchanger   One whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country Exchange_premium   A fee charged for exchanging currencies Exchange_rate   The charge for exchanging currency of one country for currency of another Exchange_transfusion   Slow removal of a person''s blood and its replacement with equal amounts of a donor''s blood Exchequer   The funds of a government or institution or individual Excise   A tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) Excise   Remove by cutting; "The surgeon excised the tumor" Excise   Remove by erasing or crossing out; "Please strike this remark from the record" Excise   Levy an excise tax on Exciseman   Someone who collects taxes for the government Excise_tax   A tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) Excision   The act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence Excision   The act of banishing a member of the Church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the Church; cutting a person off from a religious society Excision   Surgical removal of a body part or tissue Excision   The omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage; "an editor''s deletions frequently upset young authors"; "both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause" Excitability   Being easily excited Excitability   Excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part Excitable   Easily excited Excitable   Capable of responding to stimuli Excitableness   Being easily excited Back to top Excitable_area   The cortical area that influences motor movements Excitant   (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate Excitation   Something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day" Excitation   The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland Excitation   The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation" Excitative   (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate Excitatory   (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate Excite   Act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates" Excite   Produce a magnetic field in; "excite the neurons" Excite   Raise to a higher energy level; "excite the atoms" Excite   Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country" Excite   Stimulate sexually; "This movie usually arouses the male audience" Excite   Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" Excite   Arouse or elicit a feeling Excite   Stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions" Excited   Of persons; excessively affected by emotion; "he would become emotional over nothing at all"; "she was worked up about all the noise" Excited   In an aroused state Excited   Of e.g. a molecule; made reactive or more reactive Excited   Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; "a crowd of delirious baseball fans"; "something frantic in their gaiety"; "a mad whirl of pleasure" Excitedly   In an excited manner; "she shook his hand excitedly" Back to top Excitement   Disturbance usually in protest Excitement   Something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day" Excitement   The feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed" Excitement   The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation" Exciting   Creating or arousing excitement; "an exciting account of her trip" Exciting   Stimulating interest and discussion; "an exciting novel" Excitingly   In an exciting manner; "at the time of its appearance, the movie must have seemed excitingly new, even revolutionary" Exclaim   Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!'' he exclaimed"; "`Help!'' she cried"; "`I''m here,'' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" Exclaim   State or announce; "`I am not a Communist,'' " he exclaimed; "The King will proclaim an amnesty" Exclaiming   An abrupt excited utterance; "she gave an exclamation of delight"; "there was much exclaiming over it" Exclamation   An exclamatory rhetorical device; "O tempore! O mores" Exclamation   An abrupt excited utterance; "she gave an exclamation of delight"; "there was much exclaiming over it" Exclamation   A loud complaint or protest or reproach Exclamation_mark   A punctuation mark (!) used after an exclamation Exclamation_point   A punctuation mark (!) used after an exclamation Exclamatory   Sudden and strong; "an emphatic no" Exclude   Prevent from being included or considered or accepted; "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece" Exclude   Prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club" Exclude   Put out or expel from a place; "The child was expelled from the classroom" Exclude   Prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country" Back to top Exclude   Lack or fail to include; "The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages" Exclusion   The act of forcing out someone or something; "the ejection of troublemakers by the police"; "the child''s expulsion from school" Exclusion   A deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news" Exclusion   The state of being excluded Exclusion   The state of being excommunicated Exclusionary_rule   A rule that provides that otherwise admissible evidence cannot be used in a criminal trial if it was the result of illegal police conduct Exclusion_principle   No two electrons or protons or neutrons in a given system can be in states characterized by the same set of quantum numbers Exclusive   A news report that is reported first by one news organization; "he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials" Exclusive   Not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective; "judging a contest with a single eye"; "a single devotion to duty"; "undivided affection"; "gained their exclusive attention" Exclusive   Excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority; "exclusive clubs"; "an exclusive restaurants and shops" Exclusive   Not divided or shared with others; "they have exclusive use of the machine"; "sole rights of publication" Exclusively   Without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a Exclusiveness   Tendency to associate with only a select group Exclusive_right   A right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right); "suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males" Excogitate   Reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" Excogitate   Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light" Excogitation   The creation of something in the mind Excogitation   Thinking something out with care in order to achieve complete understanding of it Excogitative   Concerned with excogitating or having the power of excogitation Excogitator   A thinker who considers carefully and thoroughly Back to top Excommunicate   Exclude from a church or a religious community; "The gay priest was excommunicated when he married his partner" Excommunicate   Oust or exclude from a group or membership by decree Excommunication   The act of banishing a member of the Church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the Church; cutting a person off from a religious society Excommunication   The state of being excommunicated Excoriate   Express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated" Excoriate   Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog''s neck" Excoriation   Severe censure Excoriation   An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off Excrement   Waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body Excrescence   (pathology) an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body Excrescence   Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from a form Excrescent   Forming an outgrowth (usually an excessive outgrowth) Excreta   Waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body Excrete   Eliminate from the body; "Pass a kidney stone" Excreting   The bodily process of discharging waste matter Excretion   The bodily process of discharging waste matter Excretion   Waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body Excretory   Of or relating to the process of excretion Excretory_organ   An organ that separates waste substances from the blood and discharges them Excretory_product   Waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body Back to top Excruciate   Subject to torture; "The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible" Excruciate   Torment emotionally or mentally Excruciating   Extremely painful Excruciatingly   In a very painful manner; "the progress was agonizingly slow" Excruciation   The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering Excruciation   A state of acute pain Exculpate   Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" Exculpated   Freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated" Exculpation   The act of freeing from guilt or blame Exculpation   A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable" Exculpatory   Clearing of guilt or blame Excursion   Wandering from the main path of a journey Excursion   A journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field" Excursionist   A tourist who is visiting sights of interest Excursion_rate   A reduced rate for a round-trip ticket Excursive   (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects; "amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women''s fashions among other things"; "a rambling discursive book"; "his excursive remarks"; "a rambling Excursus   A message that departs from the main subject Excusable   Easily excused or forgiven; "a venial error" Excusable   Capable of being overlooked Excusably   In an excusable manner or to an excusable degree; "he was excusably late" Back to top Excusatory   Offering or expressing apology; "an apologetic note"; "an apologetic manner" Excuse   A poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile" Excuse   A note explaining an absence; "he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him" Excuse   A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable" Excuse   Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with; "excuse someone''s behavior"; "She condoned her husband''s occasional infidelities" Excuse   Serve as a reason or cause or justification of; "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"; "Her recent divorce amy explain her reluctance to date again" Excuse   Grant exemption or release to; "Please excuse me from this class" Excuse   Ask for permission to be released from an engagement Excuse   Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child''s seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success" Excuse   Accept an excuse for; "Please excuse my dirty hands" Excused   Granted exemption; "one of the excused jurors planned to write a book" Excuser   A person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense EXEC   The chief executive department of the United States government Execrable   Deserving a curse; "her damnable pride" Execrable   Unequivocally detestable; "abominable treatment of prisoners"; "detestable vices"; "execrable crimes"; "consequences odious to those you govern"- Edmund Burke Execrable   Of very poor quality or condition; "deplorable housing conditions in the inner city"; "woeful treatment of the accused"; "woeful errors of judgment" Execrate   Curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment Execrate   Find repugnant; "I loathe that man"; "She abhors cats" Execration   The object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated Execration   An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group Back to top Execration   Hate coupled with disgust Executability   Capable of being executed; "the job is executable for two million dollars"; "this contract is not executable" Executable   Capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are Executant   A performer (usually of musical works) Execute   Sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty" Execute   Put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation" Execute   Carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance" Execute   Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment; "In some states, criminals are executed" Execute   Murder execution-style; "The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed" Execute   Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine; "Run the dishwasher"; "run a new program on the Mac"; "the computer executed the instruction" Execute   Carry out the legalities of; "execute a will or a deed" Executed   Put to death as punishment; "claimed the body of the executed traitor" Executing   Putting a condemned person to death Execution   The act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance" Execution   Unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being Execution   The act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy" Execution   Putting a condemned person to death Execution   A routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out Execution   (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable Execution   (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer Back to top Executioner   An official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant Execution_of_instrument   (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable Execution_sale   A sale of property by the sheriff under authority of a court''s writ of execution in order satisfy and unpaid obligation Execution_speed   (computer science) the speed with which a computational device can execute instructions; measured in MIPS Executive   Persons who administer the law Executive   Someone who manages a government agency or department Executive   A person responsible for the administration of a business Executive   Having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.; "the executive branch" Executive_agency   An agency of the executive branch of government Executive_branch   The branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws Executive_clemency   The power (usually of a president or governor) to pardon or commute the sentence of someone convicted in that jurisdiction Executive_council   A council that shares the supreme executive power Executive_department   A federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Executive_director   A person responsible for the administration of a business Executive_officer   The officer second in command Executive_Office_of_the_President   The branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws Executive_program   A program that controls the execution of other programs Executive_routine   A routine that coordinates the operation of subroutines Executive_secretary   A secretary having administrative duties and responsibilities Executive_session   A session (usually of a legislative body) that is closed to the public Back to top Executive_vice_president   A vice president holding executive power Executor   A person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will Executor-heir_relation   The responsibility of an executor (or administrator) of an estate to act in the best interests of the heir Executrix   A woman executor Exegesis   An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) Exegete   A person skilled in exegesis (especially of religious texts) Exegetic   Relating to exegesis Exegetical   Relating to exegesis Exemplar   Something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general" Exemplary   Serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence" Exemplary   Being or serving as an illustration of a type; "the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy"; "an action exemplary of his conduct"; Exemplary   Worthy of imitation; "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens" Exemplary_damages   (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct) Exemplification   A representational or typifying form or model Exemplification   Showing by example Exemplify   Clarify by giving an example of Exemplify   Be characteristic of; "This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue" Exemplifying   Clarifying by use of examples Exempt   Grant exemption or release to; "Please excuse me from this class" Exempt   Grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to; "She exempted me from the exam" Back to top Exempt   (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject; "a beauty somehow exempt from the aging process"; "exempt from jury duty"; "only the very poorest citizens should be exempt f Exempt   (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation; "the funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable"; "income exempt from taxation" Exemption   An act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution" Exemption   A deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.); "additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent" Exemption   Immunity from an obligation or duty Exenterate   Remove the contents of (an organ) Exenteration   Surgical removal of the organs within a body cavity (as those of the pelvis) Exercise   The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" Exercise   A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook" Exercise   Systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect" Exercise   The act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" Exercise   (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises" Exercise   Do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day" Exercise   Give a work-out to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one''s muscles" Exercise   Learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales" Exercise   Put to use; "exert one''s power or influence" Exercise   Carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law" Exerciser   Sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises Exercise_bike   An exercise device resembling a stationary bike Exercise_device   A device designed to provide exercise for the user Back to top Exercise_set   Several exercises intended to be done in series; "he did four sets of the incline bench press" Exercising   The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit" Exercising_weight   Sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; a weight that is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms Exercycle   An exercise device resembling a stationary bike Exert   Put to use; "exert one''s power or influence" Exert   Of power or authority Exert   Make a great effort at a mental or physical task; "exert oneself" Exertion   Use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion" Exfiltration_operation   A clandestine rescue operation to bring a defector or refugee or an operative and family out of danger Exfoliate   Grow by producing or unfolding leaves; "plants exfoliate" Exfoliate   Come off in a very thin piece Exfoliate   Remove the surface, in scales or laminae Exfoliate   Cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters Exfoliate   Spread by opening the leaves of Exfoliation   A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin Exfoliation   The peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin; "exfoliation is increased by sunburn" Exhalation   The act of expelling air from the lungs Exhalation   Exhaled breath Exhale   Expel air; "Exhale when you lift the weight" Exhale   Give out (breath or an odor); "The chimney exhales a thick smoke" Back to top Exhaled   Let or forced out of the lungs; breathed out; "an exhaled sigh" Exhaling   Breathing out Exhaust   System consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged Exhaust   Gases ejected from an engine as waste products Exhaust   Wear out completely; "This kind of work exhausts me"; "I''m beat"; "He was all washed up after the exam" Exhaust   Create a vacuum in (a bulb, flask, reaction vessel, etc.) Exhaust   Use up the whole supply of; "We have exhausted the food supplies" Exhaust   Use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week" Exhaust   Deplete; "exhaust one''s savings"; "We quickly played out our strength" Exhausted   Completely emptied of resources or properties; "impossible to grow tobacco on the exhausted soil"; "the exhausted food sources"; "exhausted oil wells" Exhausted   Drained physically; "the day''s events left her completely exhausted--her strength drained" Exhausted   Drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted; "the day''s shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out Exhaustible   Capable of being used up Exhaustible   Capable of being used up; capable of being exhausted; "our exhaustible reserves of fossil fuel" Exhausting   Producing exhaustion; "an exhausting march"; "the visit was especially wearing" Exhausting   Having a debilitating effect; "an exhausting job in the hot sun" Exhaustion   The act of exhausting something entirely Exhaustion   Serious weakening and loss of energy Exhaustion   Extreme fatigue Exhaustive   Very thorough; exhaustively complete; "an exhaustive study"; "made a thorough search"; "thoroughgoing research" Back to top Exhaustively   In an exhaustive manner; "we searched the files thoroughly" Exhaust_fan   A fan that moves air out of an enclosure Exhaust_fumes   Gases ejected from an engine as waste products Exhaust_hood   Metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes Exhaust_manifold   A manifold that receives exhaust gases from the cylinders and conducts them to the exhaust pipe Exhaust_pipe   A pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler Exhaust_system   System consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged Exhaust_valve   A valve through which burned gases from a cylinder escape into the exhaust manifold Exhibit   Something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art" Exhibit   An object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence Exhibit   Walk ostentatiously; "She parades her new husband around town" Exhibit   To show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya''s works this month"; "Why don''t you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship" Exhibit   Show or demonstrate something to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington" Exhibit   Show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill; "he exhibits a great talent" Exhibition   The act of exhibiting; "a remarkable exhibition of musicianship" Exhibition   A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display Exhibitioner   Someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see Exhibitionism   The perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals Exhibitionism   Extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself Exhibitionist   Someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention Back to top Exhibitionist   Someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals Exhibitionistic   Compulsively attracting attention to yourself especially by public exposure or exaggerated behavior Exhibition_area   A large hall for holding exhibitions Exhibition_game   A game whose outcome is not recorded in the season''s standing Exhibition_hall   A large hall for holding exhibitions Exhibition_season   The time before the regular games begin when football or baseball teams play practice games Exhibitor   Someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see Exhilarate   Fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink (exhilarate is obsolete in this usage); "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success" Exhilarated   Made joyful; "the sun and the wind on his back made him feel exhilarated--happy to be alive" Exhilarating   Making lively and joyful Exhilarating   Making lively and cheerful; "the exhilarating effect of mountain air" Exhilaration   The feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed" Exhort   Force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies" Exhort   Urge on or encourage especially by shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers" Exhortation   A communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action Exhortation   The act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion Exhortative   Giving strong encouragement Exhortatory   Giving strong encouragement Exhumation   The act of digging up something (especially a corpse) that has been buried Exhume   Dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies Back to top Exigency   A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency" Exigency   A pressing or urgent situation; "the health-care exigency" Exigent   Requiring precise accuracy; "an exacting job"; "became more exigent over his pronunciation" Exigent   Demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need" Exiguity   The quality of being meager; "an exiguity of cloth that would only allow of miniature capes"-George Eliot Exiguous   Extremely scanty; "an exiguous budget" Exile   The act of expelling a person from their native land; "men in exile dream of hope"; "his deportation to a penal colony"; "the expatriation of wealthy farmers"; "the sentence was one of transportation for life" Exile   Expelled from home or country by authority Exile   Voluntarily absent from home or country Exile   Expel from a country; "The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government''s actions" Exilic   Of or relating to a period of exile (especially the exile of the Jews known as the Babylonian Captivity) Exist   Have an existence, be extant; "Is there a God?" Exist   Support oneself; "he could barely exist on such a low wage"; "Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?"; "Many people in the world have to subsist on $1 a day" Existence   Everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence" Existence   The state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries" Existent   Presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"; "actual and imagined conditions" Existent   Having existence or being or actuality; "an attempt to refine the existent machinery to make it more efficient"; "much of the beluga caviar existing in the world is found in the Soviet Union and Iran" Existent   Being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; "real objects"; "real people; not ghosts"; "a film based on real life"; "a real illness"; "real humility"; "Life is real! Life is earnest!"- Longfellow Existential   Derived from experience or the experience of existence; "the rich experiential content of the teachings of the older philosophers"- Benjamin Farrington; "formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters"- John Dewey Existential   Relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence) Back to top Existential   Of or as conceived by existentialism; "an existential moment of choice" Existentialism   (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves Existentialist   A philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable Existentialist   Relating to or involving existentialism; "existentialist movement"; "existentialist philosophy"; "the existentialist character of his ideas" Existentialist_philosophy   (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves Existential_operator   A logical quantifier of a proposition that asserts the existence of at least one thing for which the proposition is true Existential_quantifier   A logical quantifier of a proposition that asserts the existence of at least one thing for which the proposition is true Existing   Having existence or being or actuality; "an attempt to refine the existent machinery to make it more efficient"; "much of the beluga caviar existing in the world is found in the Soviet Union and Iran" Existing   Presently existing; "the existing system" Existing   Existing in something specified; "depletion of the oxygen existing in the bloodstream" Exit   The act of going out Exit   An opening that permits escape or release; "he blocked the way out"; "the canyon had only one issue" Exit   Euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing" Exit   Pass from physical life and lose all all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "They children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully" Exit   Lose the lead Exit   Move out of or depart from; "leave the room"; "the fugitive has left the country" Exit_poll   A poll of voters as they leave the voting place; usually taken by news media in order to predict the outcome of an election Exmoor   Stocky breed of pony with a fawn-colored nose Exmoor   Horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton Exobiology   The branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life Back to top Exocarp   Outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape Exocentric   Not fulfilling the same grammatical role of any of its constituents; "when `until last Easter'' serves as an adverb it is an exocentric construction" Exocet   A guided anti-ship missile developed by the French government Exocoetidae   Flying fishes; closely related to the halfbeaks Exocrine   Of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions Exocrine_gland   A gland that secretes externally through a duct Exocycloida   Flat sea urchins Exode   A farcical afterpiece in the ancient Roman theater Exoderm   The outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue Exodontia   The branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth Exodontic   Of or relating to or involving exodontics; "exodontic surgeon" Exodontics   The branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth Exodontist   A dentist specializing in the extraction of teeth Exodus   A journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment Exodus   The second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus Exoergic   (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy Exoergic_reaction   A nuclear reaction accompanied by the evolution of energy Exogamic   Pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe Exogamic   Characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related Exogamous   Pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe Back to top Exogamous   Characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related Exogamy   Marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law Exogen   Flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside Exogenic   Derived or originating externally Exogenous   Derived or originating externally Exogenous_depression   An inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person''s life (to be distinguished from normal grief) Exogenous_obesity   Obesity caused by overeating Exomphalos   An umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord Exon   Sequence of a gene''s DNA that transcribes into protein structures; "exons are interspersed with introns" Exonerate   Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" Exonerated   Freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated" Exoneration   The act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.; "friends provided a vindication of his position" Exoneration   The condition of being relieved from blame or obligation Exonerative   Providing absolution Exonuclease   A nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid Exophthalmic_goiter   Exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs Exophthalmos   Protrusion of the eyeball from the socket Exopterygota   Subclass of insects characterized by gradual and usually incomplete metamorphosis Exorbitance   Excessive excess Exorbitant   Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usorious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending" Back to top Exorbitantly   To an exorbitant degree; "prices are exorbitantly high in the capital" Exorcise   Expel through adjuration or prayers; "exorcise evil spirits" Exorciser   Someone who practices exorcism Exorcism   Freeing from evil spirits Exorcist   Someone who practices exorcism Exorcist   One the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church Exorcize   Expel through adjuration or prayers; "exorcise evil spirits" Exordium   (rhetoric) the introductory section of an oration or discourse Exoskeleton   The exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs Exosphere   The outermost atmospheric layer Exostosis   A benign outgrowth from a bone (usually covered with cartilage) Exoteric   Suitable for the general public; "writings of an exoteric nature" Exothermal   (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with evolution of heat Exothermic   (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with evolution of heat Exothermic_reaction   A chemical reaction accompanied by the evolution of heat Exotic   Strikingly strange or unusual; "an exotic hair style"; "protons, neutrons, electrons and all their exotic variants"; "the exotic landscape of a dead planet" Exotic   Being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world; "alien customs"; "exotic plants in a greenhouse"; "exotic cuisine" Exoticism   The quality of being exotic; "he loved the exoticism of Egypt" Exoticness   The quality of being exotic; "he loved the exoticism of Egypt" Exotic_belly_dancer   A woman who performs a solo Oriental dance using exaggerated abdominal movements Back to top Exotic_dancer   A woman who performs a solo Oriental dance using exaggerated abdominal movements Exotic_dancer   A performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music Exotism   The quality of being exotic; "he loved the exoticism of Egypt" Exotoxin   A toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium Exotropia   Strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward Expand   Become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly" Expand   Exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated" Expand   Grow stronger; "The economy was booming" Expand   Expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent" Expand   Make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; "expand the house by adding another wing" Expand   Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" Expand   Extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands" Expandable   (of gases) capable of expansion Expandable   Able to expand or be expanded Expanded   Increased in extent or size or bulk or scope Expandible   (of gases) capable of expansion Expandible   Able to expand or be expanded Expanding   Increasing in area or volume or bulk or range; "an expanding universe"; "an expanding economy" Expanding_upon   Adding information or detail Expanse   A wide scope; "the sweep of the plains" Back to top Expanse   The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area" Expanse   A wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky Expansible   (of gases) capable of expansion Expansible   Able to expand or be expanded Expansile   (of gases) capable of expansion Expansion   The act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope Expansion   Adding information or detail Expansion   A discussion that provides additional information Expansionism   The doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country Expansionist   Of or involving or guided by expansionism Expansion_bit   A bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes Expansion_bolt   A bolt that has an attachment that expands as the bolt is driven into a surface Expansion_slot   (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board; "the PC had three slots for additional memory" Expansive   Friendly and open and willing to talk; "wine made the guest expansive" Expansive   Marked by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur Expansive   Able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion; "Expansive materials"; "the expansive force of fire" Expansive   Impressive in scale; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner" Expansively   In an ebullient manner; "Khrushchev ebulliently promised to supply rockets for the protection of Cuba against American aggression" Expansively   In an impressively expansive manner; "she managed to live rather expansively on her modest income" Expansiveness   A friendly open trait of a talkative person Back to top Expansiveness   A quality characterized by magnificence of scale; "the expansiveness of their extravagant life style was soon curtailed" Expansive_bit   A bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes Expansivity   The fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure Expatiate   Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" Expatiation   A discussion (spoken or written) that enlarges on a topic or theme at length or in detail Expatriate   Voluntarily absent from home or country Expatriate   Move away from one''s native country and adopt a new residence abroad Expatriate   Expel from a country; "The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government''s actions" Expatriation   Migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another) Expatriation   The act of expelling a person from their native land; "men in exile dream of hope"; "his deportation to a penal colony"; "the expatriation of wealthy farmers"; "the sentence was one of transportation for life" Expect   Be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child" Expect   Look forward to the birth of a child; "She is expecting in March" Expect   Consider reasonable or due; "I''m expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed" Expect   Regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow" Expect   Look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted" Expect   Consider obligatory; request and expect; "We require our secretary to be on time"; "Aren''t we asking too much of these children?"; "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons" Expectable   To be expected; "differences of opinion are quite expectable given the present information" Expectancy   Something expected (as on the basis of a norm); "each of them had their own anticipations"; "an indicator of expectancy in development" Expectancy   Pleasurable expectation Expectant   In an advanced stage of pregnancy; "was big with child"; "was great with child" Back to top Expectant   Marked by eager anticipation; "an expectant hush" Expectantly   In an expectant manner; "she looked at him expectantly" Expectation   Belief about (or mental picture of) the future Expectation   The sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values Expectation   The feeling that something is about to happen Expectation   Wishing with confidence of fulfillment Expected   Considered likely or probable to happen or arrive; "prepared for the expected attack" Expected   Expected to become or be; in prospect; "potential clients"; "expected income" Expected   Looked forward to as probable Expectedness   Ordinariness as a consequence of being expected and not surprising Expectedness   The state of being that is commonly observed Expected_value   The sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values Expectorant   A medicine promoting expectoration Expectorate   Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth Expectorate   Clear out the chest and lungs; "This drug expectorates quickly" Expectoration   The act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) Expectoration   The process of coughing up and spitting out Expectorator   A medicine promoting expectoration Expectorator   A person who spits (ejects saliva or phlegm from the mouth) Expedience   Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others Back to top Expedience   The quality of being suited to the end in view Expediency   The quality of being suited to the end in view Expedient   A means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one Expedient   Serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient" Expedient   Appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty" Expediently   In an expedient manner Expedite   Process fast and efficiently; "I will try to expedite the matter" Expedite   Speed up the progress of; facilitate; "This should expedite the process" Expedited   Having been hastened to completion Expedition   A journey organized for a particular purpose Expedition   A journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field" Expedition   A military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country Expedition   The property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch" Expedition   An organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose; "an expedition was sent to explore Mars" Expeditionary   (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad; "the French expeditionary force in Indochina" Expeditious   Characterized by speed and efficiency Expeditiously   In an efficient manner; "he functions efficiently" Expeditiousness   The property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch" Expel   Eliminate (substances) from the body Expel   Cause to flee; "rout out the fighters from their caves" Back to top Expel   Put out or expel from a place; "The child was expelled from the classroom" Expel   Remove from a position or office; "The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds" Expel   Force to leave or move out; "He was expelled from his native country" Expelling   Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus" Expend   Use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions" Expend   Pay out; "spend money" Expendable   (used of funds) remaining after taxes; "spendable income" Expendable   Suitable to be expended Expended   Having all been spent; "the money is all gone" Expender   Someone who spends money to purchase goods or services Expending   The act of spending money for goods or services Expenditure   The act of consuming something Expenditure   The act of spending money for goods or services Expenditure   Money paid out Expense   A detriment or sacrifice; "at the expense of" Expense   Amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) Expense   Money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer; "he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting" Expense_account   An account to which salespersons or executives can charge travel and entertainment expenses Expense_record   A written record of money spent Expensive   High in price or charging high prices; "expensive clothes"; "an expensive shop" Back to top Expensively   In an expensive manner; "an expensively dressed little man turned a corner and approached her" Expensiveness   The quality of being high-priced Experience   The accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; "a man of experience"; "experience is the best teacher" Experience   The content of direct observation or participation in an event; "he had a religious experience"; "he recalled the experience vividly" Experience   An event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention" Experience   Undergo; "The stocks had a fast run-up" Experience   Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations; "I know the feeling!"; "have you ever known hunger?"; "I have lived a kind of hell when I was a drug addict"; "The holocaust survivors have lived a nightmare"; "I lived through two d Experience   Undergo an emotional sensation; "She felt resentful"; "He felt regret" Experience   Of mental or physical states or experiences; "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "undergo a strange sensation"; "The chemical undergoes a sudden change"; "The fluid undergoes shear"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling" Experience   Go or live through; "We had many trials to go through"; "he saw action in Viet Nam" Experienced   Having become knowledgeable or skillful from observation or participation Experiential   Derived from experience or the experience of existence; "the rich experiential content of the teachings of the older philosophers"- Benjamin Farrington; "formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters"- John Dewey Experiential   Relating to or resulting from experience; "a personal, experiental reality" Experiment   The act of conducting a controlled test or investigation Experiment   A venture at something new or different; "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard" Experiment   The testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories" Experiment   To conduct a test or investigation; "We are experimenting with the new drug in order to fight this disease" Experiment   Try something new, as in order to gain experience; "Students experiment sexually"; "The composer experimented with a new style" Experimental   Relying on observation or experiment; "experimental results that supported the hypothesis" Experimental   Of the nature of or undergoing an experiment; "an experimental drug"; "a pilot project"; "a test run"; "a trial separation" Back to top Experimental   Relating to or based on experiment; "experimental physics" Experimentalism   An empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles Experimentalism   An orientation that favors experimentation and innovation; "the children of psycholoigsts are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism" Experimentally   In an experimental fashion; "this can be experimentally determined" Experimental_condition   The procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable''s effect by comparison with a control condition Experimental_extinction   A conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus Experimental_method   The use of controlled observations and measurements to test hypotheses Experimental_procedure   The specific techniques used in conducting a particular experiment Experimental_psychology   The branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues Experimental_variable   (statistics) a variable whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables Experimentation   The act of conducting a controlled test or investigation Experimentation   The testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories" Experimenter   A research worker who conducts experiments Experimenter   A person who enjoys testing innovative ideas; "she was an experimenter in new forms of poetry" Experimenter_bias   (psychology) bias introduced by an experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to the participants in the experiment Expert   A person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully Expert   Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved b Expertise   Skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge Expertly   In an expert manner; "he repaired the TV set expertly" Expertness   Skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge Back to top Expert_witness   A witness who has knowledge not normally possessed by the average person concerning the topic that he is to testify about Expiable   Capable of being atoned for Expiate   Make amends for; "expiate one''s sins" Expiation   The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) Expiation   Compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store" Expiative   Having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation; "expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice" Expiatory   Having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation; "expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice" Expiration   The act of expelling air from the lungs Expiration   Euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing" Expiration   A coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry of his driver''s license" Expiratory   Of or relating to the breathing out phase of respiration Expire   Expel air; "Exhale when you lift the weight" Expire   Pass from physical life and lose all all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "They children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully" Expire   Lose validity; "My passports expired last month" Expired   Having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time; "an expired passport"; "caught driving with an expired license" Expiry   A coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry of his driver''s license" Explain   Serve as a reason or cause or justification of; "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"; "Her recent divorce amy explain her reluctance to date again" Explain   Make palin and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students" Explain   Define; "The committe explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean" Explainable   Capable of being understood; "explainable phenomena" Back to top Explanandum   (logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained Explanans   (logic) statements that explain the explicandum; the explanatory premises Explanation   Thought that makes something comprehensible Explanation   A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account" Explanation   The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident" Explanatory   Serving or intended to explain or make clear; "explanatory notes"; "an explanatory paragraph" Expletive   Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" Expletive   A word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line Explicable   Capable of being explicated or accounted for; "explicable behavior" Explicandum   (logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained Explicate   Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses; "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis" Explicate   Make palin and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students" Explication   A detailed explanation of the meaning of something Explication   The act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc. Explication_de_texte   A method of literary criticism that analyzes details of a text in order to reveal its structure and meaning Explicit   Precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes" Explicit   In accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term Explicitly   In an explicit manner; "he stated expressly that the needed the money by tomorrow" Explicitly   In an explicit manner; "in his foreword Professor Clark puts it explicitly" Explicitness   Clarity as a consequence of being explicit Back to top Explicit_definition   A definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined Explode   Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner; "The population of India is exploding"; "The island''s rodent population irrupted" Explode   Burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded" Explode   Be unleashed; burst forth with violence or noise; "His anger exploded" Explode   Cause to explode; "We exploded the nuclear bomb" Explode   Show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete Explode   Show a violent emotional reaction; "The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary" Explode   Drive from the stage by noisy disapproval Explode   Cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/ Explode   Destroy by exploding; "The enemy exploded the bridge" Exploded   Showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another; "the manufacturer provided an exploded view of the apparatus" Exploded   Blown apart with great violence; "fragments of the exploded tank were scattered in all directions" Explode_a_bombshell   Utter or do something surprising; "Father exploded a bombshell when he forbade us to go to the prom" Exploding   (of munitions) going off; "bursting bombs"; "an exploding nuclear device"; "a spectacular display of detonating anti-tank mines" Exploding   Increasing suddenly and with uncontrolled rapidity; "the world''s exploding population" Exploding_cucumber   Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched Exploit   A notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort" Exploit   Use or manipulate to one''s advantage; "He exploit the new taxation system"; "She knows how to work the system"; "he works his parents for sympathy" Exploit   Draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" Exploit   Work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students" Back to top Exploitation   An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization" Exploitation   The act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful; "the development of Alaskan resources"; "the exploitation of copper deposits" Exploitative   Tending to exploit or make use of Exploitatory   Tending to exploit or make use of Exploited   Developed or used to greatest advantage Exploited   Of persons; taken advantage of; "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used" Exploiter   A person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically Exploitive   Tending to exploit or make use of Exploration   To travel for the purpose of discovery Exploration   A careful systematic search Exploration   A systematic consideration; "he called for a careful exploration of the consequences" Explorative   Serving in or intended for exploration or discovery; "an exploratory operation"; "exploratory reconnaisance"; "digging an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico"; "exploratory talks between diplomats" Exploratory   Serving in or intended for exploration or discovery; "an exploratory operation"; "exploratory reconnaisance"; "digging an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico"; "exploratory talks between diplomats" Exploratory_survey   Exploring in order to gain information; "scouting in enemy territory is very dangerous" Explore   Examine (organs etc.) for diagnostic purposes Explore   Examine minutely Explore   Inquire into Explore   Travel to or penetrate into; "explore unknown territory in biology" Explorer   Someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose) Explorer's_gentian   Tufted sometimes sprawling perennial with blue flowers spotted with green; western North America Back to top Explosion   The act of exploding or bursting something; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft" Explosion   A golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball Explosion   A sudden outburst; "an explosion of laughter"; "an explosion of rage" Explosion   The terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant Explosion   A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction Explosion   The noise caused by an explosion; "the explosion was heard a mile away" Explosion   A sudden great increase; "the population explosion"; "the information explosion" Explosive   A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck Explosive   Tending or serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper" Explosive   Sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh" Explosive   Liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation" Explosively   Suddenly and rapidly; "the population in Central America is growing explosively" Explosively   In an explosive manner; "the political situation in Kashmir and Jammu is explosively unstable" Explosive_charge   A quantity of explosive to be set off at one time; "this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains" Explosive_compound   A compound that is explosive Explosive_detection_system   A rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers'' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports Explosive_device   Device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy Explosive_mixture   A mixture that is explosive Explosive_trace_detection   A system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives Explosive_unit   Any unit for measuring the force of explosions Back to top Expo   A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display Exponent   A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself Exponent   Someone who expounds and interprets or explains Exponent   A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea Exponential   A function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent Exponential   Of or involving exponents; "exponential growth" Exponentially   In an exponential manner; "inflation is growing exponentially" Exponential_curve   A graph of an exponential function Exponential_decay   A decrease that follows an exponential function Exponential_equation   An equation involving exponential functions of a variable Exponential_expression   A mathematical expression consisting of the constant e raised to some power Exponential_function   A function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent Exponential_return   A decrease that follows an exponential function Exponential_series   A series derived from the expansion of an exponential expression Exponentiation   The process of raising a quantity to some assigned power Export   Commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country Export   Cause to spread in another part of the world; "The Russians exported Marxism to Africa" Export   Sell or transfer abroad; "we export less than we import and have a negative trade balance" Exportable   Suitable for export; "exportable cultural schievements" Exportation   The commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country Back to top Exportation   Commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country Exporter   A businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale) Exporting   The commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country Export_credit   A credit opened by an importer with a bank in an exporter''s country to finance an export operation Export_duty   A duty imposed on exports Expose   The exposure of an impostor or a fraud; "he published an expose of the graft and corruption in city government" Expose   Abandon by leaving out in the open air; "The infant was exposed by the teenage mother"; "After Christmas, many pets get abandoned" Expose   Expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; "The physicist debunked the psychic''s claims" Expose   Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; "The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold"; "The actress won''t reveal how old she is"; "bring Expose   Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position Expose   Remove all or part of one''s clothes to show one''s body; "uncover your belly"; "The man exposed himself in the subway" Expose   Expose or make accessible to some action or influence; "Expose your students to art"; "expose the blanket to sunshine" Expose   Expose to light, of photographic film Expose   Disclose to view as by removing a cover; "The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set" Expose   To show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya''s works this month"; "Why don''t you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship" Exposed   Not covered with clothing; "her exposed breast" Exposed   With no protection or shield; "the exposed northeast frontier"; "open to the weather"; "an open wound" Exposit   Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" Exposit   State; "set forth one''s reasons" Exposition   An account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse; "we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background" Back to top Exposition   A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic Exposition   A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display Expositive   Serving to expound or set fourth; "clean expository writing" Expository   Serving to expound or set fourth; "clean expository writing" Expostulate   Reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion Expostulation   An exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof Expostulation   The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest Exposure   The act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography" Exposure   Abandoning without shelter or protection (as by leaving as infant out in the open) Exposure   Presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking" Exposure   The act of exposing film to light Exposure   A picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material Exposure   Vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure"; Exposure   Aspect re light or wind; "the studio had a northern exposure" Exposure   The disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans" Exposure   The intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure" Exposure   The state of being vulnerable or exposed; "his vulnerability to litigation"; "his exposure to ridicule" Exposure_meter   Photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light Exposure_therapy   A form of behavior therapy in which a survivor confronts feelings or phobias or anxieties about a traumatic event and relives it in the therapy situation Expound   Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" Back to top Expound   State; "set forth one''s reasons" Expounding   A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic Express   Rapid transport of goods Express   Public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York" Express   Mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system Express   Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse" Express   Give expression to; "She showed her disappointment" Express   Send my rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida" Express   Serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot af anger" Express   Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?" Express   Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it" Express   Manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait" Express   Not tacit or implied; "her express wish" Express   Without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment" Express   By express; "please send the letter express" Express-mail   Send by express mail or courier such as Federal Express; "Express-mail the documents immediately" Expressage   Rapid transport of goods Expressed   Precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes" Expressed   Communicated in words; "frequently uttered sentiments" Expressed_almond_oil   Pale yellow fatty oil expressed from sweet or bitter almonds Back to top Expressible   Capable of being expressed; "an expressible emotion" Expression   The act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing; "the expression of milk from her breast" Expression   The expression on a person''s face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face" Expression   A group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; "I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner" Expression   A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement Expression   Expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart''s condition" Expression   The style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared" Expression   The communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; "expressions of good will"; "he helped me find expression for my ideas" Expression   A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression" Expression   (genetics) the process of expressing a gene Expressionism   An art movement early in the 20th century; the artist''s subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality Expressionist   An artist who is an adherent of expressionism Expressionist   Of or relating to expressionism; "expressionist art" Expressionistic   Of or relating to expressionism; "expressionist art" Expressionless   Deliberately impassive in manner; "deadpan humor"; "his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read" Expressive   Characterized by expression; "a very expressive face" Expressively   With expression; in an expressive manner; "she gave the order to the waiter, using her hands very expressively" Expressiveness   The quality of being expressive Expressive_aphasia   Aphasia in which expression by speech or writing is severely impaired Expressive_style   A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period; "all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper" Back to top Expressly   For the express purpose; "she needs the money expressly for her patients" Expressly   In an explicit manner; "he stated expressly that the needed the money by tomorrow" Expressway   A broad highway designed for high-speed traffic Express_emotion   Give verbal or other expression to one''s feelings Express_feelings   Give verbal or other expression to one''s feelings Express_joy   Produce laughter Express_luxury_liner   A liner equipped for sumptuous living Express_mail   Mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system Express_mirth   Produce laughter Express_trust   A trust created by the free and deliberate act of the parties involved (usually on the basis of written documentation) Expropriate   Deprive of possessions; "The Communist government expropriated the landowners" Expropriated   Taken out of the possession of another and transferred to your own use often without permission; "the expropriated land was developed into a public playground" Expropriation   Taking out of an owner''s hands (especially taking property by public authority) Expugnable   Susceptible to being stormed Expulsion   The act of expelling or projecting or ejecting Expulsion   The act of forcing out someone or something; "the ejection of troublemakers by the police"; "the child''s expulsion from school" Expulsion   Squeezing out by applying pressure; "an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube"; "the expulsion of pus from the pimple" Expunction   Deletion by an act of expunging or erasing Expunge   Remove by erasing or crossing out; "Please strike this remark from the record" Expunging   Deletion by an act of expunging or erasing Back to top Expurgate   Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate; "bowdlerize a novel" Expurgated   Having material deleted; "at that time even Shakespeare was considered dangerous except in the expurgated versions" Expurgation   The deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work Exquisite   Of extreme beauty; "her exquisite face" Exquisite   Of delicate composition and artistry; "a dainty teacup"; "an exquisite cameo" Exquisite   Lavishly elegant and refined Exquisite   Intense or sharp; "suffered exquisite pain"; "felt exquisite pleasure" Exquisitely   In a delicate manner; "finely shaped features"; "her fine drawn body" Exquisiteness   Extreme beauty of a delicate sort Exsanguine   Destitute of blood or apparently so; "the bloodless carcass of my Hector sold"- John Dryden Exsanguinous   Destitute of blood or apparently so; "the bloodless carcass of my Hector sold"- John Dryden Exsert   Thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting" Extant   Still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost; "extant manuscripts"; "specimens of graphic art found among extant barbaric folk"- Edward Clodd Extemporaneous   With little or no preparation or forethought; "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"; "an extemporaneous piano recital"; "an extemporary lecture"; "an extempore skit"; "an impromptu speech"; "offhand excuses"; "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring Extemporaneously   Without prior preparation; "he spoke extemporaneously" Extemporarily   Without prior preparation; "he spoke extemporaneously" Extemporary   With little or no preparation or forethought; "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"; "an extemporaneous piano recital"; "an extemporary lecture"; "an extempore skit"; "an impromptu speech"; "offhand excuses"; "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring Extempore   With little or no preparation or forethought; "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"; "an extemporaneous piano recital"; "an extemporary lecture"; "an extempore skit"; "an impromptu speech"; "offhand excuses"; "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring Extempore   Without prior preparation; "he spoke extemporaneously" Extemporisation   A performance given extempore without planning or preparation Back to top Extemporise   Perform without preparation; "he extemporized a speech at the wedding" Extemporization   A performance given extempore without planning or preparation Extemporize   Perform without preparation; "he extemporized a speech at the wedding" Extemporize   Manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand; "after the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks" Extend   Extend one''s limbs or muscles, or the entire body; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head" Extend   Thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting" Extend   Increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance; "stretch the soup by adding some more cream"; "extend the casserole with a little rice" Extend   Continue or extend; "The civil war carried into the neighboring province"; "The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces" Extend   Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight" Extend   Prolong the time allowed for payment of; "extend the loan" Extend   Extend in scope or range or area; "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard" Extend   Expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent" Extend   Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity; "He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro"; "Don''t strain your mind too much" Extend   Open or straighten out; unbend; "Can we extend the legs of this dining table?" Extend   Cause to move at full gallop; "Did you gallop the horse just now?" Extend   Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna" Extend   Offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy" Extend   Make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages" Extend   Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point; "Service runs all the way to Cranbury"; "His knowledge doesn''t go very far"; "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"; "The facts ex Extend   Span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres" Back to top Extend   Reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk" Extendable   Capable of being lengthened Extended   Great in range or scope; "an extended vocabulary"; "surgeons with extended experience"; "extensive examples of picture writing"; "suffered extensive damage"; "a wide selection" Extended   Large in spatial extent or range; "an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England"; "extended farm lands" Extended   Beyond the literal or primary sense; "`hot off the press'' shows an extended sense of `hot''" Extended   Fully extended or stretched forth; "an extended telescope"; "his extended legs reached almost across the small room"; "refused to accept the extended hand" Extended   Drawn out or made longer spatially; "Picasso''s elongated Don Quixote"; "lengthened skirts are fashionable this year"; "the extended airport runways can accommodate larger planes"; "a prolonged black line across the page" Extended   Relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"; "a prolonged and bitter struggle"; "protracted negotiations" Extended_care_facility   A medical institution that provides prolonged care (as in cases of prolonged illness or rehabilitation from acute illness) Extended_family   A family consisting of the nuclear family and their blood relatives Extended_order   A military formation for skirmishing; as widely separated as the tactical situation permits Extended_time_scale   (simulation) the time scale used in data processing when the time-scale factor is greater than one Extendible   Capable of being lengthened Extend_oneself   Strain to the utmost Extend_to   To extend as far as; "The sunlight reached the wall"; "Can he reach?" "The chair must not touch the wall" Extensible   Capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out; "an extensile tongue"; "an extensible measuring rule" Extensile   Capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out; "an extensile tongue"; "an extensible measuring rule" Extension   Act of expanding in scope; making more widely available; "extension of the program to all in need" Extension   Act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb Extension   An educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who not enrolled as regular students Back to top Extension   An addition that extends a main building Extension   An addition to the length of something Extension   An additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line Extension   Amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet" Extension   The ability to raise the working leg high in the air; "the dancer was praised for her uncanny extension"; "good extension comes from a combination of training and native ability" Extension   The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; "the extension of `satellite of Mars'' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos" Extension   The spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions Extension   A string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one to three letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename; "most applications provide extensions for the files they create"; "most BASIC files use the filename extension .BAS" Extension   A mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt; "they applied for an extension of the loan" Extensional   Used of the class of entities to which a given word correctly applies Extension_agent   An advisor employed by the government to assist people in rural areas with methods of farming and home economics Extension_cord   An electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord Extension_course   A course offered as part of an extension service Extension_ladder   A ladder whose length can be extended Extension_phone   An additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line Extension_service   An educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who not enrolled as regular students Extensive   Large in number or quantity (especially of discourse); "she took copious notes"; "extensive press coverage"; "a subject of voluminous legislation" Extensive   Having broad range or effect; "had extensive press coverage"; "far-reaching changes in the social structure"; "sweeping reforms" Extensive   Great in range or scope; "an extended vocabulary"; "surgeons with extended experience"; "extensive examples of picture writing"; "suffered extensive damage"; "a wide selection" Extensive   Large in spatial extent or range; "an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England"; "extended farm lands" Back to top Extensive   Of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor; "producing wheat under extensive conditions"; "agriculture of the extensive type" Extensively   To a great extent Extensively   In a widespread way; "oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest" Extensor   A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part Extensor_muscle   A skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part Extent   The distance or area or volume over which something extends; "the vast extent of the desert"; "an orchard of considerable extent" Extent   The point or degree to which something extends; "the extent of the damage"; "the full extent of the law"; "to a certain extent she was right" Extenuate   Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime" Extenuating   Partially excusing or justifying; "extenuating circumstances" Extenuation   To act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious Extenuation   A partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances Exterior   The outer side or surface of something Exterior   The region that is outside of something Exterior   Situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building; "an exterior scene"; "exterior grade plywood"; "exterior paints" Exteriorisation   Embodying in an outward form Exteriorise   Make external or objective, or give reality to; "language externalizes our thoughts" Exteriorization   Embodying in an outward form Exteriorize   Make external or objective, or give reality to; "language externalizes our thoughts" Exteriorize   Bring outside the body for surgery, of organs Exterior_angle   The supplement of an interior angle of a polygon Back to top Exterior_door   A doorway that allows entrance to or exit from a building Exterminable   Capable of being totally destroyed or wiped out Exterminate   Kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many; "Hitler wanted to exterminate the Jews, Gypsies, Communists, and homosexuals of Europe" Exterminate   Destroy completely, as if down to the roots; "the vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted" Exterminated   Destroyed completely Extermination   The act of exterminating Extermination   Complete annihilation; "they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs" Exterminator   Someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) Extern   A nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there External   Outward features; "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion" External   Happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface; "the external auditory canal"; "external pressures" External   Purely outward or superficial; "external composure"; "an external concern for reputation"- A.R.Gurney,Jr. External   From or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help" External   Coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups" External-combustion_engine   A heat engine in which ignition occurs outside the chamber (cylinder or turbine) in which heat is converted to mechanical energy Externalisation   Embodying in an outward form Externalisation   Attributing to outside causes Externalise   Make external or objective, or give reality to; "language externalizes our thoughts" Externalise   Regard as objective Externality   The quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior; "the outwardness of the world" Back to top Externalization   Embodying in an outward form Externalization   Attributing to outside causes Externalize   Make external or objective, or give reality to; "language externalizes our thoughts" Externalize   Regard as objective Externally   With respect to the outside; "outwardly, the figure is smooth" Externally   On or from the outside; "the candidate needs to be externally evaluated" External_angle   The supplement of an interior angle of a polygon External_auditory_canal   Either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane External_body_part   Any body part visible externally External_carotid   The branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head External_carotid_artery   The branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head External_drive   A drive with its own power supply and fan mounted outside the computer system enclosure and connected to the computer by a cable External_ear   The part of the ear visible externally External_gill   Occurs in some mollusks and in tadpoles and other immature amphibians External_iliac_artery   The outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery External_iliac_vein   A continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein External_jugular_vein   Formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein External_maxillary_artery   An artery that originates in the external carotid and gives off branches that supply the neck and face External_nasal_vein   One of the veins that drain the external nose and empty into the angular or facial vein External_oblique_muscle   A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso Back to top External_organ   An organ that is situated on or near the surface of the body External_orifice   The orifice through which urine is discharged External_respiration   The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation External_storage   A data storage device that is not the main memory of a computer Exteroception   Sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body Exteroceptive   Of or relating to exteroception Exteroceptor   Any receptor that responds to stimuli outside the body Exterritorial   Outside territorial limits or jurisdiction; "fishing in extraterritorial waters"; "enjoying exterritorial privileges and rights" Extinct   Of e.g. volcanos; permanently inactive; "an extinct volcano" Extinct   Of a fire; being out or having grown cold; "threw his extinct cigarette into the stream"; "the fire is out" Extinct   No longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives; "an extinct species of fish"; "an extinct royal family"; "extinct laws and customs" Extinction   The act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights" Extinction   A conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus Extinction   Complete annihilation; "they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs" Extinction   The reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation Extinction   No longer in existence; "the extinction of a species" Extinction   No longer active; extinguished; "the extinction of the volcano" Extinction_angle   The angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light Extinguish   Kill in large numbers; "the plague wiped out an entire population" Extinguish   Put an end to; kill; "The Nazis snuffed out the life of many Jewish children" Back to top Extinguish   Extinguish by crushing; "stub out your cigar" Extinguish   Put out, as of fires, flames, or lights; "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"; "quench the flames"; "snuff out the candles" Extinguishable   Capable of being extinguished or killed; "an extinguishable fire"; "hope too is extinguishable" Extinguished   Of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement Extinguisher   A manually operated device for extinguishing small fires Extinguishing   The act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights" Extirpable   Capable of being totally destroyed or wiped out Extirpate   Surgically remove (an organ) Extirpate   Pull up by or as if by the roots; "uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden" Extirpate   Destroy completely, as if down to the roots; "the vestiges of political democracy were soon uprooted" Extirpation   The act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence Extirpation   Surgical removal of a body part or tissue Extol   Praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one''s children"; "glorify one''s spouse''s cooking" Extoller   Someone who communicates high praise Extort   Get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner Extort   Obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him" Extort   Obtain through intimidation Extortion   The felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) Extortion   Unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty" Extortion   An exorbitant charge Back to top Extortionate   Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usorious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending" Extortionately   To an exorbitant degree; "prices are exorbitantly high in the capital" Extortioner   A criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them Extortionist   A criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them Extra   Something additional of the same kind; "he always carried extras in case of an emergency" Extra   An additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) Extra   A minor actor in crowd scenes Extra   Further or added; "called for additional troops"; "need extra help"; "an extra pair of shoes"; "I have no other shoes"; "there are other possibilities" Extra   More than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare Extra   Added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game" Extra   Unusually or exceptionally; "an extra fast car" Extracellular   Located or occurring outside a cell or cells; "extracellular fluid" Extracellular_fluid   Liquid containing proteins and electrolytes including the liquid in blood plasma and interstitial fluid; "the body normally has about 15 quarts of extracellular fluid" Extract   A passage selected from a larger work; "he presented excerpts from William James'' philosophical writings" Extract   A solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) Extract   Extract by the process of distillation; "distill the essence of this compound" Extract   Calculate the root of a number Extract   Take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy Extract   Draw or pull out, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense; "pull weeds"; "extract a bad tooth"; "take out a splinter"; "extract information from the telegram" Extract   Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it" Back to top Extract   Separate (a metal) from an ore Extract   Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant" Extract   Get despite difficulties or obstacles; "I extracted a promise from the Dean for two ne positions" Extractable   Capable of being extracted Extractible   Capable of being extracted Extraction   The act of pulling out (as a tooth); "the dentist gave her a local anesthetic prior to the extraction" Extraction   Properties attributable to your ancestry; "he comes from good origins" Extraction   The process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means Extractor   A mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector Extractor   An apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension Extractor   An instrument for extracting tight-fitting components Extracurricular   Characterized by adultery; "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs"; "the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband" Extracurricular   Outside the regular duties of your job or profession Extracurricular   Outside the regular academic curriculum; "sports and drama are popular extracurricular activities" Extracurricular_activity   Educational activities not falling within the scope of the regular curriculum Extradite   Hand over to the authorities of another country; "They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there" Extradition   The surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty) Extrados   The exterior curve of an arch Extradural   On or outside the dura mater Extragalactic   Outside or beyond a galaxy; "extragalactic nebula" Back to top Extragalactic_nebula   (astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust; "`extragalactic nebula'' is a former name for `galaxy''" Extrajudicial   Beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted; "an extrajudicial penalty" Extralegal   Not regulated or sanctioned by law; "there were only extralegal recourses for their grievances" Extralinguistic   Not included within the realm of language Extramarital   Characterized by adultery; "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs"; "the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband" Extramarital_sex   Sexual intercourse between individuals who are not married to one another Extramural   Carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community; "extramural sports" Extraneous   Coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups" Extraneous   Not essential; "the ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play" Extraneous   Not pertinent to the matter under consideration; "an issue extraneous to the debate"; "the price was immaterial"; "mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point" Extraneous   Not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source; "water free of extraneous matter"; "foreign particles in milk" Extraneousness   Unrelatedness by virtue of falling outside the matter at hand Extraordinarily   Extremely; "she was inordinately smart"; "it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate" Extraordinariness   The quality of being extraordinary and not commonly encountered Extraordinary   Far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for approval"; "it was an over-the-top experience" Extraordinary   Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordina Extraordinary(p)   (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials; "an ambassador extraordinary" Extrapolate   Gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating Extrapolate   Estimate the value of Extrapolate   Draw from specific cases for more general cases Back to top Extrapolated   That are estimated; "the extrapolated values" Extrapolation   An inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations Extrapolation   (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values Extrasensory   Seemingly outside normal sensory channels Extrasensory_perception   Apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses Extrasystole   A premature systole resulting in a momentary cardiac arrhythmia Extrasystolic   Of or relating to or happening during an extrasystole Extraterrestrial   A form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere Extraterrestrial   Originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere; "is there extraterrestrial life?" Extraterrestrial_being   A form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere Extraterrestrial_object   A natural object existing outside the earth and outside the earth''s atmosphere Extraterritorial   Outside territorial limits or jurisdiction; "fishing in extraterritorial waters"; "enjoying exterritorial privileges and rights" Extrauterine_gestation   Pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus Extrauterine_pregnancy   Pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus Extravagance   Excessive spending Extravagance   The trait of spending extravagantly Extravagance   The quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth; "we were surprised by the extravagance of his description" Extravagancy   The quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth; "we were surprised by the extravagance of his description" Extravagant   Unrestrained in especially feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed" Extravagant   Recklessly wasteful; "prodigal in their expenditures" Back to top Extravagantly   In a rich and lavish manner; "lavishly decorated" Extravagantly   In an abundant manner; "they were abundantly supplied with food"; "he thanked her profusely" Extravagantly   In a wasteful manner; "the United States, up to the 1920s, used fuel lavishly, mainly because it was so cheap" Extravaganza   Any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment Extravasate   Geology: cause molten material, such as lava, to pour forth Extravasate   Become active and spew forth lava and rocks; "Vesuvius erupts once in a while" Extravasate   Force out or cause to escape from a proper vessel or channel Extravasation   The process of exuding or passing out of a vessel into surrounding tissues; said or blood or lymph or urine Extravasation   (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) Extravasation   An extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation Extraversion   (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self Extraversive   Directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality Extravert   (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings Extravert   Characterized by extroversion Extraverted   Characterized by extroversion Extravertive   Characterized by extroversion Extra_dividend   A dividend paid in addition to the regular dividend Extra_innings   Overtime play until one team is ahead at the end of an inning; e.g. baseball Extra_large   A garment size for a very large person Extra_point   A score in American football made on a try for points after a touchdown Back to top Extra_time   Playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie Extreme   The furthest or highest degree of something; "he carried it to extremes" Extreme   The point located farthest from the middle of something Extreme   Most distant in any direction; "the extreme edge of town" Extreme   Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity; "extreme cold"; "extreme caution"; "extreme pleasure"; "utmost contempt"; "to the utmost degree"; "in the uttermost distress" Extreme   Far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree; "an extreme example"; "extreme temperatures"; "extreme danger" Extreme   Beyond a norm in views or actions; "an extreme conservative"; "an extreme liberal"; "extreme views on integration"; "extreme opinions" Extremely   To an extreme degree; "extremely cold"; "extremely unpleasant" Extremely   To a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect; "highly successful"; "He spoke highly of her"; "does not think highly of his writing"; "extremely interesting" Extremely   To an extreme degree or extent; "his eyesight was exceedingly defective" Extremely   To an extreme degree; "the house was super clean for Mother''s visit" Extremely_high_frequency   30 to 300 gigahertz Extremely_low_frequency   Below 3 kilohertz Extreme_point   The point located farthest from the middle of something Extreme_right-winger   An extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism Extreme_unction   A Catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation Extremism   Any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies Extremist   A person who holds extreme views Extremist   (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education"; "an ultra conservative" Extremity   An external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm" Back to top Extremity   That part of a limb that is farthest from the torso Extremity   The outermost or farthest region or point Extremity   The greatest or utmost degree; "the extremity of despair" Extremity   An extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) Extremum   The point located farthest from the middle of something Extremum   The most extreme possible amount or value; "voltage peak" Extricable   Capable of being extricated Extricate   Release from entanglement of difficulty; "I cannot extricate myself from this task" Extricated   Having become freed from entanglement; disengaged Extrication   The act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition Extrinsic   Not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside; "extrinsic evidence"; "an extrinsic feature of the new building"; "that style is something extrinsic to the subject"; "looking for extrinsic aid" Extrinsic_fraud   Fraud that prevents a party from knowing their rights or from having a fair opportunity of presenting them at trial Extropic   Of or relating to extropy Extropy   The pseudoscientific prediction that human intelligence and technology will enable life to expand in an orderly way throughout the entire universe Extrospective   Not introspective; examining what is outside yourself Extroversion   (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self Extroversive   Directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality Extrovert   (psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings Extrovert   Characterized by extroversion Extroverted   Not introspective; examining what is outside yourself Back to top Extroverted   Characterized by extroversion Extroverted   At ease in talking to others Extrovertish   Somewhat extroverted Extrovertive   Characterized by extroversion Extrude   Form or shape by forcing through an opening; "extrude steel" Extrusion   Squeezing out by applying pressure; "an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube"; "the expulsion of pus from the pimple" Extrusion   Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from a form Extrusive   Of rock material; forced out while molten through cracks in the earth''s surface Exuberance   Overflowing with enthusiasm Exuberance   Joyful enthusiasm Exuberant   Produced or growing in extreme abundance; "their riotous blooming" Exuberant   Unrestrained in especially feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed" Exuberant   Joyously unrestrained Exuberantly   In an ebullient manner; "Khrushchev ebulliently promised to supply rockets for the protection of Cuba against American aggression" Exuberantly   In an exuberant manner; "the exuberantly baroque decoration of the church" Exudate   A substance that oozes out from animal or plant pores Exudate   Release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities; "exude sweat through the pores" Exudation   The process of exuding; the slow escape of liquids from blood vessels through pores or breaks in the cell membranes Exudation   A substance that oozes out from animal or plant pores Exude   Release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities; "exude sweat through the pores" Back to top Exude   Make apparent by one''s mood or behaviour; "She exude great confidence" Exult   To express great joy; "Who cannot exult in Spring?" Exult   Feel extreme happiness or elation Exultant   Joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; "rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day"; "a triumphal success"; "a triumphant shout" Exultantly   In an exultant manner; "it was exultingly easy" Exultation   The utterance of sounds expressing great joy Exultation   A feeling of extreme joy Exulting   Joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; "rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day"; "a triumphal success"; "a triumphant shout" Exultingly   In an exultant manner; "it was exultingly easy" Exurbia   A residential area outside of a city and beyond suburbia Exuviae   Cast-off skins or coverings of various organisms during ecdysis Exuvial   Of or relating to the cast-off skins or cuticles of various animals Exuviate   Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "out dog sheds every Spring" Exwife   A woman who was formerly a particular man''s wife; "all his exes live in Texas" Ex_gratia   As a favor; not compelled by legal right; "ex gratia payments made to nonstriking workers" Ex_libris   A label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted Ex_officio   By virtue of an office or position; "the head of the department serves as an ex officio member of the board" Ex_officio   By virtue of position; "the president sat on the committee ex officio" Ex_post_facto   Affecting things past; "retroactive tax increase"; "an ex-post-facto law"; "retro pay" Ex_tempore   Without preparation; "I don''t know the figures off-hand" Back to top Ex_vivo   In an artificial environment outside the living organism; "in vitro fertilization" Ex_vivo   In an artificial environment outside the living organism; "an egg fertilized in vitro" Eyas   An unfledged or nestling hawk Eyck   Flemish painter who was a founder of the Flemish school of painting and who pioneered modern techniques of oil painting (1390-1441) Eye   A small hole or loop (as in a needle); "the thread wouldn''t go through the eye" Eye   The organ of sight Eye   Good discernment (either with the eyes or as if with the eyes); "she has an eye for fresh talent"; "he has an artist''s eye" Eye   Attention to what is seen; "he tried to catch her eye" Eye   An area that is approximately central within some larger region; "it is in the center of town"; "they ran forward into the heart of the struggle"; "they were in the eye of the storm" Eye   Look at Eye-beaming   A radiant glance of the eye; "he pretended profundity by eye-beamings at people" Eye-catcher   A striking person or thing that attracts attention Eye-catching   Seizing the attention; "eye-catching posters" Eye-deceiving   Creating the illusion of seeing reality; "the visual deception of trompe-l''oeil art" Eye-drop   A drop from an eye dropper Eye-lotion   Lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes Eye-popping   Amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning; "the skater''s dazzling virtuosic leaps"; "these great best canvases still look as astonishing and as invitingly new as they did...when...his fulgurant popularity was in full growth"- Janet Fl Eyeball   The ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye Eyeball   Look at Eyebath   A small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball; "an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain" Back to top Eyebrow   The arch of hair above each eye Eyebrow_pencil   Makeup provided by a cosmetic pencil that is used to darken the eyebrows Eyecup   (embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina Eyecup   A small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball; "an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain" Eyed   Having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination; "a peacock''s eyed feathers"; "red-eyed" Eyedness   The property of favoring one eye over the other (as in taking aim) Eyedrop   A drop from an eye dropper Eyeful   A full view; a good look; "they wanted to see violence and they got an eyeful" Eyeful   A strikingly beautiful woman; "she was a statuesque redheaded eyeful" Eyeglass   Lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles Eyeglasses   Optical instrument consisting of a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision Eyeglass_wearer   A person who wears spectacles in order to see better Eyeish   A member of the Caddo people of northeastern Texas Eyelash   Any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids Eyeless   Lacking eyes or eyelike features; "eyeless fish that evolved in dark caves"; "an eyeless needle" Eyeless   Lacking sight; "blind as an eyeless beggar" Eyelessness   Blindness due to loss of the eyes Eyelet   Fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines Eyelet   A small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord Eyelid   Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer" Back to top Eyelike   Suggesting an eye or eyes; "eyelike markings on a butterfly''s wings"; "the eyelike gleam of two distant windows in the dark" Eyeliner   Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes Eyepatch   A protective cloth covering for an injured eye Eyepiece   Combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments Eyes   Opinion or judgment; "in the eyes of the law"; "I was wrong in her eyes" Eyes-only   Official classification for documents; meant to be seen by only the person to whom it is directed Eyeshade   A brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes; "he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead" Eyeshadow   Makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes Eyeshot   The range of the eye; "they were soon out of view" Eyesight   Normal use of the faculty of vision Eyesore   Something very ugly and offensive Eyespot   An eyelike marking (as on the wings of some butterflies); usually a spot of color inside a ring of another color Eyestrain   A tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem Eyetooth   One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars Eyewash   Lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes Eyewitness   A spectator who can describe what happened Eye_bank   A place for storing and preserving corneas that are obtained from human corpses immediately after death; used for corneal transplantation to patients with corneal defects Eye_blink   A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly Eye_candy   Visual images that are pleasing to see but are intellectually undemanding; "he wanted to put some eye candy on their web site" Eye_chart   A chart that is read from a fixed distance; used as a test of vision Back to top Eye_clinic   A clinic where specialist care for a patient''s eyes Eye_condition   The condition of the optical properties of the eye Eye_contact   Contact that occurs when two people look directly at each other; "a teacher should make eye contact with the students" Eye_contact   A meeting of the eyes between two people that expresses meaningful nonverbal communication; "it was a mere glance, but the eye contact was enough to tell her that he was desperate to leave" Eye_cup   A small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball; "an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain" Eye_dialect   The use of misspellings to identify a colloquial or uneducated speaker Eye_disease   Any disease of the eye Eye_doctor   A medical doctor specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye Eye_dropper   Pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time Eye_infection   An infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid Eye_mask   A mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes Eye_muscle   One of the small muscles of the eye that serve to rotate the eyeball Eye_of_Ra   A lion-headed Egyptian goddess; typifies life-destroying power of the sun Eye_opener   Something surprising and revealing Eye_opener   An alcoholic drink intended to wake one up early in the morning Eye_rhyme   An imperfect rhyme (e.g., `love'' and `move'') Eye_socket   The bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball Eye_tooth   One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars Eyra   Long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat Eyre   A shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent Back to top Eyre_Peninsula   A peninsula of southern Australia Eyrie   Any habitation at a high altitude Eyrie   The lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) Eyrir   100 aurar equal 1 krona Eyry   Any habitation at a high altitude Eyry   The lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) Eysenck   A British psychologist (born in Germany) noted for his theories of intelligence and personality and for his strong criticism of Freudian psychoanalysis Eysenck_Personality_Inventory   A self-report personality inventory based on Hans Eysenck''s factor analysis of personality which assumes three basic factors (the two most important being extraversion to introversion and neuroticism) Ezechiel   An Old Testament book containing Ezekiel''s prophecies of the downfall of Jerusalem and Judah and their subsequent restoration Ezechiel   A Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC Ezed   The 26th letter of the Roman alphabet; "the British call Z zed and the Scots call it ezed but Americans call it zee"; "he doesn''t know A from izzard" Ezekias   (Old Testament) king of Judah who abolished idolatry (715-687 BC) Ezekiel   An Old Testament book containing Ezekiel''s prophecies of the downfall of Jerusalem and Judah and their subsequent restoration Ezekiel   A Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC Ezo   The second largest of the four main islands of Japan; north of Honshu Ezo-yama-hagi   Asian shrub having conspicuous racemose rose-purple flowers widely used as an ornamental and in erosion control and as a source of wild-bird feed Ezra   An Old Testament book telling of a rabbi''s efforts in the 5th century BC to reconstitute Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity Ezra   A Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem Ezra_Cornell   United States businessman who unified the telegraph system in the United States and who in 1865 (with Andrew D. White) founded Cornell University (1807-1874) Ezra_Loomis_Pound   United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972) Back to top Ezra_Pound   United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972) E_layer   A region of the ionosphere (from 50 to 90 miles up) that reflects radio waves of medium length E_region   A region of the ionosphere (from 50 to 90 miles up) that reflects radio waves of medium length Back to top