each adv. to or from every one of two or more (considered individually); they received $10 each@adj. (used of count nouns) every one considered individually; each person is mortal
eager n. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)@adj. having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy; eager to learn; marked by active interest and enthusiasm
eagerly adv. with eagerness; in an eager manner; the news was eagerly awaited
eagerness n. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
eagle n. any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight; (in golf) a score of two strokes under par on a golf hole@v. shoot in two strokes under par, of a golf hole
eaglet n. a young eagle
eagre n. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
ear n. the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium; good hearing; he had a keen ear; the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear; attention to what is said; he tried to get her ear
earache n. an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
eardrop n. an earring with a pendant ornament
eardrum n. the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
eared adj. worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down; having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination
earflap n. one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
earful n. an outpouring of gossip; a severe scolding
earl n. a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
earlap n. one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
earldom n. the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess; the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess
earless adj. lacking external ears; earless seals
earlier adv. earlier in time; previously; he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier; comparatives of `soon' or `early'@adj. occurring earlier in time; on earlier occasions
earliest adj. (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early; Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera@adv. with the least delay
earliness n. quality of coming early or earlier in time
earlobe n. the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear
early adv. during an early stage; early on in her career; before the usual time or the time expected; she graduated early@adj. at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time; early morning
earlyish adj. being somewhat early; at an earlyish hour
earmark n. identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal; a distinctive characteristic or attribute@v. give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; I will earmark this money for your research
earmuff n. one of a pair of ear coverings connected by a flexible band and worn as protection against cold
earn v. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
earned adj. gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action; a well-earned reputation for honesty; merited through behavior; a well-earned rest
earner n. someone who earn wages in return for their labor
earnest adj. characterized by firm belief in the validity of your opinions; both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate; earnest@n. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
earnestly adv. in a serious manner; talking earnestly with his son
earnestness n. an earnest and sincere feeling; the trait of being serious
earnings n. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time; something that remunerates; they saved a quarter of all their earnings
earphone n. a device for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
earpiece n. a device for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
earreach n. the range within which a voice can be heard
earring n. jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
earshot n. the range within which a voice can be heard; the children were told to stay within earshot
earsplitting adj. loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
earth n. the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the surface of the land surface; they dug into the earth outside the church; the solid part of the earth's surface@v. hide in the earth, as of a hunted fox
earthball n. any of various fungi of the genus Scleroderma having hard-skinned subterranean trufflelike fruiting bodies
earthborn adj. of earthly origin (as mortals are); earthborn existence; springing from or born on the earth; earthborn beings; connected with earthly life; of earthly origin; earthborn cares and pleasures
earthbound adj. confined to the earth; lacking wit or imagination
earthen adj. made of earth (or baked clay); an earthen pot
earthenware n. made of porous clay fired at low heat
earthing n. fastening electrical equipment to earth
earthlike adj. earth colored; having a color of soil or earth; a range of earthlike colors; resembling or characteristic of earth; earthlike atmosphere
earthling n. an inhabitant of the earth
earthly adj. of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven; earthly beings
earthman n. an inhabitant of the earth
earthnut n. any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe; a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts
earthquake n. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
earthshaking adj. loud enough to shake the very earth; sufficiently significant to affect the whole world; earthshaking proposals
earthstar n. any fungus of the family Geastraceae; in form suggesting a puffball whose outer peridium splits into the shape of a star
earthtongue n. any club-shaped fungus of the genus Geoglossum
earthwork n. an earthen rampart
earthworm n. terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers
earthy adj. conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; an earthy sense of humor; not far removed from or suggestive of nature; the earthy taste of warm milk fresh from the cow; hearty and lusty; an earthy enjoyment of life
earwax n. a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
earwig n. 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
ease v. move gently or carefully; ease physically; make easier; lessen the intensity of; calm; as of of anxieties and fears@n. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort: he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
eased adj. (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
easel n. an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
easily adv. with ease; she was easily excited; was easily confused; he won easily; this china breaks very easily; (`easy' is used informally for `easily' as in ); without question; easily the best book she's written
easiness n. a state of refreshing tranquility; freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
easing n. a change for the better; the act of reducing something unpleasant as pain
east n. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees@adv. to, toward, or in the east; we travelled east for several miles@adj. situated in or facing or moving toward the east
eastbound adj. moving toward the east; eastbound trains
easter n. a wind from the east
easterly n. a wind from the east@adj. lying in or toward the east; from the east; used especially of winds; the winds are easterly@adv. from the east; the winds blew easterly all night
eastern adj. lying toward or situated in the east; the eastern end of the island; of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States; lying in or toward the east; eastern cities
easterner n. an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
easternmost adj. farthest to the east
eastmost adj. farthest to the east
eastside adj. of the eastern part of a city e.g. Manhattan; the eastside silk-stocking district
eastward adj. moving toward the east@adv. toward the east; they migrated eastward to Sweden
eastwards adv. toward the east
easy adj. posing no difficulty; requiring little effort; an easy job; not hurried or forced; an easy walk around the block; free from worry or anxiety@adv. with ease; (`easy' is used informally for `easily' as in success came too easy)
easygoing adj. inclined to be excessively tolerant; unhurried and relaxed; an easygoing pace; not hurried or forced; at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace; not stressful; an easygoing life as a parttime consultant
easygoingness n. being without worry or concern
eat v. take in solid food; What did you eat for dinner last night?; eat a meal; take a meal; We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls; take in food; used of animals only: This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat
eatable n. any substance that can be used as food@adj. suitable for use as food
eatage n. animal food for browsing or grazing
eaten adj. having been taken into the mouth for consumption
eater n. someone who consumes food for nourishment; any green goods that are good to eat
eating n. the act of consuming food
eats n. informal terms for a meal
eaves n. the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
eavesdrop v. listen without the speaker's knowledge
eavesdropper n. a secret listener to private conversations
ebb v. low back or recede; of tide water@n. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number); the outward flow of the tide@adj. outgoing; ebb tide
ebbing n. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
ebbtide n. the tide while water is flowing out
ebon adj. very dark black
ebonite n. a hard nonresilient rubber formed by vulcanizing natural rubber
ebonize v. stain (furniture) black to make it look like ebony
ebony adj. very dark black@n. a very dark black; hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys; tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork
ebullience n. overflowing with enthusiasm
ebullient adj. joyously unrestrained
ebulliently adv. in an ebullient manner; Khrushchev ebulliently promised to supply rockets for the protection of Cuba against American aggression
ebullition n. a boiling or bubbling up; a seething excitement or outburst
ecarte n. a card game for 2 players; played with 32 cards and king high
eccentric n. a person with an unusual or odd personality; a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)@adj. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; famed for his eccentric spelling; not having a common center
eccentricity n. strange and unconventional behavior; (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
ecclesiastic n. a clergyman or other person in religious orders@adj. of or associated with the Christian Church; ecclesiastic history
ecclesiastical adj. of or associated with the Christian Church
ecclesiasticism n. excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities; their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion; religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
eccrine adj. producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell; important in regulating body temperature
ecdysiast n. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
ecdysis n. periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
ecesis n. (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
echelon n. a body of troops arranged in a line; a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset
echidna n. New Guinea echidnas; burrowing spine-covered monotreme of Australia having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites
echinocactus n. any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
echinococcosis n. infestation with echinococci (tapeworms)
echinococcus n. tapeworms whose larvae are parasitic in humans and domestic animals
echinoderm n. marine invertebrates with tube feet and calcite-covered five-part radially symmetrical bodies
echo v. to say again or imitate; ring or echo with sound; reverberate; call to mind@n. the persistence of a sound after its source has stopped; a reply that repeats what has just been said
echoic adj. (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound; like or characteristic of an echo
echoing adj. (of sounds) repeating by reflection; a hotel with echoing halls
echoless adj. having or producing no echo; the echoless darkness
echolike adj. like or characteristic of an echo
echolocation n. determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it
echovirus n. any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants
eclair n. oblong cream puff
eclampsia n. characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy
eclat n. enthusiastic approval; they gave him more eclat than he really deserved; ceremonial elegance and splendor; entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses
eclectic n. someone who selects according to the eclectic method@adj. selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
eclecticism n. making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
eclecticist n. someone who selects according to the eclectic method
eclipse n. one celestial body obscures another@v. exceed in importance; outweigh; cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention; cause an eclipse of; of celestial bodies
eclipsis n. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
ecliptic n. 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 n. a short descriptive poem of rural or pastoral life
ecobabble n. using the technical language of ecology to make the user seem ecologically aware
ecologic adj. characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment; (biology) of or relating to the science of ecology
ecological adj. characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment; an ecological disaster; (biology) of or relating to the science of ecology; ecological research
ecologically adv. with respect to ecology
ecologist n. a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment
ecology n. the environment as it relates to living organisms; it changed the ecology of the island; the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
econometric adj. of or relating to econometrics; econometric theories
econometrician n. an economist who uses statistical and mathematical methods
econometrics n. the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data
economic adj. of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; economic growth; of or relating to the science of economics; economic theory
economical adj. using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; a modern economical heating system
economically adv. with respect to economic science; economically this proposal makes no sense; with respect to the economic system; economically the country is worse off
economics n. the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
economise v. use cautiously and frugally
economiser n. a person who economizes and avoids waste
economist n. an expert in the science of economics
economize v. use cautiously and frugally
economizer n. a person who economizes and avoids waste
economy n. the system of production and distribution and consumption; the efficient use of resources; economy of effort; frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; the Scots are famous for their economy
ecosystem n. a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment
ecphonesis n. an exclamatory rhetorical device
ecrevisse n. tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly; small crayfish of Europe and Asia and western North America
ecru n. a very light brown
ecstasy n. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; a state of elated bliss; a drug designed to have the effects of amphetamines but to avoid the drug laws
ecstatic adj. feeling great rapture or delight
ecstatically adv. in an ecstatic manner; he reacted ecstatically to my plan to travel to Africa
ecto adj. (prefix) outside or outer; the `ecto' in `ectoderm' is a prefix meaning `outside'
ectoblast n. the outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue
ectoderm n. the outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue
ectodermal adj. of or relating to the ectoderm
ectodermic adj. of or relating to the ectoderm
ectomorph n. a person with a thin non-muscular body
ectomorphic adj. having a lightly-muscled build with long limbs
ectomorphy n. slender, weak, and lightweight
ectoparasite n. any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
ectoplasm n. (in spiritualism) the substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance; the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm
ectoproct n. sessile mosslike aquatic animal having the anus of the polyp outside the crown of tentacles
ectozoa n. any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
ectozoan adj. of or relating to epizoa
ectozoon n. any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
ectropy n. the opposite of entropy: increasing order (as resulting from growth and development)
ecumenic adj. concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
ecumenical adj. concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; ecumenical thinking; of worldwide scope or applicability
ecumenicalism n. the doctrine of the ecumenical movement promoting cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations; aimed at universal Christian unity
ecumenicism n. the doctrine of the ecumenical movement promoting cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations; aimed at universal Christian unity
ecumenism n. the doctrine of the ecumenical movement promoting cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations; aimed at universal Christian unity
eczema n. generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin
edacious adj. devouring or craving food in great quantities; edacious vultures
edacity n. excessive desire to eat; extreme gluttony
edam n. mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls
edaphosaurus n. heavy-bodied reptile with a dorsal sail or crest; of the late Paleozoic
edda n. tropical starchy tuberous root
eddo n. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
eddy n. a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself@v. flow in a circular current, of liquids
edelweiss n. alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts
edema n. swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue
edematous adj. swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid
eden n. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
edental adj. having few if any teeth
edentate adj. having few if any teeth; anteaters are edentate animals@n. primitive terrestrial mammal with few if any teeth; of tropical Central and South America
edentulate adj. having few if any teeth
edentulous adj. having lost teeth
edge n. the boundary of a surface; a line determining the limits of an area; a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object; the attribute of urgency@adj. at or constituting a border or edge@v. advance slowly, as if by inches
edged adj. having a specified kind of border or edge; a black-edged card; (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character; edged satire
edgeless adj. lacking a cutting edge
edger n. a person who puts finishing edges on a garment; tool for cutting grass around the edges of a yard
edgeways adv. as if by an edge; barely; with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge; he sawed the board edgeways
edgewise adv. with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge; held it edgewise; as if by an edge; barely; I could not get a word in edgewise
edginess n. feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
edging n. anything placed on the edge to finish something; such as a fringe on clothing or a rug
edgy adj. being in a tense state; easily upset
edibility n. the property of being fit to eat
edible adj. suitable for use as food@n. any substance that can be used as food
edibleness n. the property of being fit to eat
edict n. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
ediface n. a usually large building
edification n. uplifting enlightenment
edifice n. a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; it was an imposing edifice
edified adj. instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and spiritual improvement
edify v. make understand
edifying adj. 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
edit v. make editorial changes (in a text); edit
edited adj. improved or corrected by critical editing
editing n. putting something (as a literary work) into publishable form
edition n. the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
editor n. a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data
editorial adj. of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives; editorial column; relating to or characteristic of an editor; editorial duties@n. an article giving opinions or perspectives
editorialist n. a journalist who writes editorials
editorialize v. insert personal opinions into an objective statement
editorially adv. by means of an editorial; the paper commented editorially on the scandal
editorship n. the position of editor
edmontosaurus n. duck-billed dinosaur from Canada found as a fossilized mummy with skin
educable adj. capable of being educated
educate v. give an education to; We must educate our youngsters better; prepare for a future task or career; train to be discriminative; as of taste or judgment
educated adj. possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge); having or based on relevant experience; an educated guess; adequately educated in the use of numerical terms and concepts especially in arithmetical operations
educatee n. a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
education n. activities that impart knowledge; he received no formal education; knowledge acquired by learning and instruction; it was clear that he had a very broad education
educational adj. relating to the process of education; educational psychology; providing knowledge; an educational film
educationalist n. a specialist in the theory of education
educationally adv. in an educational manner; the assistant masters formed a committee of their own to consider what could be done educationally for the town
educationist n. a specialist in the theory of education
educative adj. resulting in education; an educative experience
educator n. someone who educates
educe v. deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); cause to develop or evolve, esp. from a latent or potential state
edulcorate v. make sweeter in taste
eel n. flesh of eel; elongate fatty-fleshed fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels usually smoked or pickled
eelblenny n. eellike fishes found in subarctic coastal waters
eelgrass n. submerged marine plant with very long narrow leaves found in abundance along North Atlantic coasts; submerged aquatic plant with ribbonlike leaves; Old World and Australia
eellike adj. resembling an eel in being long and thin and sinuous
eelpout n. marine eellike mostly bottom-dwelling fishes of northern seas; elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth
eelworm n. any of various small free-living plant-parasitic roundworms
eerie adj. suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; an eerie feeling of deja vu; so strange as to inspire a feeling of fear; an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods
eerily adv. in an unnatural eery manner; it was eerily quiet in the chapel
eeriness n. strangeness by virtue of being mysterious and inspiring fear
eery adj. suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; so strange as to inspire a feeling of fear
eff v. have sexual intercourse with; (know is archaic)
efface v. wipe out or make dim; efface a memory; make inconspicuous: efface onself; remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
effaceable adj. capable of having having clear evidence of eliminated without trace; the fire's worst scars were effaceable by a comprehensive program of reforestation
effacement n. withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous
effect n. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; an outward appearance@v. cause to happen or occur; act so as to bring about
effected adj. settled securely and unconditionally
effective adj. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; effective teaching methods; able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; effective personnel
effectively adv. in an effective manner; these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion; in actuality or reality or fact; she is effectively his wife
effectiveness n. the power to be effective; capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
effectivity n. the power to be effective
effector n. a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion; an organ that becomes active in response to stimulation
effects n. property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; she left some of her personal effects in the house
effectual adj. sufficient to produce a result; a man to whom painting was but another and less effectual way of writing dramas or novels or history
effectuality n. the power to be effective
effectually adv. 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 n. the power to be effective
effectuate v. cause to happen or occur
effectuation n. the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something)
effeminacy n. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
effeminate adj. having unsuitable feminine qualities; characterized by excessive softness or self-indulgence; an effeminate civilization
effeminateness n. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
effeminize v. remove the ovaries of; of animals
effendi n. a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials
efferent adj. (physiology) of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS; efferent nerves and impulses
effervesce v. of liquids
effervescence n. the process of bubbling as gas escapes; the property of giving off bubbles
effervescent adj. used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide; (of a liquid) giving off bubbles; marked by high spirits or excitement; his fertile effervescent mind
effervescing adj. emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
effete adj. marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay; a group of effete self-professed intellectuals
efficacious adj. marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect; the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough; producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; an efficacious law
efficaciously adv. in an effective manner
efficaciousness n. capacity or power to produce a desired effect
efficacy n. capacity or power to produce a desired effect
efficiency n. the ratio of the output to the input of any system; skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort; she did the work with great efficiency
efficient adj. being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; an efficient production manager; able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; an efficient secretary
efficiently adv. in an efficient manner; he functions efficiently
effigy n. a likeness of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln
effleurage n. a rhythmic stroking; effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth
effloresce v. burst forth into or as if into flower; assume crystalline form; become crystallized; become encrusted with crystals due to evaporation
efflorescence n. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity; any eruption of the skin; the process of budding and unfolding of blossoms; a powdery deposit on a surface
efflorescent adj. bursting into flower
effluence n. the process of flowing out
effluent n. water mixed with waste matter@adj. that is flowing outward
effluvium n. an foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
efflux n. the process of flowing out
effort n. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something: made an effort to cover all the reading material; use of physical or mental energy; hard work; he got an A for effort
effortful adj. requiring great physical effort
effortfulness n. the quality of requiring deliberate effort
effortless adj. requiring or apparently requiring no effort; the swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air; not showing effort or strain
effortlessly adv. without effort or apparent effort; she danced gracefully and effortlessly
effortlessness n. the quality of requiring little effort; such effortlessness is achieved only after hours of practice
effrontery n. impudent aggressiveness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty
effulgence n. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
effulgent adj. radiating or as if radiating light; the effulgent daffodils
effuse v. pour out, of liquids; flow forth, as of water; give out or emit
effusion n. an unrestrained expression of emotion; flow under pressure
effusive adj. uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; extravagantly demonstrative; insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship
effusively adv. in an effusive manner; the critics praised her effusively
effusiveness n. a friendly open trait of a talkative person
eft n. a newt in its terrestrial stage of development
egalitarian adj. favoring social equality@n. a person who believes in the equality of all people
egalitarianism n. the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
egest v. eliminate from the body
egg n. animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; esp. the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds@v. throw eggs at; coat with beaten egg
eggar n. moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons
eggbeater n. an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades; a device for beating eggs or whipping cream
eggcup n. small cup for serving a boiled egg
egger n. moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons
eggfruit n. ovoid orange-yellow mealy sweet fruit of Florida and West Indies
egghead n. an intellectual (who is bald?)
eggnog n. sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor
eggplant n. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow; hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable
eggs n. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
eggshake n. a milkshake with egg in it
eggshell n. the exterior covering of a bird's egg
eggwhisk n. a device for beating eggs or whipping cream
egis n. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
eglantine n. Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
ego n. an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others; your consciousness of your own identity; (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind
egocentric n. a self-centered person with little regard for others@adj. limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
egocentrism n. attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
egoism n. attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
egoist n. a conceited and self-centered person; a self-centered person with little regard for others
egoistic adj. of or relating to the self
egoistical adj. limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
egomania n. an intense and irresistible love for yourself and concern for your own needs
egomaniac n. an abnormally egotistical person
egotism n. an exaggerated opinion of your own importance; an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
egotist n. a conceited and self-centered person
egotistic adj. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance; characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
egotistical adj. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance; characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; an egotistical disregard of others
egotistically adv. in an egotistical manner; he behaved egotistically
egotrip v. act in a way that attracts attention
egregious adj. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; an egregious lie
egress n. the becoming visible; the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent; (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
egression n. the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent
egret n. any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
eider n. duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females
eiderdown n. a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider; down of the eider duck
eidetic adj. of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy
eidolon n. pl. -lons or -la; an unsubstantial image; phantom; ideal
eight n. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one@adj. being one more than seven
eighteen adj. being one more than seventeen@n. the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
eighteenth n. position 18 in a countable series of things@adj. coming next after the seventeenth in position
eighter n. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
eightfold adj. having eight units or components
eighth n. position eight in a countable series of things; an eighth part@adj. coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
eighties n. the decade from 1980 to 1989; the time of life between 80 and 90
eightieth adj. the ordinal number of eighty in counting order@n. position 80 in a countable series of things
eightpence n. a coin worth eight pennies
eightpenny adj. used of nail size; 2 1/2 in or 6.4 cm long
eightsome n. eight people considered as a unit; a Scottish reel for eight dancers
eightvo n. the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
eighty adj. being ten more than seventy@n. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight
eimeria n. parasitic on the digestive epithelium of vertebrates and higher invertebrates
einsteinium n. a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
eisegesis n. personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas
eisteddfod n. any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)
either adv. 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
ejaculate v. utter impulsively; eject semen@n. the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
ejaculation n. an abrupt emphatic exclamation; the discharge of semen
ejaculator n. a speaker who utters a sudden exclamation
eject v. put out or expel from a place; eliminate, as of bodily substances; leave an aircraft rapidly, using an ejection seat or capsule; cause to come out in a squirt, of liquids
ejection n. the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting; the act of expelling someone
ejector n. a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing
eke v. to gain, supplement, or extend usually with effort -- usually used with out; eke out a living
el n. an electric elevated railway
elaborate adj. marked by complexity and richness of detail; an elaborate lace pattern@v. elaborate or expatiate upon; give details; produce by labor; make more complex, intricate, or richer; work out in detail
elaborated adj. developed or executed with care and in minute detail; the carefully elaborated theme
elaborately adv. with elaboration; it was elaborately spelled out
elaborateness n. marked by elaborately complex detail; an ornate appearance; being elaborately decorated
elaboration n. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail:; an elaboration of the idea followed; the result of improving something; marked by elaborately complex detail; developing in intricate and painstaking detail
elan n. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); distinctive and stylish elegance; enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; a performance of great elan and sophistication
eland n. either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
elaphure n. large Chinese deer surviving only in domesticated herds
elapid n. any of numerous venomous front-fanged snakes of warmer parts of both hemispheres
elapse v. pass by, as of time
elapsed adj. (of time) having passed or slipped by: elapsed time
elasmobranch n. any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates
elastance n. the reciprocal of capacitance
elastic adj. capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; an elastic band; able to adjust readily to different conditions@n. a narrow band of rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
elasticity n. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
elasticized adj. made with strands or inserts of elastic; slacks with an elasticized waistband
elastin n. a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
elastomer n. any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed)
elate v. fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
elated adj. exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits; the elated winner; full of high-spirited delight
elater n. any of various widely distributed beetles
elaterid n. any of various widely distributed beetles
elating adj. making lively and joyful
elation n. an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression; a feeling of joy and pride
elbow v. push one's way with the elbows; shove one's elbow into another person's ribs@n. hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped; a sharp bend in a road or river
elbowing n. jostling with the elbows
elbowroom n. room for moving the elbows freely; enough space for work or operation
elder n. a person who is older than you are@adj. used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son
elderberry n. common black-fruited shrub or small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies; berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies
elderly adj. advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables); elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper
eldership n. the office of elder
eldest n. the offspring who came first in the order of birth@adj. first in order of birth
eldorado n. an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers
eldritch adj. suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; an eldritch screech
elecampane n. tall coarse Eurasian herb having daisylike yellow flowers with narrow petals whose rhizomatous roots are used medicinally
elect v. select by a vote for an office or membership; choose@adj. selected as the best; an elect circle of artists; elected but not yet installed in office@n. an exclusive group of people: one of the elect who have power inside the government
elected adj. subject to popular election
election n. a vote to select the winner of a political office; the act of selecting someone; many candidates ran for election
electioneer v. to work for the election of a candidate or party
electioneering n. persuasion of voters in a political campaign; the campaign of a candidate to be elected
elective adj. subject to popular election; elective official; not compulsory; elective surgery
elector n. a citizen who has a legal right to vote
electoral adj. of or relating to elections; electoral process; relating to or composed of electors; electoral college
electorate n. the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote
electric n. a vehicle that is powered by electricity@adj. using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; electric current; (of a situation) exceptionally tense; an atmosphere electric with suspicion
electrical adj. relating to or concerned with electricity; an electrical engineer; using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; electrical appliances
electrically adv. by electricity; electrically controlled
electrician n. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
electricity n. a form of energy associated with moving electrons and protons; energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; keen and shared excitement; the stage crackled with electricity whenever she was on it
electrification n. the activity of thrilling or markedly exciting some person or group; the act of providing electricity; the electrification of rural Tennessee
electrify v. charge with electricity, as of a conductor; equip for use with electricity; electrify an appliance
electrifying adj. causing a surge of emotion or excitement; she gave a electrifying performance
electrocute v. kill by electrocution in the electric chair
electrocution n. execution by electricity; killing by electric shock
electrocutioner n. an executioner who uses electricity to kill the condemned person
electrode n. a conductor used to make electrical contact with some nonmetallic part of a circuit
electrograph n. for the electrical transmission of pictures; used for etching by electrolytic means
electrologist n. someone skilled in the use of electricity to remove moles or warts or hair roots
electrolysis n. lysis of a bond produced by the passage of an electric current
electrolyte n. a solution that conducts electricity
electrolytic n. a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte
electromagnet n. a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
electromagnetic adj. pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion; electromagnetic energy
electrometer n. measures electrostatic voltage differences; draws no current from the source
electromotive adj. concerned with or producing electric current
electromyogram n. a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscular contractions
electromyograph n. an instrument that records the waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles
electron n. an elementary particle with negative charge
electronegative adj. having a negative electric charge
electroneutral adj. (physics) having no net electric charge; not electrified
electronic adj. of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons; electronic devices; of or concerned with electrons; electronic energy
electronically adv. by electronic means; the door opens electronically
electronics n. the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
electrophoresis n. 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 adj. of or relating to electrophoresis
electrophorus n. a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity
electroplate v. coat with metal by electrolysis; electroplate the watch@n. any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis
electropositive adj. having a positive electric charge
electroscope n. detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
electroshock n. the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma
electrostatic adj. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity; an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity
electrotype n. a plate for use in printing made by covering a mold made from typeset matter with a thin shell of metal by an electric process and then putting on a heavier backing (as of metal)
electrum n. an alloy of gold and silver
eleemosynary adj. generous in assistance to the poor; eleemosynary relief
elegance n. a quality of refined gracefulness and good taste
elegant adj. refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style; elegant handwriting; suggesting taste, ease, and wealth; of seemingly effortless beauty in form or proportion; refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
elegantly adv. with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner; the room was elegantly decorated; in a gracefully elegant manner; the members of these groups do not express themselves as accurately or as elegantly as their critics do
elegiac adj. resembling or characteristic of or appropriate to an elegy; an elegiac poem on a friend's death; expressing sorrow often for something past; an elegiac lament for youthful ideals
elegist n. the author of a mournful poem lamenting the dead
elegize v. compose an elegy
elegy n. a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
element n. an abstract part of something; 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:; a component or constituent element of a system
elemental adj. being or resembling a force of nature; elemental violence; being the ultimate or elemental constituents of anything; relating to or being an element; elemental sulphur; relating to severe atmospheric conditions
elementarily adv. in an elementary manner
elementary adj. not involved or complicated; an elementary problem in statistics; of the first stage of education and schools; elementary school; of or being the essential or basic part; an elementary need for love and nurturing
elements n. violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements); they felt the full fury of the elements
elemi n. fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense
elephant n. five-toed pachyderm; the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
elephantiasis n. hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
elephantine adj. of great mass; huge and bulky
elevate v. give a promotion to; assign to a higher position; raise from a lower to a higher position; raise in rank or condition
elevated adj. raised above ground level; on elevated rails; elevated railway; raised above the ground; an elevated platform
elevation n. the event of something being raised; the highest level or degree attainable; angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object); a raised or elevated geological formation; distance of something above a reference point
elevator n. 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; the control surface on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend
eleven n. the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one; a team that plays football@adj. being one more than ten
eleventh n. position 11 in a countable series of things@adj. coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
elf n. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
elfin adj. suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness; thunderbolts quivered with elfin flares of heat lightning; small and delicate; she was an elfin creature--graceful and delicate
elfish adj. usually goodnaturedly mischievous
elflike adj. small and delicate
elicit v. call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses; deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); derive by reason; elicit a solution
elicitation n. stimulation that calls up (evokes or induces or elicits) a particular class of behaviors
elicited adj. called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation; an elicited response
elide v. leave or strike out, as of vowels
eligibility n. the state of being eligible; the quality or state of being eligible: eligibility of a candidate for office
eligible adj. qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; eligible to run for office; (sports) prohibited by official rules; an eligible pass receiver
eliminate v. terminate or take out; Let's eliminate the course on Akkadian hieroglyphics; do away with; kill in large numbers; dismiss from consideration; eliminate from the body; excrete or discharge from the body
elimination n. the act of removing or getting rid of something; the bodily process of discharging waste matter; analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic elimination of unacceptable alternatives
elision n. omission of a sound between two words (usually a vowel and the end of one word or the beginning of the next)
elite adj. selected as the best; elite colleges@n. a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
elitism n. the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
elitist n. someone who believes in rule by an elite group
elixir n. a substance believed to cure all ills
elk n. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called elk in Europe and moose in North America
elkhound n. breed of compact medium-sized dog with a heavy gray coat developed in Norway for hunting elk
elkwood n. small deciduous open-crowned tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in umbrellalike formations at ends of branches
ell n. an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building; the letter L
ellipse n. 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
ellipsis n. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
ellipsoid adj. in the form of an ellipse@n. a surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles; the Earth is an ellipsoid
ellipsoidal adj. in the form of an ellipse
elliptic adj. containing or characterized by ellipsis; of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse; rounded like an egg
elliptical adj. containing or characterized by ellipsis; rounded like an egg; characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
ellipticity n. the property possessed by a rounded shape that is flattened at the poles
elm n. any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees; hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
elmwood n. hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
elocution n. an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
elocutionary adj. of or relating to elocution; elocutionary recitals; (used of style of speaking) overly embellished; an elocutionary Oxonian delivery
elocutionist n. a public speaker trained in voice production and gesture and delivery
elongate v. make long or longer by pulling and stretching@adj. of a leaf shape; long and narrow; having notably more length than width; being long and slender; an elongate tail tapering to a point
elongated adj. drawn out or made longer spatially; Picasso's elongated Don Quixote; having notably more length than width; being long and slender; the old man's gaunt and elongated frame
elongation n. the quality of being elongated; an addition to the length of something; the act of lengthening something
elope v. run away secretly with one's beloved
elopement n. the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
eloquence n. powerful and effective language
eloquent adj. expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
eloquently adv. with eloquence; he expressed his ideas eloquently; in an articulate manner
else adv. additional to or different from this one or place or time or manner; nobody else is here; (usually used with `or') if not, then@adj. other than what is under consideration or implied; ask somebody else; more
elsewhere adv. in or to another place; he went elsewhere
elsholtzia n. any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Elsholtzia having blue or purple flowers in one-sided spikes
eluate n. a liquid solution that results from elution
elucidate v. shed light on; make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
elucidation n. an interpretation that clears up ambiguity
elucidative adj. that makes clear
elude v. escape, either physically or mentally; This difficult idea seems to elude me; be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues
eluding n. the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
elusion n. the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
elusive adj. difficult to describe; a haunting elusive odor; skillful at eluding capture; be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind; that elusive thing the soul
elusiveness n. the quality of being difficult to grasp or pin down: the author's elusiveness may at times be construed as evasiveness
elute v. wash out with a solvent, as in chromatography
elution n. washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions; used to obtain uranium ions
elver n. young eel; may be sauteed or batter-fried; young eel
elves n. 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
elvish adj. usually goodnaturedly mischievous; elvish tricks
elysian adj. relating to the Elysian Fields; resembling paradise; causing happiness; elysian peace; of such surpassing excellence as to suggest divine inspiration; an elysian meal
elytron n. either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings
em n. the square of a body of any size of type; a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing
emaciate v. cause to grow thin or weak; grow weak and thin or waste away physically
emaciated adj. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; emaciated bony hands
emaciation n. leanness (usually caused by starvation)
email v. communicate electronically on the computer@n. (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
emanate v. proceed or issue forth, as from a source; give out, as of breath or an odor
emanation n. something that is produced by emanation; the act of emitting
emancipate v. give equal rights to; of women and minorities; free from slavery or servitude
emancipated adj. free from traditional social restraints; an emancipated young woman pursuing her career; freed from bondage
emancipating adj. tending to set free
emancipation n. liberation from any onerous controlling influence
emancipationist n. a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
emancipative adj. tending to set free
emancipator n. someone who frees others from bondage
emarginate adj. having a notched tip
emasculate adj. having unsuitable feminine qualities@v. deprive of strength or vigor; remove the testicles of a male animal
emasculated adj. (of a male animal) having the testicles removed
emasculation n. neutering a male animal by removing the testicles
embalm v. preserve a dead body
embalmer n. a mortician who treats corpses with preservatives
embalmment n. preservation (of a dead body) by treating with balsams and drugs and other chemicals
embank v. to enclose or confine by an embankment
embankment n. a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
embargo v. prevent commerce@n. a government order imposing a trade barrier
embark v. go on board; used of ships or aircraft; set out on (an enterprise, subject of study, etc.); proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
embarkation n. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
embarkment n. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
embarrass v. cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious; hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
embarrassed adj. feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious; was embarrassed by her child's tantrums; caused to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable; the child felt embarrassed by the attention of the adults
embarrassing adj. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion
embarrassingly adv. causing embarrassment; the great man was embarrassingly humble and self-effacing
embarrassment n. the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public; the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)
embassador n. a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
embassy n. a building where ambassadors live or work
embattle v. to arrange in order of battle
embattled adj. beset with attackers or controversy or conflict; embattled troops; prepared for battle; an embattled city; having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
embed v. to fix or set securely or deeply
embedded adj. enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass; found pebbles embedded in the silt; inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole; confused by the embedded Latin quotations
embellish v. add details to; be beautiful to look at; make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; make more beautiful
embellished adj. excessively elaborate or showily expressed; speech embellished with classical quotations; rich in decorative detail
embellishment n. a superfluous ornament; the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
ember n. a hot glowing or smouldering fragment of wood or coal left from a fire
embezzle v. appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
embezzled adj. taken for your own use in violation of a trust; the banker absconded with embezzled funds; taken for your own use in violation of a trust; the embezzled funds amounted to millions of dollars
embezzlement n. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
embezzler n. someone who violates a trust by taking (money) for their own use
embitter v. cause to be bitter or resentful
embitterment n. the state of being embittered; the embitterment that resulted from the loss of his job never left him
emblazon v. decorate with colors; decorate with heraldic arms
emblem n. special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.; a visible symbol of an abstract idea
emblematic adj. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; a crown is emblematic of royalty; being or serving as an illustration of a type; the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy
emblematical adj. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
embodied adj. expressed by; the idea embodied in the text; possessing or existing in bodily form
embodiment n. ny new embodiment of a familiar idea; a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life; giving concrete form to an abstract concept
embody v. represent in bodily form; represent, as of a character on stage; represent or express something abstract in tangible form
embolden v. give encouragement to
emboldened adj. made bold or courageous
embolectomy n. surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)
embolic adj. of or relating to an embolism or embolus
embolism n. an insertion into a calendar; occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
embolus n. an abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood
embonpoint adj. euphemisms for slightly fat@n. the bodily property of being well rounded
emboss v. raise in a relief
embossed adj. embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery; an embossed satin
embossment n. sculpture in which the figures are raised above a surrounding flat plane; an impression produced by pressure or printing
embouchure n. the part of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
embower v. enclose in a bower
embowered adj. enclosed or sheltered in or as if in a bower; a house embowered with wysteria
embrace v. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory@n. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection); the state of taking in or encircling
embracing n. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
embrangle v. make more complicated or confused through entanglements
embrasure n. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
embrocate v. to moisten and rub (a part of the body) with a medicinal lotion or liniment -- embrocation n.
embrocation n. a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
embroider v. decorate with needlework; add details to
embroidered adj. adorned with embroidery
embroiderer n. someone who ornaments with needlework
embroideress n. a woman embroiderer
embroidery n. decorative needlework
embroil v. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
embroiled adj. deeply involved especially in something complicated; embroiled in the conflict
embroilment n. an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
embrown v. cause to darken; make brown
embryo adj. in an early stage of development; the embryo government staffed by survivors of the massacre@n. a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
embryology n. the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
embryonal adj. of or relating to an embryo; of an organism prior to birth or hatching
embryonic adj. of or relating to an embryo; the embryonic membrane; of an organism prior to birth or hatching; in the embryonic stage; in an early stage of development; an embryonic nation, not yet self-governing
embryotic adj. in an early stage of development
emcee n. a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)@v. act as a master of ceremonies
emeer n. an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
emend v. make improvements or corrections to; of texts
emendation n. a correction by emending; a correction resulting from critical editing
emended adj. improved or corrected by critical editing; the emended text
emerald n. a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone; a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; the green color of an emerald
emerge v. come out into view, as from concealment; come out of; become known or apparent; come up to the surface of or rise, as from water; also used metaphorically: He felt new emotions emerge; happen or occur as a result of something
emergence n. the gradual beginning or coming forth; figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece; the becoming visible; not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins
emergency n. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; he never knew what to do in an emergency; a state in which martial law applies@adj. made necessary by sudden occurrence demanding immediate remedy
emergent adj. coming into existence
emerging adj. coming into view; as newly emerging emotions and ideas well up in him; coming into existence; coming to maturity
emeritus adj. honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in professor emeritus; does not necessarily imply that one is inactive
emersion n. (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse; the act of emerging
emery n. a hard gary-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
emetic n. a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
emf n. the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
emigrant n. someone who leaves one country to settle in another
emigrate v. leave one's country of residence for a new one; Many people had to emigrate during the Nazi period
emigration n. migration into a place
emigre n. someone who leaves one country to settle in another
emigree n. someone who leaves one country to settle in another
eminence n. high status importance owing to marked superiority; a scholar of great eminence
eminent adj. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; an eminent scholar; standing above others in quality or position; eminent members of the community; having achieved eminence; an eminent physician
eminently adv. in an eminent manner; two subjects on which he was eminently qualified to make an original contribution
emir n. an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
emirate n. the domain controlled by an emir; the office of an emir
emissary n. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
emission n. the act of emitting; a substance that is emitted or released; any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; the release of electrons from parent atoms; the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)
emit v. expel, as of gases and odors; give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.; express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
emitter n. the electrode in a transistor where electrons originate
emitting adj. giving off light or heat or radiation: the physical temperature of the emitting material
emmer n. hard red wheat grown especially in Russia and Germany; in United States as stock feed
emmet n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
emollient n. any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing effect when applied to the skin@adj. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
emolument n. compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)
emote v. give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role
emotion n. any strong feeling
emotional adj. determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason; it was an emotional judgment; of more than usual emotion; his behavior was highly emotional; of or pertaining to emotion; emotional health; extravagantly demonstrative
emotionalism n. emotional nature or quality
emotionality n. emotional nature or quality
emotionally adv. in an emotional manner; at the funeral he spoke emotionally; with regard to emotions; emotionally secure
emotionless adj. unmoved by feeling; he kept his emotionless objectivity and faith in the cause he served
emotionlessness n. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions; absence of emotion
emotive adj. characterized by emotion
empale v. pierce with a sharp stake or point
empanel v. enter into a list of prospective jurors; select from a list, as of prospective jurors
empathetic adj. showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states; a sensitive and empathetic school counselor
empathetically adv. in a sympathetic manner
empathic adj. showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
empathize v. be understanding of
empathy n. understanding and entering into another's feelings
empennage n. the rear part of an aircraft
emperor n. the male ruler of an empire; red table grape of California; large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings; large richly colored butterfly
emphasis n. special importance or significance; the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis; intensity or forcefulness of expression: or his emphasis on civil rights
emphasise v. place special or excessive emphasis on
emphasize v. to stress, single out as important; direct attention to, as if by means of contrast; give extra weight to (a communication)
emphasized adj. spoken with emphasis
emphasizing n. the act of giving special importance or significance to something
emphatic adj. spoken with emphasis; an emphatic word; sudden and strong; an emphatic no; forceful and definite in expression or action; the document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty
emphatically adv. without question and beyond doubt
emphysema n. an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
emphysematous adj. relating to or resembling or being emphysema
empire n. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; a group of countries under a single authority: the Roman empire; a monarchy with an emperor as head of state; a group of companies run as a single organization
empiric adj. (archaic) relying on medical quackery; empiric treatment
empirical adj. derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; an empirical basis for an ethical theory
empirically adv. in an empirical manner; this can be empirically tested
empiricism n. the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
empiricist n. a philosopher who subscribes to empiricism
emplacement n. a prepared position for siting a weapon; the act of putting something in a certain place or location
emplane v. board a plane
employ v. put into service; make work; make use of of employ for a particular purpose; engage or hire for work@n. the state of being employed or having a job; he was in the employ of the city
employable adj. physically and mentally capable of working a a regular job and available
employed adj. having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary; most of our graduates are employed; put to use
employee n. a worker who is hired to perform a job
employer n. a person or firm that employs workers
employment n. the state of being employed or having a job; they are looking for employment; the occupation for which you are paid; the act of giving someone a job; the act of using
emporium n. a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
empower v. give or delegate power to; give qualities or abilities to
empowered adj. invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
empowerment n. the act of authorizing
empress n. a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
emptied adj. having been made empty
emptiness n. the state of containing nothing; having an empty stomach; an empty area or space; the emptiness of outer space; the quality of being valueless or futile
emptor n. a person who buys
empty n. a container that has been emptied@v. make void or empty of contents; become empty or void of its content; leave behind empty@adj. holding or containing nothing; an empty glass; devoid of significance or point; empty promises
emptying n. the act of removing the contents of something
empurple v. color purple
empurpled adj. excessively elaborate or showily expressed; a writer of empurpled literature; made purple especially as with suffused blood; empurpled with rage@n. a chromatic color between red and blue
empyreal adj. of or relating to the sky or heavens; inspiring awe
empyrean adj. of or relating to the sky or heavens; the empyrean sphere; inspiring awe@n. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
emu n. any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism; large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller
emulate v. strive to equal or match
emulation n. ambition to equal or excel; effort to equal or surpass another
emulous adj. characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation; eager to surpass others
emulously adv. in a competitively imitative manner; she emulously tried to outdo her older sister
emulsified adj. (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 n. a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion
emulsify v. make into an emulsion; form into an emulsion
emulsion n. (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; an oil-in-water emulsion; a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
en n. half the width of an em
enable v. render capable or able for some task; This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street
enabling adj. providing legal power or sanction; an enabling resolution
enact v. order by virtue of superior authority; decree; act out; represent or perform as if in a play
enactment n. the passing of a law by a legislative body; a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body; acting the part of a character on stage
enallage n. a substitution of part of speech or gender or number or tense etc. (e.g., editorial `we' for `I')
enamel n. hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth; a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection@v. coat, inlay, or surface with enamel
enameled adj. covered with or as if with a glossy and usually brightly colored coating; her enameled nails
enamelware n. enameled iron kitchenware
enamine n. an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
enamor v. attract; cause to be enamored
enamored adj. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
enamoredness n. a feeling of sexual love
enamour v. attract; cause to be enamored
enantiomer n. either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
enantiomorph n. either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
enantiomorphism n. the relation of opposition between crystals or molecules that are reflections of one another
enarthrosis n. a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
enate n. one related on the mother's side@adj. related on the mother's side
enatic adj. related on the mother's side
enation n. line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family; a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
encamp v. live in a tent
encampment n. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent; temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
encapsulate v. enclose in a capsule or other small container; put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume
encase v. enclose in, or as if in, a case; put into a case
encased adj. covered or protected with or as if with a case; products encased in leatherette
encasement n. the act of enclosing something in a case
encaustic n. a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application
enceinte adj. in an advanced stage of pregnancy
encephalartos n. any of numerous cycads of the genus Encephalartos having stout cylindrical trunks and a terminal crown of long often spiny pinnate leaves
encephalitis n. inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever
encephalogram n. a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain; produced by an electroencephalograph
encephalon n. that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
enchain v. restrain or bind with chains
enchained adj. bound with chains; enchained demons strained in anger to gnaw on his bones
enchant v. hold spellbound; attract; cause to be enamored; cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
enchanted adj. influenced as by charms or incantations
enchanter n. a sorcerer or magician
enchanting adj. capturing interest as if by a spell; enchanting music
enchantingly adv. in a bewitching manner
enchantment n. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual; a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation; a magical spell
enchantress n. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive; a female sorcerer or magician
enchilada n. (Mexican) tortilla with meat filling baked in chili-seasoned tomato sauce
enchiridion n. a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
encipher v. convert ordinary language into code
encircle v. be around; form a circle around; encircle the errors; bind with something round or circular
encircled adj. confined on all sides; the encircled pioneers; enclosed within a circle; the encircled camp was complete cut off; adorned or crowned with a circlet; sometimes used as combining forms; a brow encircled with laurel
encirclement n. a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
encircling adj. being all around the edges; enclosing; his encircling arms
enclave n. an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it
enclose v. enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; close in or confine; surround completely; introduce
enclosed adj. closed in or surrounded or included within; an enclosed porch
enclosing n. the act of enclosing something inside something else
enclosure n. a space that has been enclosed for some purpose; the act of enclosing something inside something else; a naturally enclosed space; something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
enclothe v. provide with clothes or put clothes on
encode v. convert ordinary language into code; We should encode the message for security reasons
encoding n. the activity of converting from plain text into code
encolure n. the mane of a horse
encomiastic adj. formal expression of praise
encomium n. a formal expression of praise
encompass v. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
encompassing adj. broad in scope or content; closely encircling; encompassing mountain ranges
encompassment n. including entirely
encore v. request an encore, from a performer@n. an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand
encounter n. a minor short-term fight; a casual or unexpected convergence; there was a brief encounter in the hallway; a casual meeting with a person of thing@v. meet; come upon, as if by accident; meet with; be beset by; experience as a reaction
encourage v. contribute to the progress or growth of; inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to; spur on
encouraged adj. inspired with confidence
encouragement n. the expression of approval and support; the act of giving hope or support to someone; the feeling of being encouraged
encouraging adj. giving courage or confidence or hope; encouraging advances in medical research; furnishing support and encouragement; tending to favor or bring good luck; encouraging omens
encouragingly adv. in an encouraging manner; `Go on,' he said encouragingly to his student
encrimson v. make crimson
encroach v. advance beyond the usual limit; impinge or infringe upon
encroacher n. someone who enters by force in order to conquer
encroaching adj. gradually intrusive without right or permision; we moved back from the encroaching tide
encroachment n. any entry into an area not previously occupied; entry to another's property without right or permission; influencing strongly
encrust v. cover or coat with a crust; decorate or cover lavishly with gems; form a crust or a hard layer
encrustation n. a hard outer layer that covers something
encrusted adj. having a hardened crust as a covering
encrypt v. convert ordinary language into code
encryption n. the activity of converting from plain text into code
encumber v. hold back
encumbered adj. loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load; a hiker encumbered with a heavy backpack
encumbrance n. an onerous or difficult concern; a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage); something that impedes or is burdensome
encyclical n. a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world@adj. intended for wide distribution; an encyclical letter
encyclopaedia n. 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 adj. broad in scope or content
encyclopedia n. 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 adj. broad in scope or content; encyclopedic knowledge
encyclopedist n. a person who compiles (or writes for) encyclopedias
encysted adj. enclosed in (or as if in) a cyst
end n. either extremity of something that has length: the end of the pier; the point in time at which something ends@v. have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; bring to an end; be the end of; be the last of concluding part of
endaemonism n. an ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason
endameba n. any ameba of the genus Endamoeba
endanger v. pose a threat to; present a danger to; put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
endangered adj. (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; an endangered species
endear v. make attractive or lovable
endearing adj. lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
endearingly adv. in an adorable manner
endearment n. the act of showing affection
endeavor v. attempt by employing effort; we endeavor to make our customers happy@n. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something:
endeavour v. attempt by employing effort@n. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
ended adj. having come or been brought to a conclusion; the affair is over, ended, finished
endemic adj. (of disease or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality@n. a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree
endemism n. nativeness by virtue or originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
endermatic adj. acting by absorption through the skin
endermic adj. acting by absorption through the skin; endermic ointment
ending n. an affix that is added at the end of the word; the act of ending something; the point in time at which something ends; the ending of warranty period; an event whose occurrence ends something; his death marked the ending of an era
endive n. widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched; variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges
endless adj. tiresomely long; seemingly without end; endless debates; infinitely great in number; endless waves; having no known beginning and presumably no end; time is endless
endlessly adv. continuing forever without end; with unflagging resolve; (spatial sense) seeming to have no bounds; the Nubian desert seemed to strech out before them endlessly
endlessness n. the property of being (or seeming to be) without end
endmost adj. being or situated at an end; the endmost pillar
endo adj. (prefix) within; e.g. `endo' and `ento' are prefixes in such words as `endometrium' and `entoderm'
endoblast n. the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems
endocarditis n. inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves
endocardium n. the membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the heart valves
endocarp n. inner usually woody layer of the pericarp or a fruit
endocentric adj. grammar; fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents--as
endocrinal adj. of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions
endocrine adj. of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; endocrine system
endocrinology n. the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions
endoderm n. the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems
endodontia n. the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
endodontic adj. of or relating to or involving or practicing endodontics; an endodontic specialist
endodontics n. the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
endodontist n. a dentist specializing in diseases of the dental pulp and nerve
endoergic adj. (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy
endogamic adj. fertilized by pollen from another flower of the same plant; of marriage within a class or tribe as required by custom or law
endogamous adj. (biology); (anthropology)
endogamy n. marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
endogenetic adj. endogenous
endogenic adj. endogenous
endogenous adj. derived or originating internally
endometrial adj. of or relating the endometrium
endometriosis n. the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
endometritis n. inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
endometrium n. the mucous membrane that lines the uterus
endomorph n. a heavy person with a soft and rounded body
endomorphic adj. having a squat and fleshy build
endomorphy n. round, fat, and heavy
endoparasite n. any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
endoparasitic adj. of or relating to parasites that live in the internal organs of animals
endoplasm n. the inner portion of the cytoplasm of a cell
endorphin n. a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
endorse v. be behind; support or vote for; give support or one's blessing to; endorse a new project; guarantee as meeting a certain standard; of documents or cheques
endorsed adj. formally supported especially by public statement
endorsement n. a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books); a speech seconding a motion; formal and explicit approval; a signature that endorses something; the act of endorsing
endorser n. someone who expresses strong approval; a person who transfers his ownership interest in something by signing a check or negotiable security
endoscope n. a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ
endoscopic adj. of or relating to endoscopy
endoscopy n. examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope
endoskeleton n. the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)
endosperm n. nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo within seeds of flowering plants
endospore n. a small asexual spore that develops inside the cell of some bacteria and algae
endothelial adj. of or relating to or located in the endothelium
endothelium n. an epithelium of mesoblastic origin; a thin layer of flattened cells that lines the inside of some body cavities
endothermal adj. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
endothermic adj. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
endow v. give qualities or abilities to; furnish with an endowment
endowed adj. provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature); an well-endowed college
endowment n. natural qualities or talents; the capital that provides income for an institution; the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time
endozoa n. any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
endozoan n. any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)@adj. of or relating to entozoa
endozoic adj. living within a living animal usually as a parasite
endpoint n. a point of termination or completion
endue v. give qualities or abilities to
endurable adj. capable of being borne though unpleasant
endurance n. the power to withstand hardship or stress; a state of surviving; remaining alive
endure v. put up with something or somebody unpleasant; The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks; face or endure with courage; continue to live, endure or last; be subjected to; last and be usable; be long; in time
enduring adj. unceasing; patiently enduring continual wrongs or trouble; an enduring disposition
enduringly adv. in an enduring manner; Roman culture was enduringly fertilized
enduringness n. permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
endways adv. on end or upright; sticks leaning against the wall endways; in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise; endways pressure; with the end forward or toward the observer; houses built endways
endwise adv. on end or upright; in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise; with the end forward or toward the observer
enema n. injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
enemy adj. of or belonging to an enemy; enemy planes@n. an opposing military force; the enemy attacked at dawn; an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); any hostile group of people; he viewed lawyers as the real enemy
energetic adj. possessing or exerting or displaying energy; an energetic fund raiser for the college; working hard to promote an enterprise
energetically adv. in an energetic manner
energid n. a biological unit consisting of a nucleus and the body of cytoplasm with which it interacts
energise v. cause to be alert and energetic
energising adj. supplying motive force
energize v. cause to be alert and energetic; raise to a higher energy level
energizing adj. imparting vitality and energy; supplying motive force@n. the activity of causing to have energy and be active
energy n. (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; an exertion of force; he plays tennis with great energy
enervate v. weaken mentally or morally; disturb the composure of
enervated adj. lacking strength or vigor
enervating adj. causing debilitation
enervation n. lack of vitality; an enervation of mind greater than any fatigue; serious weakening and loss of energy
enfeeble v. make weak
enfeebled adj. weak and feeble
enfeeblement n. serious weakening and loss of energy
enfeebling adj. causing debilitation
enfilade n. gunfire directed along the length of an enemy battle line
enflurane n. a nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic
enfold v. enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
enfolding n. the act of enfolding something
enforce v. ensure observance of laws and rules; compel or impose
enforceable adj. capable of being enforced
enforced adj. forced or compelled or put in force; a life of enforced inactivity
enforcement n. the act of enforcing
enforcer n. one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
enfranchise v. grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude; grant voting rights
enfranchised adj. endowed with the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
enfranchisement n. the act of certifying
enfranchize v. grant voting rights
enfuriate v. make furious
engage v. carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; engage or engross wholly; engage or hire for work; as to represent; of legal counsel; give to, in marriage; get caught; as of gears; as of wars, battles, or campaigns
engaged adj. having ones attention or mind or energy engaged; deeply engaged in conversation; involved in military hostilities; the desperately engaged ships continued the fight; reserved in advance
engagement n. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement; a meeting arranged in advance; a mutual promise to marry; the act of giving someone a job
engaging adj. attracting or delighting; an engaging frankness
engagingly adv. in an engaging manner; she played the role engagingly
engelmannia n. common erect hairy perennial of plains and prairies of southern and central United States having sunflowerlike flowers
engender v. call forth; make children
engild v. decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
engine n. converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something used to achieve a purpose: an engine of change; self-propelled engine used to draw trains along railway tracks
engineer n. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems; the operator of a railway locomotive@v. design as an engineer; plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
engineering n. the practical application of science to commerce or industry; 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 n. engines collectively
englut v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorge v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
engorged adj. overfull as with blood
engraft v. cause to grow together parts from different plants; to fix or set securely or deeply
engram n. a postulated biochemical change (presumably in neural tissue) that represents a memory
engrave v. write upon; engrave a pen, for example; make an engraving of (an image)
engraved adj. cut or impressed into a surface; engraved invitations
engraver n. a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching; a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate
engraving n. a print made from an engraving; a block or plate that has been engraved; making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
engross v. engross (oneself) fully; enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; engage or engross wholly
engrossed adj. wholly absorbed as in thought; that engrossed look or rapt delight; written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document
engrossing adj. capable of arousing and holding the attention
engrossment n. complete attention; intense mental effort; the mental state of being preoccupied by something; the quality of being intent and concentrated
engulf v. engross (oneself) fully; flow over or cover completely
engulfed adj. rendered powerless especially by an excessive amount or profusion of something; a man engulfed by fear; completely enclosed or swallowed up; a house engulfed in flames
enhance v. increase; This will enhance your enjoyment; make better or more attractive; This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat
enhanced adj. increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality; her enhanced beauty was the result of a good night's sleep rather than makeup
enhancement n. an improvement that makes something more agreeable
enhancive adj. intensifying by augmentation and enhancement; serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
enigma n. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; a difficult problem
enigmatic adj. not clear to the understanding; I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later; resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought; an enigmatic smile
enigmatical adj. not clear to the understanding
enigmatically adv. in a cryptic manner; he said cryptically
enisle v. isolate; to make an island of
enjambement n. the running over of a sentence from one verse or couplet into another so that closely related words fall in different lines
enjambment n. the running over of a sentence from one verse or couplet into another so that closely related words fall in different lines
enjoin v. issue an injunction; tell somebody to do something
enjoining n. (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
enjoinment n. (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
enjoy v. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in; have benefit from; enjoy privileges; get pleasure from; have for one's benefit; take delight in
enjoyable adj. affording satisfaction or pleasure; the company was enjoyable
enjoyableness n. pleasantness resulting from something that can be enjoyed; the enjoyableness of an afternoon at the beach
enjoyably adv. in an enjoyable manner
enjoyer n. someone who enjoys property
enjoyment n. the pleasure felt when having a good time; act of receiving pleasure from something; the exercise of a right to benefits; deprived of the enjoyment of civil rights
enkephalin n. an endorphin having opiate qualities
enkindle v. start burning; call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses
enkindled adj. set afire
enlace v. twine or twist together
enlarge v. make larger; make large; become larger or bigger; elaborate or expatiate upon; give details
enlarged adj. expanded in scope; the enlarged authority of the committee; (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
enlargement n. the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope; an interpretation that provides additional information; a photographic print that has been enlarged
enlarger n. a optical projector used to enlarge a photograph
enlighten v. make understand; Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal; give spiritual insight to; in religion; make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
enlightened adj. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; an enlightened public; having knowledge and spiritual insight; freed from illusion@n. people who been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
enlightening adj. tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance; an enlightening glimpse of government in action; enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
enlightenment n. education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
enlist v. join the military; as of aid, help, services, or support; engage somebody to enter the army
enlisted adj. of someone who has joined the military; an enlisted man
enlistee n. any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
enlisting n. the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
enlistment n. a period of time spent in military service
enliven v. heighten or intensify; make lively; make lively or spirited
enlivened adj. made sprightly or cheerful; made lively or spirited; a meal enlivened by the music
enlivening adj. giving spirit and vivacity
enmesh v. entangle or catch in in or as if in a mesh
enmeshed adj. caught as if in a mesh; enmeshed in financial difficulties
enmity n. a state of deep-seated ill-will; the feeling of a hostile person
ennead n. the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
ennoble v. lend dignity or honor to; give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
ennoblement n. the state of being noble; the act of raising someone to the nobility
ennobling adj. investing with dignity or honor; the ennobling influence of cultural surroundings; tending to exalt; ennobling thoughts
ennui n. the feeling of being bored by something tedious
enologist n. a specialist in wine making
enology n. the art of wine making
enormity n. the quality of being outrageous; the quality of extreme wickedness; an act of extreme wickedness
enormous adj. extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; an enormous boulder
enormously adv. extremely; he was enormously popular
enormousness n. unusual largeness in size or extent
enough adj. enough to meet a purpose; enough food@adv. as much as necessary; Have I eaten enough?; (`plenty' is nonstandard)@n. a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose or satisfy a desire; enough is as good as a feast
enounce v. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
enplane v. board a plane
enquire v. inquire about
enquirer n. someone who asks a question
enquiringly adv. in an inquiring manner
enquiry n. an instance of questioning; a search for knowledge; a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
enrage v. put into a rage; make violently angry
enraged adj. marked by extreme anger; the enraged bull attached
enragement n. a feeling of intense anger
enrapture v. hold spellbound
enraptured adj. deeply moved; sat completely still, enraptured by the music; feeling great rapture or delight
enrich v. make richer; make rich or richer
enrichment n. act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding; a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth
enrobe v. provide with a coating, as of chocolates; adorn with a robe
enrol v. register formally; as a participant or member
enroll v. register formally; as a participant or member
enrolled adj. officially entered in a roll or list; an enrolled student
enrollee n. a learner who enrolls in (or is enrolled in) a class or course of study
enrollment n. the act of enrolling
enrolment n. the act of enrolling
ensconce v. fix firmly
ensemble n. a group of musicians playing or singing together; a string ensemble; a cast other than the principles; the chorus of a ballet company; an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole
ensheathe v. to cover with or as if with a sheath
enshrine v. enclose in a shrine, as of an object for religious purposes; hold sacred
enshroud v. cover as if with a shroud
ensiform adj. shaped like a sword blade; the iris has an ensiform leaf
ensign n. a person who holds a commissioned rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade; an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality; a flag flown by ship to show its nationality
ensilage n. fodder harvested while green and kept succulent by partial fermentation as in a silo
ensile v. store in a silo, as of fodder
ensky v. exalt to the skies; lift to the skies or to heaven with praise
enslave v. make a slave of; bring into servitude
enslaved adj. held in slavery; born of enslaved parents
enslavement n. the state of being a slave; the act of making slaves of your captives
enslaving n. the act of making slaves of your captives
ensnare v. take or catch as if in a snare or trap; catch in or as if in a trap
ensnarl v. entangle or catch in in or as if in a mesh
ensorcelled adj. under a spell
ensuant adj. following as an effect or result; the ensuant response to his appeal
ensue v. issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
ensuing adj. following immediately and as a result of what went before; ensuing events confirmed the prediction
ensure v. make certain of; This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us; be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
entablature n. the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
entail v. have as a logical consequence; impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result; What does this move entail?@n. land received by fee tail
entailment n. something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
entangle v. entrap; twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
entangled adj. deeply involved especially in something complicated; felt unwilling entangled in their affairs; twisted together in a tangled mass; toiled through entangled growths of mesquite; involved in difficulties
entanglement n. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
entellus n. langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India
entente n. an informal alliance between countries; a friendly understanding between political powers
enter v. to come or go into; become a participant; be involved in; enter a race; register formally; as a participant or member; be or play a part of or in; make a record of; set down in permanent form; come on stage; in the theater
enteral adj. of or relating to the enteron; of or relating to or inside the intestines
enteric adj. of or relating to the enteron; of or relating to or inside the intestines
enterics n. rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
entering adj. that is going in; the entering class@n. a movement into or inward; the act of entering
enteritis n. inflammation of the intestine
enterobacteria n. rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
enteron n. the alimentary canal (especially of an embryo or a coelenterate)
enterotoxemia n. a disease of cattle and sheep that is attributed to toxins absorbed from the intestines
enterovirus n. any of a group of picornaviruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas (especially the nervous system)
enterprise n. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); he had doubts about the whole enterprise; an organization created for business ventures; a growing enterprise must have a bold leader
enterpriser n. someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
enterprising adj. marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects; an enterprising foreign policy; marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative
enterprisingly adv. in an enterprising manner; `Let's go up that mountain,' she said enterprisingly
entertain v. provide entertainment for; take into consideration, have in view; maintain; as of a theory, thoughts, or feelings
entertained adj. pleasantly occupied
entertainer n. a person who tries to please or amuse
entertaining adj. agreeably diverting or amusing; an entertaining puppet show
entertainingly adv. in an entertaining manner; Byron's consumed memoirs possessed the merit of being well and entertainingly written
entertainment n. an activity that entertains
enthalpy n. the sum of the internal energy of a system and the product of its volume and pressure
enthral v. hold spellbound
enthrall v. hold spellbound
enthralled adj. held in slavery; filled with wonder and delight
enthralling adj. capturing interest as if by a spell; an enthralling book
enthrallingly adv. in a bewitching manner
enthrallment n. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
enthrone v. provide with power and authority; put a monarch on the throne
enthronement n. the ceremony of installing a new monarch
enthronization n. the ceremony of installing a new monarch
enthuse v. cause to feel enthusiasm; utter with enthusiasm
enthusiasm n. a feeling of excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm; a lively interest; enthusiasm for his program is growing
enthusiast n. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity; a person having a strong liking for something
enthusiastic adj. having or showing great excitement and interest; enthusiastic crowds filled the streets; very positive; an enthusiastic response
entice v. provoke someone to do something through promises or persuasion
enticement n. something tempting or enticing; qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
enticing adj. highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire; difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement
entire adj. constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; an entire town devastated by an earthquake@n. uncastrated adult male horse
entirely adv. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; entirely satisfied with the meal; (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly' as in ); without any others being included or involved; was entirely to blame
entireness n. the state of being total
entirety n. the state of being total
entitle v. give the right to; give a title to; give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
entitled adj. qualified for by right according to law; we are all entitled to equal protection under the law; given a title or identifying name; the book entitled `A Tale of Two Cities'
entitlement n. right granted by law or contract esp to benefits
entity n. anything having existence (living or nonliving)
ento adj. (prefix) within; e.g. `endo' and `ento' are prefixes in such words as `endometrium' and `entoderm'
entoblast n. the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems
entoderm n. the inner germ layer that develops into the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems
entomb v. place in a grave or tomb
entombment n. the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
entomologic adj. of or relating to the biological science of entomology
entomological adj. of or relating to the biological science of entomology; entomological research
entomologist n. a zoologist who studies insects
entomology n. the branch of zoology that studies insects
entomophilous adj. (of flowering plants; especially orchids etc) pollinated by insects
entomophobia n. a morbid fear of insects
entoparasite n. any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
entoproct n. any of various mosslike aquatic animals usually forming branching colonies; each polyp having a both mouth and anus within a closed ring of tentacles
entourage n. the group following and attending to some important person
entozoa n. any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
entozoan adj. of or relating to entozoa; living within a living animal usually as a parasite@n. any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
entozoic adj. living within a living animal usually as a parasite; entozoic worms
entozoon n. any of various parasites that live in the internal organs of animals (especially intestinal worms)
entrails n. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
entrain v. board a train; drag along, either literally or metaphorically, as in one's wake
entrance v. attract; cause to be enamored; put into a trance@n. something that allows entry or exit; they waited at the entrance to the garden; a movement into or inward; the act of entering; she made a grand entrance
entranced adj. filled with wonder and delight
entrancement n. a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment
entranceway n. something that allows entry or exit
entrancing adj. capturing interest as if by a spell; antique papers of entrancing design
entrant n. a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise; a well publicized entrant is the pocket computer; any new participant in some activity; someone who enters; one who enters a competition
entrap v. take or catch as if in a snare or trap; catch in or as if in a trap
entreat v. ask for or request earnestly
entreatingly adv. in a beseeching manner
entreaty n. earnest or urgent request
entree n. the principal dish of a meal; the right to enter; something that allows entry or exit; the act of entering; she made a graceful entree into the ballroom
entrench v. fix firmly or securely; trespass or encroach; infringe; occupy a trench or secured area
entrenched adj. dug in; established firmly and securely; the entrenched power of the nobility
entrenchment n. an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
entrepot n. a port where merchandise can be imported and re-exported with paying import duties; a depository for goods
entrepreneur n. someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
entrepreneurial adj. of or relating to an entrepreneur; entrepreneurial risks; willing to take risks in order to make a profit
entropy n. (thermodynamics) a measure of the amount of energy in a system that is available for doing work; entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity
entrust v. To confer a trust upon; put into the care or protection of someone
entry n. an item inserted in a written record; the act of beginning something new; a written record of a commercial transaction; a message submitted in a competition; something that allows entry or exit; the act of entering
entryway n. something that allows entry or exit; beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral
entwine v. tie or link together; twine or twist together
enumerable adj. that can be counted
enumerate v. specify individually; determine the number or amount of
enumeration n. a numbered list; the act of counting
enunciate v. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; express or state clearly
enunciation n. the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
enured adj. made tough by habitual exposure
enuresis n. involuntary urination (usually during sleep)
envelop v. enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
envelope n. a flat rectangular paper container for papers; any wrapper or covering; a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves; a natural covering (as by a fluid); the spacecraft detected an envelope of gas around the comet
enveloped adj. completely enclosed or swallowed up; the fog-enveloped cliffs
enveloping adj. concealing by enclosing or wrapping as if in something that is not solid; the enveloping darkness; surrounding and closing in on or hemming in; the army's enveloping maneuver@n. the act of enclosing something inside something else
envelopment n. the act of enclosing something inside something else
envenom v. cause to be bitter or resentful; add poison to
enviable adj. causing envy; an enviable position
enviably adv. in an enviable manner; she was enviably fluent in French
envious adj. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; envious of their art collection; that feels envy of another's possessions
enviously adv. with jealousy; in an envious manner
enviousness n. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another
environ v. be around
environment n. the totality of surrounding conditions; he longed for the comfortable environment of his livingroom; the area in which something exists or lives
environmental adj. of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings; environmental factors; concerned with the ecological effects of altering the environment; environmental pollution
environmentally adv. for the environment; the new recycling policy is environmentally safe
environs n. the area in which something exists or lives
envisage v. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
envision v. imagine; see in one's mind; picture to oneself
envisioned adj. seen in the mind as a mental image; the glory of his envisioned future
envisioning n. visual imagery
envoi n. a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry
envoy n. a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador; someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else; a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry
envy v. feel envious towards; admire enviously; be envious of; set one's heart on@n. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another
enwrap v. enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
enwrapped adj. wrapped up or enclosed within a covering; the little packet enwrapped in a faded yellow envelope; enclosed or enveloped in something immaterial; she sat enwrapped in sullen defiance
enwreathe v. wreathe, envelop
enzymatic adj. of or relating to or produced by an enzyme
enzyme n. any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
eohippus n. earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized 4-toed Eocene animal
eolith n. a crude stone artifact (as a chipped flint); possibly the earliest tools
eolithic adj. of or relating to the earliest period of the Stone Age (characterized by the use of eoliths)
eolotropic adj. (physics) having properties with different values along different axes
eon n. the longest division of geological time; two or more eras; an immeasurably long period of time; (in Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe
eonian adj. of or relating to a geological eon (longer than an era); lasting for an indefinitely long period of time
eoraptor n. a theropod dinosaur of the genus Eoraptor
eosin n. a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studing cell structures
eosinophil n. a leukocyte readily stained with eosin
eosinophile n. a leukocyte readily stained with eosin
eosinophilia n. a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood
eosinophilic adj. of or relating to eosinophil
epacris n. any heathlike evergreen shrub of the genus Epacris grown for their showy and crowded spikes of small bell-shaped or tubular flowers
epanalepsis n. repetition after intervening words
epanaphora n. repetition of a word or phrase as the beginning of successive clauses
epanodos n. repetition or recapitulation in reverse order
epanorthosis n. immediate rephrasing for intensification or justification
eparchial adj. of or relating to an eparchy
eparchy n. a diocese of the Eastern Christian Church
epaulet n. an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
epaulette n. an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
epauliere n. protects the shoulder
epee n. a sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade
epergne n. a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers
epha n. an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel
ephah n. an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel
ephedra n. jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds
ephedrine n. white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used to treat allergies and asthma
ephemera n. something transitory; lasting a day
ephemeral adj. enduring a very short time; the ephemeral joys of childhood
ephemerality n. the property of lasting for a very short time
ephemeralness n. the property of lasting for a very short time
ephemerid n. short-lived insect
ephemeris n. an annual publication containing tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year
ephemeropteran n. short-lived insect
epic adj. surpassing the ordinary especially in size or scale; an epic voyage; constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic; epic tradition@n. a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
epical adj. constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
epicalyx n. a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus
epicarp n. outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape
epicarpal adj. of or relating to the epicarp
epicene adj. having an ambiguous sexual identity; having unsuitable feminine qualities
epicenter n. the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
epicentre n. the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
epicine n. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs
epicure n. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
epicurean n. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)@adj. devoted to pleasure; epicurean pleasures; furnishing gratification of the senses; an epicurean banquet
epicureanism n. a doctrine of hedonsim that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers
epicycle n. a circle that rolls around (inside or outside) another circle; generates an epicycloid or hypocycloid
epicyclic adj. of or relating to an epicycle; epicyclic gear train
epicyclical adj. of or relating to an epicycle
epicycloid n. a line generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle
epidemic n. a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease@adj. (especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many individuals in a community or a population simultaneously
epidemiologic adj. of or relating to epidemiology
epidemiological adj. of or relating to epidemiology; epidemiological studies
epidemiologist n. a medical scientist who studies the transmission and control of epidemic diseases
epidemiology n. the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
epidendron n. any of various orchids of the genus Epidendrum
epidermal adj. of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula
epidermic adj. of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula
epidermis n. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
epidiascope n. a projector for images for both transparent and opaque objects
epididymis n. a convoluted tubule in each testis; carries sperm to vas deferens
epidural adj. on or outside the dura mater@n. 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
epigenesis n. a geological change in the mineral content of rock after the rock has formed
epiglottis n. a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
epigon n. an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician
epigone n. an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician
epigram n. a witty saying
epigrammatic adj. terse and witty and like a maxim
epigraph n. a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing; an engraved inscription
epigraphy n. the study of ancient inscriptions
epikeratophakia n. 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
epilate v. remove body hair with a razor
epilepsy n. a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
epileptic adj. of or relating to or characteristic of epilepsy; epileptic seizure@n. a person who has epilepsy
epilithic adj. growing on stone; epilithic mosses
epilog n. a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play; a short passage added at the end of a literary work
epilogue n. a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play; a short passage added at the end of a literary work; the epilogue told what eventually happened to the main characters
epimorphic adj. (biology) characterized by incomplete metamorphosis; having the same number of body segments in successive stages
epinephrin n. a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
epinephrine n. a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
epiphany n. a divine manifestation
epiphenomenon n. a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon
epiphora n. repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc.
epiphyllum n. any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers
epiphyseal adj. relating to the epiphysis of a bone
epiphysis n. 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
epiphyte n. plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
epiphytic adj. (botany) of or relating to epiphytes
epiphytotic adj. (of plants) epidemic among plants of a single kind especially over a wide area; an epiphytotic blight of potatoes
epiplexis n. a rhetorical device in which the speaker reproaches the audience in order to incite or convince them
episcia n. any plant of the genus Episcia; usually creeping and stoloniferous and of cascading habit; grown for their colorful foliage and flowers
episcopacy n. government of a church by bishops; episcopate
episcopal adj. denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops
episcopate n. the rank, office, or term of bishop; a body of bishops
episiotomy n. surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
episode n. a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events; a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series; a part of a broadcast serial
episodic adj. of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes; the book is episodic and the incidents don't always hang together; occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals; episodic in his affections
episodically adv. in an episodic manner
epispadias n. a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis
episperm n. protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants
epistasis n. the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene
epistaxis n. bleeding from the nose
epistemic adj. of or relating to epistemology; epistemic modal
epistemological adj. of or relating to epistemology
epistemologist n. a specialist in epistemology
epistemology n. the philosophical theory of knowledge
epistle n. especially a long, formal letter
epistolary adj. written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence; an endless sequence of epistolary love affairs
epistolatory adj. written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence; the epistolatory novel
epistrophe n. repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc.
epitaph n. an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there; a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
epithalamion n. pl. -miums or -mia; a song or poem in honor of a bride and bridegroom
epithalamium n. pl. -miums or -mia; a song or poem in honor of a bride and bridegroom
epithelial adj. of or belonging to the epithelium; epithelial layer
epitheliod adj. resembling epithelium
epithelioma n. a malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue
epithelium n. membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
epithet n. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase; descriptive word or phrase
epitome n. a standard or typical example; a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
epitomize v. be typical of
epizoa n. any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
epizoan adj. of or relating to epizoa
epizoic adj. living or growing on the exterior surface of an animal usually as a parasite; an epizoic plant parasite
epizoon n. any external parasitic organism (as fleas)
epizootic adj. (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region; an epizootic disease
epkwele n. the basic unit of money in Equatorial Guinea
epoch n. a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event; (astronomy) the precise date that is the point of reference for which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is referred; a unit of geological time
epochal adj. highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era; epochal decisions made by Roosevelt and Churchill
eponym n. the name of a person for whom something is supposedly named; Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople
eponymic adj. being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym
eponymous adj. being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym
epos n. a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme; a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
epoxy v. glue with epoxy; epoxy the shards@n. a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
epsilon n. the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet
eptatretus n. a fossil hagfish of the genus Eptatretus
eq n. 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 adj. not varying; an equable climate; not easily irritated; an equable temper
equably adv. in an equable manner; he is an equably cheerful fellow
equal n. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group@v. be identical or equivalent to; be equal to in quality or ability@adj. well matched; having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; on equal terms; equal in amount or value
equalised adj. caused to be equal
equaliser n. reduces frequency distortion; an equivalent counterbalancing weight
equalitarian n. a person who believes in the equality of all people
equalitarianism n. the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
equality n. the quality or state of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status; a state of essential equality or equivalence
equalization n. the act of making equal or uniform
equalize v. compensate; make the score equal; make equal or uniform; let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
equalized adj. caused to be equal
equalizer n. reduces frequency distortion; an equivalent counterbalancing weight; a score that makes the match even
equally adv. (often followed by `as') to the same degree; they were equally beautiful; (`every bit' is informal as in ); in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way; they split their winnings equally
equanimity n. steadiness of mind under stress; he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
equanimous adj. in full control of your faculties
equatability n. capability of being equated
equate v. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
equating n. the act of regarding as equal
equation n. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal; the act of regarding as equal
equator n. 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
equatorial adj. of or relating to or at an equator; equatorial diameter; of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator; equatorial heat; of or existing at or near the geographic equator; equatorial Africa
equerry n. an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles; a personal attendant of the British royal family
equestrian adj. of or relating to or composed of knights; of or relating to or featuring horseback riding@n. a man skilled in equitation
equestrienne n. a female equestrian
equiangular adj. having all angles equal
equid n. hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck
equidistant adj. the same distance apart at every point
equilateral adj. having all sides or faces equal
equilibrate v. bring to a chemical stasis or equilibrium; bring into balance or equilibrium
equilibrium n. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another; a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates; equality of distribution
equilibrize v. bring into balance or equilibrium
equilisation n. the act of making equal or uniform
equine n. hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck@adj. resembling a horse; of or belonging to the family Equidae
equinoctial n. the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles@adj. relating to the vicinity of the equator; relating to an equinox (when the lengths or night and day are equal)
equinox n. 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; (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
equip v. provide with equipment; provide with abilities or understanding
equipage n. the equipment and supplies of a military force; a wheeled vehicle drawn by horses
equipment n. an artifact needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
equipoise n. equality of distribution
equipoised adj. lacking lateral dominance; being neither right-handed nor left-handed
equipotent adj. having equal strength or efficacy
equipped adj. provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate; a well equipped playground; provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
equipping n. the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
equiprobable adj. equally probable
equipt adj. provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
equitable adj. implying justice dictated by reason, conscience, and a natural sense of what is fair to all; equitable treatment of all citizens
equitably adv. in an equitable manner; the inheritance was equitably divided among the sisters
equitation n. riding a horse as a sport
equity n. the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it; the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation; conformity with rules or standards
equivalence n. a state of essential equality or equivalence; essential equality and interchangeability; qualities that are comparable
equivalent adj. equal in amount or value; equivalent amounts; essentially equal@n. 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
equivocal adj. open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; an equivocal statement; open to question; aliens of equivocal loyalty
equivocally adv. in an ambiguous manner
equivocalness n. unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
equivocate v. be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
equivocation n. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth; intentionally vague or ambiguous; deliberate vagueness or ambiguity; falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
era n. a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event; a major division of geological time; an era is divided into two or more periods
eradicable adj. able to be eradicated or rooted out
eradicate v. kill in large numbers; destroy completely, as if down to the roots
eradication n. the complete destruction of every trace of something
eradicator n. someone who exterminates; someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects
erasable adj. capable of having having clear evidence of eliminated without trace; a signal too loud to be erasable in a single pass through the erase head
erase v. remove from memory or existence; remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!; wipe out magnetically recorded information
eraser n. an implement used to erase something
erasure n. correction by erasing; deletion by an act of expunging or erasing
erbium n. a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
ere prep. or conj. before
erect v. construct, build, or erect; cause to rise up@adj. upright in position or posture; an erect stature; (physiology) of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
erectile adj. capable of being raised to an upright position; erectile feathers; (physiology) filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood; erectile tissue
erecting n. the act of building or putting up
erection n. an erect penis; a structure that has been erected; the act of building or putting up
erectly adv. in a straight-backed manner; the old man still walks erectly
erectness n. the property of being upright in posture; position at right angles to the horizon
erelong adv. before long; soon
eremite n. a Christian recluse
eremitic adj. of or relating to or befitting eremites or their practices of hermitic living; eremitic austerities; characterized by ascetic solitude; the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony
erg n. a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
ergo adv. (used as a sentenced connector) therefore or consequently
ergocalciferol n. a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
ergonomic adj. of or relating to ergonomics
ergonomics n. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
ergosterol n. a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
ergot n. a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus; 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
ergotic adj. relating to or produced by ergot
ergotism n. poisoning by ergot-infected grain products and characterized by inflamed skin or gangrene in the limbs
ergotropic adj. of or relating to ergotropism
ergotropism n. an affinity for work
erica n. any plant of the genus Erica
eringo n. any plant of the genus Eryngium
eriogonum n. any plant of the genus Eriogonum with small clustered flowers
ermine n. the expensive white fur of the ermine; mustelid of northern hemisphere in its white winter coat
ern n. bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland
erne n. bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland
erode v. become ground down or deteriorate; remove soil or rock, as of wind or water
eroded adj. worn away as by water or ice or wind
eroding n. the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
erogenous adj. sensitive to sexual stimulation
erose adj. having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed
erosion n. the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it); condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind; erosion by chemical action
erosive adj. wearing away by friction; the erosive effects of waves on the shoreline; of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
erotic adj. giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
erotically adv. in an erotic manner
eroticism n. a state of anticipation of sexuality; the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
erotism n. a state of anticipation of sexuality; the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
err v. to make a mistake or be incorrect; wander from a direct course or at random
errancy n. (Christianity) holding views that disagree with accepted doctrine; a tendency to err
errand n. a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
errant adj. capable of making an error
errata n. a list of corrigenda
erratic adj. liable to sudden unpredictable change; erratic behavior; having no fixed course; an erratic comet; likely to perform unpredictably; erratic winds are the bane of a sailor
erratically adv. in an erratic unpredictable manner; economic changes are proceeding erratically
erratum n. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
errhine adj. causing nasal discharge
erring adj. capable of making an error
erroneous adj. containing or characterized by error; erroneous conclusions
erroneously adv. in a mistaken manner
erroneousness n. inadvertent incorrectness
error n. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; inadvertent incorrectness; a misconception resulting from incorrect information
errorless adj. free from error; an errorless baseball game
ersatz adj. artificial and inferior; ersatz coffee
erst adv. archaic; formerly
erstwhile adj. belonging to some prior time; erstwhile friend
eruct v. expel gas from the stomach
eructation n. (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava; a reflex that expels wind noisily from the stomach through the mouth
erudite adj. having or showing profound knowledge; an erudite professor
eruditely adv. with erudition; in an erudite manner; he talked eruditely about Indian mythology
eruditeness n. profound knowledge
erudition n. profound knowledge
erupt v. start abruptly; erupt or intensify suddenly; start to burn; as of teeth, for example; become active and spew forth lava and rocks; of volcanoes; become suddenly excited or angry
erupting adj. erupting or tending to erupt; people fled from the erupting volcano
eruption n. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material; any eruption of the skin; (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava; a sudden very loud noise; the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
eruptive adj. igneous rock produced by eruption and solidified on or near the earth's surface; rhyolite or andesite or basalt; igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth's surface; granite or diorite or gabbro
erwinia n. rod-shaped motile bacteria that attack plants
eryngo n. any plant of the genus Eryngium
erysipelas n. an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes
erythrina n. 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
erythroblast n. a nucleated cell in bone marrow from which red blood cells develop
erythrocyte n. a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
erythroid adj. relating to erythrocytes
erythrolysin n. any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
erythromycin n. an antibiotic obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
escalade n. an act of scaling the walls of a fortification
escalate v. increase in extent or intensity
escalation n. an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; higher wages caused an escalation of prices or there was a gradual escalation of hostilities
escalator n. a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt
escallop variant of scallop
escapade n. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful); any carefree episode
escape n. the act of escaping physically; he made his escape from the mental hospital@v. run away from confinement; fail to experience; escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action; be incomprehensible to
escaped adj. having escaped, especially from confinement; searching for two escaped prisoners
escapee n. someone who escapes
escapement n. regulates movement
escapism n. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; his alcohol problem was a form of escapism
escapist n. a person who escapes into a world of fantasy
escapologist n. someone who is expert in the art of escaping
escargot n. edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic
escarole n. variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges
escarp n. a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
escarpment n. a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
eschalot n. type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning
eschar n. a dry scab formed on the skin following a burn or cauterization of the skin
eschatologist n. a theologian who specializes in eschatology
eschatology n. the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and judgment; heaven and hell; the end of the world
escheat n. a reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs; the property that reverts to the state
escherichia n. a genus of enteric bacteria
eschew v. avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
escolar n. large snake mackerel with rings like spectacles around its eyes
escort v. accompany as an escort; accompany or escort@n. someone who escorts and protects a prominent person; the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them; an attendant who is employed to accompany someone
escritoire n. a piece of furniture used for a writing desk
escrow n. 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
escudo n. the basic monetary unit of Portugal; equal to 100 centavo; the basic unit of money on Cape Verde; equal to 100 centavos
escutcheon n. a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers; (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed; a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
esophageal adj. relating to the esophagus
esophagus n. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
esoteric adj. confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories
esoterica n. secrets known only to an initiated minority
esp n. apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
espadrille n. a sandal with a sole made of rope or rubber and a cloth upper part
espalier n. a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat
espanole n. brown sauce with tomatoes and a caramelized mixture of minced carrots and onions and celery seasoned with madeira
esparcet n. 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 adj. surpassing what is common or usual or expected; he paid especial attention to her
especially adv. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger; in a special manner
espial n. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
espionage n. the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
esplanade n. a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
espousal n. the act of becoming betrothed or engaged; archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
espouse v. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; take in marriage; take up the cause or ideology of (beliefs, tasks, etc.)
espresso n. brewed by forcing steam through powdered coffee beans
esprit n. liveliness of mind or spirit
espy v. catch sight of
esquire v. accompany as an escort@n. (in medieval England) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
essay v. make an effort or attempt; put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to@n. an analytic or interpretive literary composition; a tentative attempt
essayist n. a writer of literary works
essence n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
essential adj. absolutely necessary; vitally necessary; essential tools and materials; basic and fundamental; the essential feature; of the greatest importance; being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc@n. anything indispensable
essentiality n. basic importance
essentially adv. at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature; the argument was essentially a technical one
essentialness n. basic importance
essonite n. a garnet ranging in color from yellow to brown
establish v. set up or found; set up or lay the groundwork for; establish a new department; establish the validity of something; institute, enact, or establish; bring about; place; build or establish something abstract
established adj. brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; the established social order; securely established; an established reputation; settled securely and unconditionally; conforming with accepted standards
establishment n. the act of forming something; he still remembers the establishment of the hospital; an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
estaminet n. a small (and usually shabby) cafe selling wine and beer and coffee
estate n. all of your assets (whether real or personal property) and liabilities; extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; the family owned a large estate on Long Island
esteem n. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); it is held in esteem; a feeling of delighted approval and liking; an attitude of admiration or esteem@v. regard highly; think much of; look on as or consider
esteemed adj. having an illustrious reputation; respected; our esteemed leader
ester n. formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
esterify v. change into an ester; of chemical compounds
esthete n. one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature
esthetic n. a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful@adj. concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; the aesthetic faculties; relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics; aesthetic values
esthetical adj. concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
esthetically adv. in a tasteful way; this building is aesthetically very pleasing
esthetician n. a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty
esthetics n. the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste
estimable adj. deserving of respect or high regard; deserving of esteem and respect; may be computed or estimated; estimable assets
estimate v. form an opinion about; judge tentatively; form an estimate of, esp. quantities or time; I estimate this chicken to weigh at three pounds@n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; an estimate of what it would cost
estimated adj. calculated approximately; an estimated mass of 25 g
estimation n. a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation); the respect with which a person is held; they had a high estimation of his ability; an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
estimator n. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
estival adj. (rare) of or occurring in summer; the sky was a burnished aestival blue
estivate v. sleep during summer, as of certain animals
estivation n. cessation from or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
estoppel n. a rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled
estragon n. aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia; fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
estrange v. remove from customary environment or associations; arouse enmity or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
estranged adj. caused to be unloved
estrangement n. separation resulting from hostility; the feeling of being alienated from other people
estranging adj. making one feel out of place or alienated; the landscape was estranging
estrogen n. secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
estrogenic adj. relating to or caused by estrogen
estrone n. a weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary
estrous adj. (of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat; the estrous state
estrus n. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
estuarial adj. of or relating to or found in estuaries
estuarine adj. of or relating to or found in estuaries
estuary n. the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
esurience n. excessive desire to eat; extreme gluttony
esurient adj. extremely hungry; fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy; (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity; devouring or craving food in great quantities
eta n. the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet
etagere n. a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments
etamin n. a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
etamine n. a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
etcetera n. more of the same@adv. continuing in the same way
etch v. make an etching of
etched adj. cut or impressed into a surface
etcher n. someone who etches
etching n. an impression made from an etched plate; an etched plate made with the use of acid; making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
eternal adj. continuing forever or indefinitely; eternal truths; lasting for an indefinitely long period of time; tiresomely long; seemingly without end; the wait seemed eternal
eternalize v. make famous for ever
eternally adv. for a limitless time
eternity n. time without end; a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife; a seemingly endless time interval (waiting)
eternize v. cause to continue indefinitely; make famous for ever
ethanamide n. a colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds
ethane n. a colorless odorless gas used as fuel
ethanediol n. a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
ethanol n. 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
ethene n. a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals
ether n. (archaic) the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
ethereal adj. characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air; physical rather than ethereal forms; (chemistry) of or containing or dissolved in ether; ethereal solution
etherealize v. make ethereal
etherify v. change into an ether; etherify an alcohol
etherize v. anesthetize with ether
ethernet n. a type of networking technology for local area networks; originally developed by Xerox Corporation; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second
ethic n. the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group; the Puritan ethic; a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct
ethical adj. of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics; ethical codes; conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior; an ethical lawyer; adhering to ethical and moral principles; it seems ethical and right
ethically adv. in an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics; he behaved ethically
ethics n. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong; the philosophical study of moral values and rules
ethnic adj. relating to or being a member of an ethnic group; ethnic frontiers; denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people; ethnic food
ethnical adj. relating to or being a member of an ethnic group
ethnically adv. with respect to ethnicity; the neighborhood is ethnically diverse
ethnicity n. an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties; ethnicity has a strong influence on community status relations
ethnocentric adj. centered on a specific ethnic group, usually one's own
ethnocentrism n. belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
ethnographer n. an anthropologist who does ethnography
ethnographic adj. of or relating to ethnography
ethnographical adj. of or relating to ethnography; ethnographical data
ethnography n. the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies
ethnologic adj. of or relating to ethnology
ethnological adj. of or relating to ethnology; ethnological field work
ethnologist n. an anthropologist who studies ethnology
ethnology n. the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
ethnos n. people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture
ethologist n. a zoologist who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
ethology n. the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
ethos n. the distinctive spirit of a people or an era; the Greek ethos
ethosuximide n. an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy
ethoxyethane n. a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid used as an inhalation anesthetic
ethyl n. the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
ethylene n. a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals
ethyne n. a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
etiolate v. make weak by stunting the growth or development of; bleach and alter the natural development of (a green plant) by excluding sunlight; make pale or sickly@adj. (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light
etiolated adj. (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light; etiolated celery
etiologic adj. of or relating to the philosophical study of etiology; relating to the etiology of a disease
etiological adj. of or relating to the philosophical study of etiology; relating to the etiology of a disease; etiological agent
etiologist n. a specialist in the etiology of diseases
etiology n. the cause of a disease; the philosophical study of causation
etiquette n. rules governing socially acceptable behavior
etna n. a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air
etodolac n. Lodine is the trade name of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
etude n. a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity
etui n. small ornamental ladies' bag for small articles
etymological adj. based on or belonging to etymology; I merely drew an etymological distinction
etymologist n. a lexicographer who specializes in etymology
etymologize v. construct the history of words
etymologizing n. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
etymology n. a history of a word; the study of the sources and development of words
etymon n. a word form from which other words are derived
eubacteria n. a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella
eubacterium n. a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella
eucalypt n. a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
eucalyptus n. wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber; a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
eucaryote n. 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
eucaryotic adj. having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei
euchre n. 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
euclidean adj. relating to geometry as developed by Euclid
euclidian adj. relating to geometry as developed by Euclid
eudaemon n. (Greek) a benevolent spirit
eudaemonic adj. producing happiness and well-being
eudemon n. (Greek) a benevolent spirit
eudemonic adj. producing happiness and well-being
eudemonism n. an ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason
eudiometer n. a graduated glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases
eugenic adj. pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced
eugenics n. the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating)
euglena n. minute single-celled green freshwater organism having a single flagella; often classed as algae
euglenid n. marine and freshwater green or colorless flagellate organism
euglenoid n. marine and freshwater green or colorless flagellate organism
euglenophyte n. marine and freshwater green or colorless flagellate organism
eukaryote n. 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 adj. having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei
eulogise v. praise formally and eloquently
eulogist n. an orator who delivers eulogies or panegyrics
eulogistic adj. formal expression of praise
eulogize v. praise formally and eloquently
eulogy n. a formal expression of praise
eunuch n. a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
euphemism n. an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive
euphemistic adj. of an inoffensive substitute for offensive terminology; `peepee' is a common euphemistic term
euphemistically adv. in a euphemistic manner; his violent death was euphemistically referred to as a passing away
euphemize v. refer to something with a euphemism
euphonic adj. of or relating to or characterized by euphony
euphonical adj. of or relating to or characterized by euphony
euphonious adj. having a pleasant sound; a euphonious trill of silver laughter; (of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound; not harsh or strident; her euphonious Southern speech
euphonium n. a brass instrument; the tenor of the tuba family
euphonous adj. having a pleasant sound
euphony n. any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
euphorbium n. an acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine
euphoria n. a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
euphoriant adj. tending to produce euphoria@n. a drug that tends to produce elation and euphoria
euphoric adj. exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
euphuism n. any artificially elegant style of language; 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
eureka interj. used to express triumph on a discovery
eurhythmics n. the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions
euronithopod n. widespread group including duck-billed dinosaurs and their early relatives (hadrosaurs; trachodon; iguanodon)
europium n. a bivalent and trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group
eurypterid n. large extinct scorpion-like arthropod considered related to horseshoe crabs
eurythmics n. the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions
eusporangiate adj. (of ferns) having sporangia that arise from a group of epidermal cells; eusporangiate ferns of the families Ophioglossaceae and Marattiaceae
eusporangium n. a sporangium that arises from a group of epidermal cells
eutectic n. a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point
euthanasia n. the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
euthenics n. a science dealing with the improvement of human qualities by changes in environment -- euthenic adj.
eutherian n. mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials@adj. of or relating to or belonging to the subclass Eutheria; eutherian mammals
evacuant adj. strongly laxative
evacuate v. move out of an unsafe location into safety; empty completely; evacuate the bottle; move people from their homes or country; create a vacuum in (a bulb, flask, reaction vessel, etc.); excrete or discharge from the body
evacuated adj. emptied by being pumped out or having a vacuum created; a highly evacuated glass tube
evacuation n. the act of removing the contents of something; the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; esp. for protection; the bodily process of discharging waste matter
evacuee n. a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place
evade v. avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues; escape, either physically or mentally
evaluate v. place a value on; judge the worth of something
evaluation n. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of; an appraisal of the value of something
evaluative adj. exercising or involving careful evaluations; the literary judge uses many evaluative terms
evaluator n. an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
evanesce v. disappear gradually; as of emotions, for example
evanescence n. the property of lasting for a very short time
evanescent adj. tending to vanish like vapor; evanescent beauty
evangel n. four books in the New Testament that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
evangelical adj. relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels; evangelical Christianity
evangelicalism n. stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation
evangelism n. conversion resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
evangelist n. a preacher of the Christian gospel
evangelistic adj. relating to or promoting the preaching and dissemination of the Christian gospel; evangelistic fervor; marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause
evangelize v. preach the gospel (to); convert to Christianity
evaporable adj. used of substances
evaporate v. lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue;evaporate milk
evaporated adj. drawn off in the form of vapor; evaporated molecules boil off; used of milk; reduced in volume by having moisture expelled before canning
evaporation n. the process of becoming a vapor; the process of extracting moisture (as by heat)
evaporative adj. relating to or causing or being caused by evaporation; an evaporative cooler
evaporite n. the sediment that is left after the evaporation of seawater
evaporometer n. an instrument that measures rate of evaporation of water
evasion n. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth; nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible
evasive adj. deliberately vague or ambiguous; his answers were brief, constrained and evasive; avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire; pilots are taught to take evasive action; skillful at eluding capture
evasively adv. 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 n. intentionally vague or ambiguous; deliberate vagueness or ambiguity
eve n. the day before; he always arrives on the eve of her departure; the period immediately before something; on the eve of the French Revolution; the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
even v. make level or straight@adj. divisible by two; equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced; even amounts of butter and sugar@adv. used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
evenfall n. the time of day immediately following sunset
evenhanded adj. without partiality; evenhanded justice
evenhandedly adv. in a fair evenhanded manner
evening n. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); he enjoyed the evening light across the lake; a later concluding time period; it was the evening of the Roman Empire
eveningwear n. attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening
evenly adv. in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way; a class evenly divided between girls and boys; in a level and regular way
evenness n. a quality of uniformity and lack of variation; the quality of being balanced
evensong n. the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays; (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer
event n. something that happens at a given place and time; a special set of circumstances; in that event, the first possibility is excluded
eventful adj. full of events or incidents; the most exhausting and eventful day of my life; having important issues or results; an eventful decision
eventide n. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
eventual adj. expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating; hope of eventual (or ultimate) rescue
eventuality n. a possible event or occurrence or result
eventually adv. within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; he will understand eventually; after a long period of time or an especially long delay
eventuate v. come out in the end
ever adv. at any time; did you ever smoke?; at all times; all the time and on every occasion; ever hoping to strike it rich; (intensifier for adjectives) very; she was ever so friendly
everblooming adj. blooming more or less continuously throughout the growing season
everglade n. a low-lying tract of swampy or marshy land
evergreen adj. bearing foliage throughout the year@n. a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
everlasting n. any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color@adj. continuing forever or indefinitely; life everlasting; expletives used informally as intensifiers
everlastingly adv. for a limitless time
everlastingness n. the property of lasting forever
evermore adv. at any future time; in the future; lead a blameless life evermore; for a limitless time
eversion n. the position of being turned outward; the eversion of the foot; the act of turning inside out
everting n. the act of turning inside out
every adj. each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified; every third seat; (used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception; every person is mortal
everybody pron. every person
everyday adj. found in the ordinary course of events; a placid everyday scene; occurring or done each day; an everyday occurrence; suited for everyday use; everyday clothes; commonplace and ordinary; the familiar everyday world
everydayness n. ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace
everyman n. the ordinary person
everyone pron. every person
everyplace adv. to or in any or all places; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
everything pron. all that exists; all that is relevant
everywhere adv. 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; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
evict v. expel from one's property; force to move out
eviction n. 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; the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from land by process of law
evidence v. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; provide evidence for@n. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling
evidenced adj. supported by evidence; their evidenced friendliness to the US
evident adj. clearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses; evident hostility; capable of being seen or noticed; a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript
evidential adj. serving as or based on evidence; evidential signs of a forced entry
evidentiary adj. (law) pertaining to or constituting evidence; evidentiary technique; serving as or based on evidence; its evidentiary value
evidently adv. unmistakably; she was in bed and evidently in great pain; (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly' as in )
evil n. morally objectionable behavior; that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune@adj. morally bad or wrong; evil purposes; having the nature of vice; tending to cause great harm
evildoer n. a person who sins (without repenting)
evildoing n. evil behavior
evilly adv. in a wicked evil manner; grin evilly
evilness n. the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
evince v. give expression to
eviscerate v. remove the entrails of
evitable adj. capable of being avoided
evocation n. imaginative re-creation; calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations; stimulation that calls up (evokes or induces or elicits) a particular class of behaviors
evocative adj. serving to bring to mind
evoke v. call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses; evoke sympathy; call forth; deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); call to mind or evoke
evoked adj. called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation; evoked potentials
evolution n. a process in which something passes by degrees to a more advanced or mature stage; the evolution of Greek civilization; the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
evolutionary adj. of or relating to or produced by evolution; evolutionary biology
evolve v. work out; as of a theory or an idea; undergo an evolution; come up with; gradually acquire new traits or characteristics
ewe n. female sheep
ewer n. an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
ex n. a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband; a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife@adj. (combining form) former; an ex-president
exacerbate v. make worse; exasperate or irritate
exacerbating adj. making worse
exacerbation n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; violent and bitter exasperation; his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel
exact v. claim as due or just; take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs@adj. marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact; an exact mind; exact in performance or amount; strictly correct
exacta n. a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order
exacting adj. (microbiology) having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures; certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements
exaction n. act of demanding or levying by by force or authority: exaction of tribute
exactitude n. the quality of being exact; a man of great exactitude
exactly adv. indicating exactness or preciseness; he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do; just as it should be; in a precise manner
exactness n. the quality of being exact; he demanded exactness in all details
exaggerate v. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth:  tended to romanticize and exaggerate this ``gracious Old_South'' imagery.; do something to an excessive degree
exaggerated adj. represented as greater than is true or reasonable; an exaggerated opinion of oneself; enlarged to an abnormal degree; thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes
exaggeratedly adv. in an exaggerated manner
exaggeration n. extravagant exaggeration; the act of making something more noticeable than usual; the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness; making to seem more important than it really is
exalt v. praise, glorify, or honor; fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink(exhilarate is obsolete in this usage); heighten or intensify; These paintings exalt the imagination; raise in rank, character, or status
exaltation n. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; the elevation of a person to the status of a god
exalted adj. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; an exalted ideal; high or exalted in style or character
exalting adj. tending to exalt; an exalting eulogy
exam n. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
examen n. examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits); a critical study (as of a writer's work)
examination n. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes); a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; formal systematic questioning; examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
examine v. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; observe carefully or inspect; question or examine thoroughly and closely; question closely
examinee n. someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test)
examiner n. someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications; an investigator who observes carefully; the examiner searched for clues
example n. a single item of information that is representative of a type; this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome; a representative form or pattern; I profited from his example; something to be imitated
exanimate adj. deprived of life; no longer living
exasperate v. exasperate or irritate; make furious; make worse
exasperated adj. greatly annoyed; out of patience; had an exasperated look on his face
exasperating adj. extremely annoying or displeasing; his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating; making worse
exasperatingly adv. in an exasperating manner
exasperation n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance; actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
exaugural adj. occurring at or marking the close of a term of office; an exaugural message
exboyfriend n. a man who is no longer a woman's boyfriend
excavate v. find by digging in the ground; remove the inner part or the core of
excavation n. the act of digging; there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton; the site of an archeological exploration; a hole made by excavating; the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
excavator n. a worker who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying; a machine for excavating
excecate v. make blind by putting the eyes out
exceed v. go beyond; go beyond; be or do something to a greater degree
exceeding adj. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; a night of exceeding darkness
exceedingly adv. to an extreme degree or extent; his eyesight was exceedingly defective
excel v. distinguish oneself
excellence n. the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree; something in which something or some one excels
excellency n. excellence; -- used as a title of honor
excellent adj. of the highest quality; made an excellent speech
excellently adv. in an excellent manner; the job had been done excellently
excelsior n. thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
except v. take exception to; prevent from being included or considered or accepted
exception n. a deliberate act of omission; with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news; an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
exceptionable adj. liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to; a thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing
exceptional adj. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; an exceptional memory; surpassing what is common or usual or expected; exceptional kindness
exceptionally adv. to an exceptional degree; it worked exceptionally well
excerpt n. a passage selected from a larger work@v. take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
excess n. a quantity much larger than is needed; immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits; the state of being more than full; excessive indulgence@adj. more than is needed, desired, or required
excessive adj. beyond normal limits; excessive charges; unrestrained in especially feelings
excessively adv. to an excessive degree; to an excessive degree
excessiveness n. immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
exchange n. chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another@v. give to, and receive from, one another; exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; change over, change around, or switch over
exchangeability n. the quality of being capable of exchange or interchange
exchangeable adj. suitable to be exchanged; capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value; capable of replacing or changing places with something else
exchanged adj. changed for (replaced by) something different
exchanger n. one whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country
exchequer n. the funds of a government or institution or individual
excise n. a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)@v. remove by erasing or crossing out
exciseman n. someone who collects taxes for the government
excision n. surgical removal of a body part or tissue
excitability n. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part; being easily excited
excitable adj. easily excited; (physiology) capable of responding to stimuli
excitableness n. being easily excited
excitant adj. (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
excitation n. something that excites
excitative adj. (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
excitatory adj. (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
excite v. arouse or elicit a feeling; act as a stimulant; stir feelings in; excite the audience; cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; arouse sexually; as of senses or emotions; raise to a higher energy level; excite the atoms
excited adj. of persons; excessively affected by emotion; in an aroused state; marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; (physics) of e.g. a molecule; made reactive or more reactive
excitedly adv. in an excited manner; she shook his hand excitedly
excitement n. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed; the state of being excited; his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled; something that excites
exciting adj. creating or arousing excitement; an exciting account of her trip; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
excitingly adv. in an exciting manner; at the time of its appearance, the movie must have seemed excitingly new, even revolutionary
exclaim v. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; he exlaimed; state or announce; he exclaimed
exclaiming n. an abrupt excited utterance; there was much exclaiming over it
exclamation n. an abrupt excited utterance; she gave an exclamation of delight; an exclamatory rhetorical device
exclamatory adj. sudden and strong
exclude v. prevent from being included or considered or accepted; prevent from entering; shut out; lack or fail to include; prevent from entering; keep out; put out or expel from a place
exclusion n. the state of being excluded; the state of being excommunicated; a deliberate act of omission; the act of expelling someone
exclusive n. a news report that is reported first by one news organization@adj. not divided or shared with others; they have exclusive use of the machine; excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority; exclusive clubs
exclusively adv. without any others being included or involved; he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
exclusiveness n. tendency to associate with only a select group
excogitate v. come up with
excogitation n. thinking something out with care in order to achieve complete understanding of it; the creation of something in the mind
excommunicate v. exclude from a church or a religious communities
excommunication n. the state of being excommunicated; the act of banishing a member of the Church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the Church
excoriate v. express strong disapproval of
excoriation n. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off; severe censure
excrement n. waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
excrescence n. something that protrudes; an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body
excrescent adj. forming an outgrowth (usually an excessive outgrowth)
excreta n. waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
excrete v. eliminate from the body
excreting n. the bodily process of discharging waste matter
excretion n. the bodily process of discharging waste matter; waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
excretory adj. of or relating to the process of excretion
excruciate v. torment emotionally or mentally; subject to torture
excruciating adj. extremely painful
excruciatingly adv. in a very painful manner
excruciation n. the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
exculpate v. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
exculpated adj. freed from any question of guilt
exculpation n. the act of freeing from guilt or blame
exculpatory adj. clearing of guilt or blame
excursion n. a journey taken for pleasure; wandering from the main path of a journey
excursionist n. a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
excursive adj. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects; his excursive remarks
excursus n. a message that departs from the main subject
excusable adj. capable of being overlooked; easily excused or forgiven
excusably adv. in an excusable manner or to an excusable degree; he was excusably late
excusatory adj. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
excuse n. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.@v. accept an excuse for; Please excuse my dirty hands; grant exemption or release to; Please excuse me from this class; serve as an excuse for; make excuses for
excused adj. granted exemption; one of the excused jurors planned to write a book
execrable adj. of very poor quality or condition; unequivocally detestable; execrable crimes; deserving a curse
execrate v. find repugnant; declare to be evil or anathema
execration n. hate coupled with disgust; an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
executant n. a performer (usually of musical works)
execute v. extend beyond reasonable limits; socially sanctioned killing as a means of punishment; murder execution-style; carry out a task; carry out the legalities of; execute a will or a deed; to act or perform an action
executed adj. put to death as punishment; claimed the body of the executed traitor
executing n. putting a condemned person to death
execution n. putting a condemned person to death; the act of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer
executioner n. an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
executive n. a person responsible for the administration of a business; persons who administer the law; someone who manages a government agency or department@adj. having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.; the executive branch
executor n. a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
executrix n. a woman executor
exegesis n. an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible); critical interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible)
exegete n. one who practices exegesis
exegetic adj. relating to exegesis
exegetical adj. relating to exegesis
exemplar n. something to be imitated; an exemplar of success
exemplary adj. worthy of imitation; exemplary behavior; being or serving as an illustration of a type; an action exemplary of his conduct; serving to warn; an exemplary jail sentence
exemplification n. showing by example; a representational form or model
exemplify v. be characteristic of; clarify by giving an example of
exemplifying adj. clarifying by use of examples
exempt adj. (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@v. grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
exemption n. immunity from an obligation or duty; an act exempting someone
exequies n. pl. funeral rites
exercise v. put to use; carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; give a work-out to: Some parents exercise their infants@n. the activity of exerting you muscles in various was to keep fit; the doctor recommended regular exercise
exerciser n. equipment used in gymnastic exercises
exercising n. the activity of exerting you muscles in various was to keep fit; he did some exercising
exercycle n. an exercise device resembling a stationary bike
exert v. put to use; exert one's power or influence; of power or authority; make a great effort at a mental or physical task; exert oneself
exertion n. use of physical or mental energy; hard work; they managed only with great exertion
exfoliate v. spread by opening the leaves of; cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters; remove the surface, in scales or laminae; come off in a very thin piece; grow by producing or unfolding leaves; of plants
exhalation n. the act of inhaling
exhale v. expel air; give out, as of breath or an odor
exhaled adj. let or forced out of the lungs; breathed out; an exhaled sigh
exhaling adj. breathing out
exhaust n. gases ejected from an engine as waste products@v. wear out completely; use up, as of resources or materials; deplete; exhaust one's savings; use up the whole supply of
exhausted adj. drained of energy or effectiveness; completely exhausted; the day's shopping left her exhausted; completely emptied of resources or properties; impossible to grow tobacco on the exhausted soil
exhaustible adj. capable of being used up; capable of being used up; capable of being exhausted; our exhaustible reserves of fossil fuel
exhausting adj. having a debilitating effect; producing exhaustion; an exhausting march
exhaustion n. extreme fatigue; serious weakening and loss of energy; the act of exhausting something entirely
exhaustive adj. very thorough; exhaustively complete; an exhaustive study
exhaustively adv. in an exhaustive manner
exhaustless adj. inexhaustible
exhibit v. show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill; to show, make visible or apparent; show or demonstrate something to an interested audience@n. an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
exhibition n. the act of exhibiting; a remarkable exhibition of musicianship; a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
exhibitioner n. someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
exhibitionism n. extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself; the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals
exhibitionist adj. compulsively attracting attention to yourself especially by boasting or exaggerated behavior@n. someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals; someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention
exhibitionistic adj. compulsively attracting attention to yourself especially by boasting or exaggerated behavior
exhibitor n. someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
exhilarate v. fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink(exhilarate is obsolete in this usage)
exhilarated adj. made joyful; the sun and the wind on his back made him feel exhilarated--happy to be alive
exhilarating adj. making lively and cheerful; the exhilarating effect of mountain air; making lively and joyful
exhilaration n. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
exhort v. urge on or encourage esp. by shouts; force or impel in an indicated direction
exhortation n. a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action; the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
exhortative adj. giving strong encouragement
exhortatory adj. giving strong encouragement
exhumation n. the act of digging up something (especially a corpse) that has been buried
exhume v. dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
exigency n. a pressing or urgent situation: the health-care exigency; a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
exigent adj. demanding attention; requiring precise accuracy; became more exigent over his pronunciation
exiguity n. the quality of being meager
exiguous adj. extremely scanty; an exiguous budget
exile n. voluntarily absent from home or country; expelled from home or country by authority; the act of expelling a person from their native land@v. expel from a country
exist v. have an existence, be extant; stay alive; survive; he could barely exist on such a low wage
existence n. the state or fact of existing:; laws in existence for centuries; everything that exists anywhere; the biggest tree in existence
existent adj. having existence or being or actuality; an attempt to refine the existent machinery to make it more efficient; being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
existential adj. derived from experience or the experience of existence; of or as conceived by existentialism; an existential moment of choice; relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence)
existentialism n. a 20th-century philosophical movement; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves
existentialist adj. relating to or involving existentialism; existentialist movement@n. a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable
existing adj. having existence or being or actuality; much of the beluga caviar existing in the world is found in the Soviet Union and Iran; existing in something specified; depletion of the oxygen existing in the bloodstream
exit n. an opening that permits escape or release; euphemistic expressions for death; the act of going out@v. move out of; as of a room, a country, a bus, etc.; lose the lead, in card games
exocarp n. outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape
exocentric adj. grammar; not fulfilling the same grammatical role of any of its constituents--as
exocrine adj. of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
exode n. a farcical afterpiece in the ancient Roman theater
exodontia n. the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
exodontic adj. of or relating to or involving exodontics; exodontic surgeon
exodontics n. the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
exodontist n. a dentist specializing in the extraction of teeth
exodus n. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
exoergic adj. (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
exogamic adj. reproduced by fusion of gametes of different ancestries; of marriage outside a class or tribe as required by custom or law
exogamous adj. (biology); (anthropology)
exogamy n. marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
exogenetic adj. exogenous
exogenic adj. exogenous
exogenous adj. derived or originating externally
exonerate v. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
exonerated adj. freed from any question of guilt
exoneration n. the act of vindicating
exonerative adj. providing absolution
exophthalmos n. protrusion of the eyeball from the socket
exorbitance n. excessive excess
exorbitant adj. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; exorbitant rent
exorbitantly adv. to an exorbitant degree; prices are exorbitantly high in the capital
exorcise v. expel through adjuration or prayers; of evil spirits; in certain religions
exorciser n. someone who practices exorcism
exorcism n. freeing from evil spirits
exorcist n. someone who practices exorcism
exorcize v. expel through adjuration or prayers; of evil spirits; in certain religions
exordium n. a beginning or introduction especially to a discourse or composition
exoskeleton n. 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 n. the outermost atmospheric layer
exoteric adj. suitable for the general public; writings of an exoteric nature
exothermal adj. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with evolution of heat
exothermic adj. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with evolution of heat
exotic adj. being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world; exotic plants in a greenhouse; strikingly strange or unusual; exotic costumes from the Far East
exoticism n. the quality of being exotic
exoticness n. the quality of being exotic
exotism n. the quality of being exotic
expand v. extend in one or more directions; become larger in size or volume or quantity; The bag will expand when pressure is lowered; make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; expand the house by adding another wing; grow stronger
expandable adj. able to expand or be expanded; (of gases) capable of expansion
expanded adj. increased in extent or size or bulk or scope; of printers' type; wider than usual for a particular height
expandible adj. able to expand or be expanded; (of gases) capable of expansion
expanding adj. increasing in area or volume or bulk or range; an expanding universe
expanse n. a wide scope; the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky
expansible adj. able to expand or be expanded; (of gases) capable of expansion
expansile adj. (of gases) capable of expansion
expansion n. the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope; an interpretation that provides additional information; adding information or detail
expansionism n. the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
expansive adj. able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion; the expansive force of fire; impressive in scale; an expansive lifestyle; (psychiatry) marked by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur
expansively adv. in an impressively expansive manner; she managed to live rather expansively on her modest income; in an ebullient manner
expansiveness n. a quality characterized by magnificence of scale; the expansiveness of their extravagant life style was soon curtailed; a friendly open trait of a talkative person
expansivity n. the fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure
expatiate v. elaborate or expatiate upon; give details
expatriate n. voluntarily absent from home or country@v. expel from a country
expatriation n. the act of expelling a person from their native land
expect v. regard something as probable or likely; consider obligatory; request and expect; I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons; look forward to the probably occurrence of; consider reasonable or due; be pregnant with
expectable adj. to be expected; differences of opinion are quite expectable given the present information
expectancy n. pleasurable expectation; something expected (as on the basis of a norm); an indicator of expectancy in development
expectant adj. marked by eager anticipation; an expectant hush; in an advanced stage of pregnancy
expectantly adv. in an expectant manner; she looked at him expectantly
expectation n. belief about (or mental picture of) the future; wishing with confidence of fulfillment; the feeling that something is about to happen; the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
expected adj. considered likely or probable to happen or arrive; prepared for the expected attack; looked forward to as probable; expected to become or be; in prospect; expected income
expectedness n. the state of being commonly observed; ordinariness as a consequence of being expected and not surprising
expectorant n. a medicine promoting expectoration
expectorate v. discharge for the lungs
expectoration n. the process of coughing up and spitting out; the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
expedience n. the quality of being suited to the end in view; taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
expediency n. the quality of being suited to the end in view
expedient n. a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one@adj. serving to promote your interest; was merciful only when mercy was expedient; appropriate to a purpose; practical
expediently adv. in an expedient manner
expedite v. speed up the progress of; facilitate; This should expedite the process; process fast and efficiently; I will try to expedite the matter
expedited adj. having been hastened to completion
expediter n. one that expedites; especially one employed to ensure adequate supplies of raw materials and equipment or to coordinate the flow of materials, tools, parts, and processed goods within a plant
expedition n. a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country; an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose; an expedition was sent to explore Mars
expeditionary adj. (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad; the French expeditionary force in Indochina
expeditious adj. characterized by speed and efficiency
expeditiously adv. in an efficient manner
expeditiousness n. the property of being prompt and efficient
expel v. as from a country; put out or expel from a place; remove from office; cause to flee; eliminate, as of bodily substances
expelling n. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
expend v. use up, consume fully; pay out
expendable adj. suitable to be expended; (used of funds) remaining after taxes
expended adj. having all been spent
expender n. someone who spends money
expending n. the act of spending money for goods or services
expenditure n. money paid out; the act of spending money for goods or services; the act of consuming something
expense n. amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures); a detriment or sacrifice; at the expense of; money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer
expensive adj. high in price or charging high prices; expensive clothes
expensively adv. in an expensive manner; an expensively dressed little man turned a corner and approached her
expensiveness n. the quality of being high-priced
experience n. the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities@v. go or live through; have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations; of mental or bodily states or experiences:
experienced adj. having become knowledgeable or skillful from observation or participation
experiential adj. relating to or resulting from experience; derived from experience or the experience of existence
experiment v. to conduct a test or investigation, try out: ..willingness to experiment in this musical field..@n. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation; the testing of an idea; it was an experiment in living
experimental adj. relating to or based on experiment; experimental physics; relying on observation or experiment; experimental results that supported the hypothesis; of the nature of or undergoing an experiment; an experimental drug
experimentalism n. an empirical doctrine that advocates experimental principles; an orientation that favors experimentation and innovation; the children of psycholoigsts are often raised in an atmosphere of experimentalism
experimentally adv. in an experimental fashion; this can be experimentally determined
experimentation n. the testing of an idea; not all experimentation is done in laboratories; the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
experimenter n. a research worker who conducts experiments
expert n. a person who performs skillfully@adj. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; an expert job; having or showing great skill or knowledge or special training as expected of a professional; an expert opinion
expertise n. skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
expertly adv. in an expert manner; he repaired the TV set expertly
expertness n. skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
expiable adj. capable of being atoned for
expiate v. make amends for; expiate one's sins
expiation n. compensation for a wrong; the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing
expiative adj. having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
expiatory adj. having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation; expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice
expiration n. a coming to an end of a contract period; euphemistic expressions for death; the act of inhaling
expiratory adj. relating to the breathing out phase of respiration
expire v. lose validity; pass from physical life and lose all all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; expel air
expired adj. having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time; an expired passport
expiring adj. on the point of death; breathing your last; the expiring man was carried home by his two friends
expiry n. a coming to an end of a contract period; the expiry of his driver's license
explain v. give an explanation for; state by way of explanation; serve as an excuse for
explainable adj. capable of being understood; explainable phenomena
explanation n. a statement that explains; he launched into a detailed explanation; thought that makes something comprehensible
explanatory adj. serving or intended to explain or make clear; explanatory notes
expletive n. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
explicable adj. capable of being explicated or accounted for; explicable behavior
explicate v. give an explanation for; elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
explication n. an explanation of the meaning of something
explicit adj. precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; explicit instructions; in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
explicitly adv. in an explicit manner; in his foreword Professor Clark puts it explicitly; in an explicit manner
explicitness n. clarity as a consequence of being explicit
explode v. cause to explode; burst outward, usually with noise; show a violent emotional reaction; be unleashed; burst forth with violence or noise, as of an emotion or an expression of emotion; I could hear rifles explode; destroy by exploding
exploding adj. increasing suddenly and with uncontrolled rapidity; the world's exploding population; (of munitions) going off; an exploding nuclear device
exploit n. a notable achievement@v. use to one's advantage; He exploit the new taxation system; draw from; make good use of (resources); work excessively hard
exploitation n. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful:; the exploitation of copper deposits; an act that exploits or victimizes someone
exploitative adj. tending to exploit or make use of
exploitatory adj. tending to exploit or make use of
exploited adj. developed or used to greatest advantage; of persons; taken advantage of
exploiter n. a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
exploitive adj. tending to exploit or make use of
exploration n. to travel for the purpose of discovery; a careful systematic search; a systematic consideration; he called for a careful exploration of the consequences
explorative adj. serving in or intended for exploration or discovery
exploratory adj. serving in or intended for exploration or discovery; an exploratory operation
explore v. inquire into; travel to or penetrate into; of unknown territory, for scientific purposes; examine minutely; examine for diagnostic purposes, as of organs
explorer n. someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
explosion n. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction; the act of exploding or bursting something; the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children
explosive adj. tending or serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; an explosive device@n. a substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
explosively adv. suddenly and rapidly; the population in Central America is growing explosively; in an explosive manner; the political situation in Kashmir and Jammu is explosively unstable
expo n. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
exponent n. a person who pleads for a cause or idea; a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
exponential n. a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent@adj. of or involving exponents; exponential growth
exponentially adv. in an exponential manner; inflation is growing exponentially
exponentiation n. the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power
export n. goods or services sold to a foreign country@v. sell or transfer abroad
exportable adj. suitable for export; exportable cultural schievements
exportation n. the commercial activity of selling and shipping good to a foreign country
exporter n. a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale)
exporting n. the commercial activity of selling and shipping good to a foreign country
expose n. the exposure of an impostor or a fraud@v. expose or make accessible to some action or influence; make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
exposed adj. with no protection or shield; the exposed northeast frontier; not covered with clothing; her exposed breast
exposit v. state
exposition n. an interpretation of the meaning of something; a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
expositive adj. serving to expound or set fourth
expositor n. one that explains or expounds
expository adj. serving to expound or set fourth; clean expository writing
expostulate v. reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
expostulation n. an expression of opposition to a course of action
exposure n. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; exposure to the weather or they died from exposure
expound v. elaborate or expatiate upon; give details
expounding n. an interpretation of the meaning of something
express adv. by express@adj. not tacit or implied@n. mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system; a bus that makes a limited number of pre-scheduled stops@v. give expression to
expressage n. rapid transport of goods
expressed adj. communicated in words; precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
expressible adj. capable of being expressed; an expressible emotion
expression n. the expression on a person's face; a sad expression; expression without words; tears are an expression of grief; the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; he helped me find expression for my ideas
expressionism n. an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; a genre of German painting that tried to show the subjective responses to scenes rather than the scenes themselves
expressionist adj. of or relating to expressionism; expressionist art@n. an artist who is an adherent of expressionism
expressionistic adj. of or relating to expressionism
expressionless adj. deliberately impassive in manner; his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read
expressive adj. characterized by expression; an expressive glance; (usually followed by `of') giving expression to
expressively adv. with expression; in an expressive manner; she gave the order to the waiter, using her hands very expressively
expressiveness n. the quality of being expressive
expressly adv. for the express purpose; she needs the money expressly for her patients; in an explicit manner; he stated expressly that the needed the money by tomorrow
expressman n. a person employed in the express business
expressway n. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
expropriate v. take arbitrarily or by force
expropriated adj. 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 n. depriving an owner of property by taking it for public use
expugnable adj. susceptible to being stormed
expulsion n. the act of expelling someone; squeezing out by applying pressure; the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
expunction n. deletion by an act of expunging or erasing
expunge v. remove by erasing or crossing out
expunging n. deletion by an act of expunging or erasing
expurgate v. edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
expurgated adj. having material deleted; at that time even Shakespeare was considered dangerous except in the expurgated versions
expurgation n. the deletion of all passages considered to be indecent
exquisite adj. intense or sharp; suffered exquisite pain; lavishly elegant and refined; of delicate composition and artistry; an exquisite cameo; of extreme beauty; her exquisite face
exquisitely adv. in a delicate manner
exquisiteness n. extreme beauty of a delicate sort
extant adj. still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost; extant manuscripts
extemporaneous adj. with little or no preparation or forethought; an extemporaneous piano recital
extemporarily adv. without prior preparation
extemporary adj. with little or no preparation or forethought; an extemporary lecture
extempore adj. with little or no preparation or forethought; an extempore skit@adv. without prior preparation
extemporisation n. a performance given without planning or preparation
extemporise v. perform without preparation
extemporization n. a performance given without planning or preparation
extemporize v. perform without preparation
extend v. extend in scope or range or area; stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point; The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
extendable adj. capable of being lengthened
extended adj. relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; an extended discussion; fully extended or stretched forth; an extended telescope; great in range or scope; an extended vocabulary
extendible adj. capable of being lengthened
extensible adj. capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out; an extensible measuring rule
extensile adj. capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out; an extensile tongue
extension n. 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; act of expanding in scope; making more widely available: extension of the program to all in need
extensional adj. (logic) used of the class of entities to which a given word correctly applies
extensive adj. large in extent or range; an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England; having broad range or effect; had extensive press coverage; large in number or quantity; extensive press coverage
extensively adv. in a widespread way; oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest; to a great extent
extensor n. a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
extent n. the point or degree to which something extends; the extent of the damage; the distance over which something extends; a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky
extenuate v. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; The circumstances extenuate the crime
extenuating adj. partially excusing or justifying; extenuating circumstances
extenuation n. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
exterior adj. situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building; an exterior scene@n. the region that is outside of something; the outer side or surface of something
exteriorisation n. embodying in an outward form
exteriorization n. embodying in an outward form
exteriorize v. bring outside the body for surgery, of organs; make external
exterminable adj. capable of being totally destroyed or wiped out
exterminate v. kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many; Hitler wanted to exterminate the Jews, Gypsies, Communists, and homosexuals of Europe; destroy completely, as if down to the roots
exterminated adj. destroyed completely
extermination n. complete annihilation; the act of exterminating
exterminator n. someone who exterminates; someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects
extern n. a nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there
external n. outward features@adj. happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface; the external auditory canal; coming from the outside; from or between other countries; external commerce; exogenous
externalisation n. embodying in an outward form
externalise v. make external
externality n. the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
externalization n. attributing to outside causes; embodying in an outward form
externalize v. regard as objective; in psychology; make external
externally adv. on or from the outside; the candidate needs to be externally evaluated; with respect to the outside
exteroception n. sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body
exteroceptive adj. of or relating to exteroception
exterritorial adj. outside territorial limits or jurisdiction; enjoying exterritorial privileges and rights
extinct adj. no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives; an extinct species of fish; of e.g. volcanos; permanently inactive; an extinct volcano
extinction n. no longer active; extinguished; the extinction of the volcano; no longer in existence; the extinction of a species; the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
extinguish v. put an end to; kill; put out or quench, as of fires or lights; extinguish by crushing; kill in large numbers
extinguishable adj. capable of being extinguished or killed; an extinguishable fire
extinguished adj. (psychology) of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement; of a fire; being out or having grown cold; faint smoke from the extinguished candle
extinguisher n. a hand device for extinguishing small fires
extinguishing n. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
extirpable adj. capable of being totally destroyed or wiped out
extirpate v. destroy completely, as if down to the roots; pull up by or as if by the roots
extirpation n. surgical removal of a body part or tissue
extol v. praise, glorify, or honor: extol the virtues of one's children
extoller n. someone who communicates high praise
extort v. obtain through intimidation; obtain by coercion or intimidation; get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
extortion n. an exorbitant charge; unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority): the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty; the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
extortionate adj. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; extortionate prices
extortionately adv. to an exorbitant degree
extortioner n. a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them
extortionist n. a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them
extra adj. further or added; need extra help; more than is needed, desired, or required; found some extra change lying on the dresser; added to a regular schedule@n. a minor actor in crowd scenes@adv. unusually or exceptionally
extracellular adj. (biology) located or occurring outside a cell or cells; extracellular fluid
extract v. draw or pull out, usually with some force or effort; extract a bad tooth; also used in an abstract sense: extract information from the telegram@n. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
extractable adj. capable of being extracted
extractible adj. capable of being extracted
extraction n. the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means; properties attributable to your ancestry; the act of extracting something
extractor n. an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components; uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension; a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector
extracurricular adj. outside the regular academic curriculum; sports and drama are popular extracurricular activities; outside the regular duties of your job or profession
extradite v. hand over to the authorities of another country
extradition n. 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 n. the exterior curve of an arch
extragalactic adj. outside or beyond a galaxy; extragalactic nebula
extrajudicial adj. beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted; an extrajudicial penalty
extralegal adj. not regulated or sanctioned by law; there were only extralegal recourses for their grievances
extralinguistic adj. not included within the realm of language
extramarital adj. characterized by adultery; extramarital affairs
extramural adj. carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community; extramural sports
extraneous adj. not pertinent to the matter under consideration; an issue extraneous to the debate; not essential; the ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play
extraneousness n. unrelatedness by virtue of falling outside the matter at hand
extraordinarily adv. extremely; it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate
extraordinary adj. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; extraordinary authority; far more than usual or expected; an extraordinary desire for approval
extrapolate v. draw from specific cases for more general cases; estimate the value of; in mathematics; gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
extrapolated adj. that are estimated; the extrapolated values
extrapolation n. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
extrasensory adj. seemingly outside normal sensory channels
extraterritorial adj. located outside the territorial limits of a jurisdiction; of or relating to extraterritoriality; extraterritorial rights
extraterritoriality n. exemption from the application or jurisdiction of local law or tribunals; diplomats enjoy extraterritoriality
extravagance n. something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity; the trait of spending extravagantly; excessive spending
extravagant adj. unrestrained in especially feelings; extravagant praise; recklessly wasteful
extravagantly adv. in an abundant manner; in a wasteful manner; in a rich and lavish manner
extravaganza n. any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
extravasate v. force out or cause to escape from a proper vessel or channel; as of molten material, such as lava
extraversive adj. (psychology) directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality
extravert adj. characterized by extroversion@n. a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
extraverted adj. characterized by extroversion
extravertive adj. characterized by extroversion
extreme adj. of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity; extreme cold; far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree; an extreme example@n. the furthest or highest degree of something
extremely adv. to a high degree or extent; an extremely interesting book; to an extreme degree; extremely cold; to an extreme degree; to an extreme degree or extent
extremism n. any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
extremist n. a person who holds extreme views@adj. (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; extremist political views
extremity n. an external body part that projects from the body; an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease); the greatest or utmost degree: the extremity of despair; the outermost or farthest region or point
extremum n. the point located farthest from the middle of something; the most extreme possible amount or value
extricable adj. capable of being extricated
extricate v. release from entanglement of difficulty; i cannot extricate myself from this task
extricated adj. having become freed from entanglement; disengaged
extrication n. the act of releasing by untangling or unsnarling something
extrinsic adj. not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside; extrinsic evidence
extrospective adj. not introspective; examining what is outside yourself
extroversion n. an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
extroversive adj. (psychology) directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality
extrovert adj. characterized by extroversion@n. a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
extroverted adj. not introspective; examining what is outside yourself; at ease in talking to others; characterized by extroversion
extrovertish adj. somewhat extroverted
extrovertive adj. characterized by extroversion
extrude v. form or shape by forcing through an opening; as of metal
extrusion n. something that protrudes; squeezing out by applying pressure
extrusive adj. (geology) of rock material; forced out while molten through cracks in the earth's surface
exuberance n. joyful enthusiasm; overflowing with enthusiasm
exuberant adj. joyously unrestrained; unrestrained in especially feelings; exuberant compliments; produced or growing in extreme abundance
exuberantly adv. in an exuberant manner; the exuberantly baroque decoration of the church; in an ebullient manner
exudate v. release through one's pores, as of sweat@n. a substance that oozes from animal or plant pores
exudation n. the process of exuding
exude v. release through one's pores, as of sweat; make apparent by one's mood or behaviour; She exude great confidence
exult v. feel extreme happiness or elation; to express great joy: Shelley
exultant adj. joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
exultantly adv. in an exultant manner
exultation n. a feeling of extreme joy
exulting adj. joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
exultingly adv. in an exultant manner; it was exultingly easy
exurb n. a region or district outside a city and usually beyond its suburbs inhabited chiefly by well-to-do families -- exurbia n.
exurbanite n. one who lives in an exurb
exurbia n. a residential area outside of a city and beyond suburbia
exuviae n. cast-off skins or coverings of various organisms during ecdysis
exuvial adj. of or relating to the cast-off skins or cuticles of various animals
exuviate v. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; of animals
exwife n. a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
eyas n. an unfledged or nestling hawk
eye v. look at@n. the organ of sight (`peeper' is an informal term for `eye'); good discernment (either with the eyes or as if with the eyes); she has an eye for fresh talent; attention to what is seen; he tried to catch her eye
eyeball n. the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye@v. look at
eyebath n. 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
eyebrow n. the arch of hair above each eye
eyecup n. 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 adj. having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination; an eyed hook
eyedness n. the property of favoring one eye over the other (as in taking aim)
eyeful n. a strikingly beautiful woman; she was a statuesque redheaded eyeful; a full view; a good look; they wanted to see violence and they got an eyeful
eyeglass n. a lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
eyeglasses n. a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
eyelash n. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
eyeless adj. lacking eyes or eyelike features; eyeless fish that evolved in dark caves; lacking sight; blind as an eyeless beggar
eyelessness n. blindness due to loss of the eyes
eyelet n. a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord; a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
eyelid n. either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
eyelike adj. suggesting an eye or eyes; eyelike markings on a butterfly's wings
eyeliner n. makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
eyepatch n. a protective covering for an injured eye
eyepiece n. combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
eyes n. opinion or judgment; in the eyes of the law or I was wrong in her eyes
eyeshade n. a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
eyeshadow n. cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes
eyeshot n. the range of the eye
eyesight n. use of the faculty of vision
eyesore n. something very ugly and offensive
eyespot n. an eyelike marking (as on the wings of some butterflies); usually a spot of color inside a ring of another color
eyestrain n. a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem
eyetooth n. one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
eyewash n. a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
eyewitness n. a spectator who can describe what happened
eyra n. long-bodied long-tailed tropical American wildcat
eyrie n. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle); any habitation at a high altitude
eyrir n. 100 aurar equal 1 krona
eyry n. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle); any habitation at a high altitude
