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A part or aspect of something, especially one that is essential or characteristic.

Relating to the basic elements of a subject; introductory or fundamental.

Plural of element; the parts or components that make up something.

A very large plant-eating mammal with a prehensile trunk, long curved ivory tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia. It is the largest living land animal.

Plural of elephant; the largest living land mammals, belonging to the family Elephantidae.

Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area; raised.

(North American) A platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors or levels; a lift.

Plural of elevator; multiple platforms or compartments for raising and lowering people or things between floors.

The number equivalent to the sum of six and five; one more than ten; 11.

A supernatural creature of folk tales, typically represented as a small, human-like being with pointed ears and magical powers.

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Past tense and past participle of eliminate.

The process of completely removing or getting rid of something.

A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category, especially because of their power, talent, or wealth.

To run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent.

In addition; besides.

In, at, or to some other place or other places.

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Plural of elf; supernatural creatures of folklore, typically small beings with pointed ears and magical powers.

(typography) A unit of measurement equal to the width of a capital M in the current typeface, or more commonly, equal to the point size of the type.

Messages sent and received electronically via computer networks.

Plural of email; multiple electronic messages.

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

Feeling or showing self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

Causing feelings of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

The official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country.

Fixed firmly and deeply within a surrounding mass or material.

To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

Past tense and past participle of *embrace*; held someone closely in one's arms.

A bright green precious stone, a variety of beryl, valued as a gemstone.

To come out from a concealed or enclosed space; to appear or become visible.

Past tense and past participle of *emerge*; came out from a concealed or enclosed space.

Plural of *emergency*; serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situations requiring immediate action.

A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

Coming into existence or prominence; starting to develop or become apparent.

Fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession.

A strong feeling such as love, fear, joy, anger, or hatred.

Relating to a person's emotions or feelings.

In a way that relates to or involves emotions.

Plural of *emotion*; strong feelings such as love, fear, joy, or anger.

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

A male sovereign or supreme ruler of an empire.

An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, especially an emperor or empress.

To give work to someone and pay them for it.

Having a paid job; working for wages or salary.

A person who is paid to work for an organization or another person.

Plural of *employee*; people who are paid to work for an organization or another person.

A person or organization that employs people; someone who hires workers.