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- eligibleadjective
Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.
- eliminateverb
To completely remove or get rid of something.
- eliminatedverb
Past tense and past participle of eliminate.
- eliminationnoun
The process of completely removing or getting rid of something.
- elitenoun
A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category, especially because of their power, talent, or wealth.
- elopeverb
To run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent.
- elseadverb
In addition; besides.
- elsewhereadverb
In, at, or to some other place or other places.
- elusiveadjective
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
- elvesnoun
Plural of elf; supernatural creatures of folklore, typically small beings with pointed ears and magical powers.
- emnoun
(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.
- emailnoun
Messages sent and received electronically via computer networks.
- emailsnoun
Plural of email; multiple electronic messages.
- embarrassverb
To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
- embarrassedadjective
Feeling or showing self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
- embarrassingadjective
Causing feelings of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
- embarrassmentnoun
A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
- embassynoun
The official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country.
- embeddedadjective
Fixed firmly and deeply within a surrounding mass or material.
- embraceverb
To hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
- embracedverb
Past tense and past participle of *embrace*; held someone closely in one's arms.
- emeraldnoun
A bright green precious stone, a variety of beryl, valued as a gemstone.
- emergeverb
To come out from a concealed or enclosed space; to appear or become visible.
- emergedverb
Past tense and past participle of *emerge*; came out from a concealed or enclosed space.
- emergenciesnoun
Plural of *emergency*; serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situations requiring immediate action.
- emergencynoun
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
- emergingadjective
Coming into existence or prominence; starting to develop or become apparent.
- eminencenoun
Fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession.
- emotionnoun
A strong feeling such as love, fear, joy, anger, or hatred.
- emotionaladjective
Relating to a person's emotions or feelings.
- emotionallyadverb
In a way that relates to or involves emotions.
- emotionsnoun
Plural of *emotion*; strong feelings such as love, fear, joy, or anger.
- empathynoun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
- emperornoun
A male sovereign or supreme ruler of an empire.
- empirenoun
An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, especially an emperor or empress.
- employverb
To give work to someone and pay them for it.
- employedadjective
Having a paid job; working for wages or salary.
- employeenoun
A person who is paid to work for an organization or another person.
- employeesnoun
Plural of *employee*; people who are paid to work for an organization or another person.
- employernoun
A person or organization that employs people; someone who hires workers.
- employmentnoun
The condition of having paid work; the state of being employed.
- empressnoun
A female sovereign or supreme ruler of an empire.
- emptiedverb
Past tense and past participle of *empty*; removed all contents from a container.
- emptinessnoun
The state of containing nothing; the quality of being empty.
- emptyadjective
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
- ennoun
(Typography) A unit of measurement equal to half an em, or half the point size of the current font.
- enableverb
To make someone or something able to do something; to give the means or ability.
- enchantedadjective
Under a magic spell; bewitched.
- encorenoun
An additional performance given in response to audience applause or demand.
- encounternoun
An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.