Nouns Starting With E

Here's the list of all the 6756 Nouns Starting With E in the English Language.

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email
1. (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
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education
1. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
2. knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
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even
1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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end
1. either extremity of something that has length
2. the point in time at which something ends
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estate
1. everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
2. extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
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equipment
1. an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
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experience
1. the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
2. the content of direct observation or participation in an event
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east
1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
2. the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point
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example
1. an item of information that is typical of a class or group
2. a representative form or pattern
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event
1. something that happens at a given place and time
2. a special set of circumstances
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energy
1. (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
2. forceful exertion
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entertainment
1. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
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edition
1. the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
2. all of the identical copies of something offered to the public at the same time
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electronics
1. the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
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environment
1. the totality of surrounding conditions
2. the area in which something exists or lives
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en
1. half the width of an em
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everything
1. all things that are of importance to a person
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error
1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
2. inadvertent incorrectness
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engineering
1. the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
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enough
1. an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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effects
1. property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
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entry
1. an item inserted in a written record
2. the act of beginning something new
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employment
1. the state of being employed or having a job
2. the occupation for which you are paid
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engine
1. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
2. something used to achieve a purpose
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exchange
1. chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
2. a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
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effect
1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
2. an outward appearance
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executive
1. a person responsible for the administration of a business
2. persons who administer the law
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editor
1. a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
2. (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data
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evidence
1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
2. an indication that makes something evident
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earth
1. the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
2. the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
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express
1. mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
2. public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
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el
1. a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level
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extra
1. a minor actor in crowd scenes
2. an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
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enterprise
1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
2. an organization created for business ventures
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entire
1. uncastrated adult male horse
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eye
1. the organ of sight
2. good discernment (either visually or as if visually)
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external
1. outward features
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electric
1. a car that is powered by electricity
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eyes
1. opinion or judgment
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evaluation
1. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
2. an appraisal of the value of something
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economy
1. the system of production and distribution and consumption
2. the efficient use of resources
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employee
1. a worker who is hired to perform a job
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elements
1. violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
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ending
1. the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
2. the act of ending something
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emergency
1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
2. a state in which martial law applies
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ex
1. a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
2. a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
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edge
1. the boundary of a surface
2. a line determining the limits of an area
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effort
1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work
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exercise
1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
2. the act of using
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essential
1. anything indispensable
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expert
1. a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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election
1. a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
2. the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice
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element
1. an abstract part of something
2. 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
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equal
1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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extension
1. a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
2. act of expanding in scope; making more widely available
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evening
1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
2. a later concluding time period
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em
1. a quad with a square body
2. a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing
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eight
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
2. one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face
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editorial
1. an article giving opinions or perspectives
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expression
1. the feelings expressed on a person's face
2. expression without words
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equity
1. the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
2. the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
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economics
1. the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
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extreme
1. the furthest or highest degree of something
2. the point located farthest from the middle of something
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exclusive
1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization
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exposure
1. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
2. the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience
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empty
1. a container that has been emptied
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evil
1. morally objectionable behavior
2. that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune
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evolution
1. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
2. (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
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euro
1. the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and abandoned their traditional currencies
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encyclopedia
1. 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
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extent
1. the point or degree to which something extends
2. the distance or area or volume over which something extends
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export
1. commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
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employer
1. a person or firm that employs workers
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equivalent
1. a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
2. 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
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exit
1. an opening that permits escape or release
2. euphemistic expressions for death
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enforcement
1. the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
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explorer
1. someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
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efficiency
1. the ratio of the output to the input of any system
2. skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
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engineer
1. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
2. the operator of a railway locomotive
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estimate
1. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
2. a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
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execution
1. putting a condemned person to death
2. the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
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episode
1. a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
2. a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series
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examination
1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
2. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
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eating
1. the act of consuming food
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empire
1. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
2. a group of countries under a single authority
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expansion
1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
2. a function expressed as a sum or product of terms
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echo
1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
2. a reply that repeats what has just been said
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earnings
1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
2. something that remunerates
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editing
1. putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
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exam
1. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
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exception
1. a deliberate act of omission
2. an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
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expertise
1. skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
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entity
1. that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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ethics
1. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
2. the philosophical study of moral values and rules
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excess
1. a quantity much larger than is needed
2. immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
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era
1. a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
2. a major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods
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eagle
1. any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
2. (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole
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ethnic
1. a person who is a member of an ethnic group
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exhibition
1. the act of exhibiting
2. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
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existence
1. the state or fact of existing
2. everything that exists anywhere
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exhibit
1. an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
2. something shown to the public
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escape
1. the act of escaping physically
2. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
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explanation
1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
2. thought that makes something comprehensible
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electricity
1. a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
2. energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
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emphasis
1. special importance or significance
2. intensity or forcefulness of expression
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expense
1. amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
2. a detriment or sacrifice
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eligibility
1. the quality or state of being eligible
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entering
1. a movement into or inward
2. the act of entering
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establishment
1. the act of forming or establishing something
2. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
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ear
1. the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
2. good hearing
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effectiveness
1. power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
2. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
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ebony
1. a very dark black
2. hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys
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experiment
1. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
2. the testing of an idea
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excellence
1. the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
2. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
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enemy
1. an opposing military force
2. an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
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ease
1. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
2. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
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eve
1. the day before
2. the period immediately before something
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equation
1. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
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egg
1. animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
2. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
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elite
1. a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
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entrance
1. something that provides access (to get in or get out)
2. a movement into or inward
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enrollment
1. the act of enrolling
2. the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time
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essay
1. an analytic or interpretive literary composition
2. a tentative attempt
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engagement
1. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
2. a meeting arranged in advance
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excerpt
1. a passage selected from a larger work
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extract
1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
2. a passage selected from a larger work
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eggs
1. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
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exploration
1. to travel for the purpose of discovery
2. a careful systematic search
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encoding
1. the activity of converting data or information into code
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expenditure
1. money paid out; an amount spent
2. the act of spending money for goods or services
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emission
1. the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
2. a substance that is emitted or released
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exterior
1. the region that is outside of something
2. the outer side or surface of something
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ecology
1. the environment as it relates to living organisms
2. the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
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enhancement
1. an improvement that makes something more agreeable
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electron
1. an elementary particle with negative charge
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encryption
1. the activity of converting data or information into code
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easter
1. a wind from the east
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equality
1. the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
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enlargement
1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
2. the state of being enlarged
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elderly
1. people who are old collectively
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eclipse
1. one celestial body obscures another
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enquiry
1. an instance of questioning
2. a search for knowledge
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exhaust
1. gases ejected from an engine as waste products
2. system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
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embassy
1. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
2. an ambassador and his entourage collectively
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encounter
1. a minor short-term fight
2. a casual or unexpected convergence
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elder
1. a person who is older than you are
2. any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical Northern Hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit
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essence
1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
2. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
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expo
1. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
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earl
1. a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
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envelope
1. a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
2. any wrapper or covering
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entrepreneur
1. someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
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exemption
1. immunity from an obligation or duty
2. a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)
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earthquake
1. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
2. a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
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epic
1. a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
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enzyme
1. any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
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excuse
1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
2. a note explaining an absence
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extraction
1. the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
2. properties attributable to your ancestry
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elevation
1. the event of something being raised upward
2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
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elephant
1. five-toed pachyderm
2. the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
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ensemble
1. a group of musicians playing or singing together
2. a cast other than the principals
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eleven
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
2. a team that plays football
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equilibrium
1. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
2. a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
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estimation
1. a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
2. the respect with which a person is held
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emerald
1. a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
2. a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
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explosion
1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
2. the act of exploding or bursting
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employ
1. the state of being employed or having a job
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elect
1. an exclusive group of people
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exclusion
1. the state of being excluded
2. the state of being excommunicated
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emperor
1. the male ruler of an empire
2. red table grape of California
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elimination
1. the act of removing or getting rid of something
2. the bodily process of discharging waste matter
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expiration
1. a coming to an end of a contract period
2. euphemistic expressions for death
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endorsement
1. a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
2. a speech seconding a motion
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enclosure
1. a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
2. the act of enclosing something inside something else
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excitement
1. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
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erotica
1. creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
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evanescence
1. the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight
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ethnicity
1. an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties
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embroidery
1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
2. decorative needlework
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eighth
1. position eight in a countable series of things
2. one part in eight equal parts
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erosion
1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
2. condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
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exploit
1. a notable achievement
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expedition
1. a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
2. an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose
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emotion
1. any strong feeling
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elk
1. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America
2. large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male
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ecosystem
1. a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment
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embrace
1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
2. the state of taking in or encircling
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elevated
1. a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level
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equatorial
1. a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it
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epidemiology
1. the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
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enthusiasm
1. a feeling of excitement
2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
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efficacy
1. capacity or power to produce a desired effect
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elastic
1. a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
2. a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
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elective
1. a course that the student can select from among alternatives
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eager
1. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
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elevator
1. lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
2. the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend
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elf
1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
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exploitation
1. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
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expectation
1. belief about (or mental picture of) the future
2. anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
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etiquette
1. rules governing socially acceptable behavior
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enjoyment
1. the pleasure felt when having a good time
2. act of receiving pleasure from something
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explosive
1. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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espresso
1. strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans
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esteem
1. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
2. a feeling of delighted approval and liking
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economist
1. an expert in the science of economics
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executing
1. putting a condemned person to death
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ego
1. an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
2. your consciousness of your own identity
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educator
1. someone who educates young people
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expose
1. the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
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enthusiast
1. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
2. a person having a strong liking for something
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examiner
1. someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
2. an investigator who observes carefully
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emergence
1. the gradual beginning or coming forth
2. the becoming visible
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elbow
1. hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
2. a sharp bend in a road or river
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elegance
1. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
2. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics)
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endowment
1. natural abilities or qualities
2. the capital that provides income for an institution
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evergreen
1. a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
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eternity
1. time without end
2. a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife
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exodus
1. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
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encore
1. an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand
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encouragement
1. the expression of approval and support
2. the act of giving hope or support to someone
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epidemic
1. a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
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eighteen
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
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equestrian
1. a man skilled in equitation
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exporter
1. a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale)
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extern
1. a nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there
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elm
1. any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
2. hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
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ethanol
1. the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline
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enlightenment
1. education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
2. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness
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enrichment
1. act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
2. a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth
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etiology
1. the cause of a disease
2. the philosophical study of causation
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exhibitor
1. someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
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empowerment
1. the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
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erection
1. an erect penis
2. a structure that has been erected
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exile
1. a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
2. a person who is expelled from home or country by authority
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eats
1. informal terms for a meal
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epilepsy
1. a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
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endurance
1. the power to withstand hardship or stress
2. a state of surviving; remaining alive
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emulation
1. ambition to equal or excel
2. (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another
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eclectic
1. someone who selects according to the eclectic method
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eta
1. the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet
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eddy
1. a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
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exporting
1. the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
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escrow
1. 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
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entitlement
1. right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits)
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exercising
1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
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enamel
1. hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
2. a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
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envy
1. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
2. spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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evacuation
1. the act of removing the contents of something
2. the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection
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estrogen
1. a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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eighty
1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight
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expat
1. a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
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enrolment
1. the act of enrolling
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erica
1. any plant of the genus Erica
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emulator
1. someone who copies the words or behavior of another
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endeavor
1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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engraving
1. a print made from an engraving
2. a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved
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excursion
1. a journey taken for pleasure
2. wandering from the main path of a journey
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equine
1. hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck
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extinction
1. no longer active; extinguished
2. no longer in existence
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exposition
1. a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
2. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
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embodiment
1. a new personification of a familiar idea
2. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
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enactment
1. the passing of a law by a legislative body
2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
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earring
1. jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
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embryo
1. (botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
2. an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
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expiry
1. a coming to an end of a contract period
2. the event of dying or departure from life
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entirety
1. the state of being total and complete
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exponential
1. a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent
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emblem
1. special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
2. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
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equivalence
1. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
2. essential equality and interchangeability
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edible
1. any substance that can be used as food
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electrode
1. a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
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excise
1. a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)
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excavation
1. the act of digging
2. the site of an archeological exploration
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emu
1. large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller
2. any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism
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entropy
1. (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
2. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work
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extractor
1. an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
2. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
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earnest
1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
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endpoint
1. a place where something ends or is complete
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epoxy
1. a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
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effluent
1. water mixed with waste matter
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emeritus
1. a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
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ether
1. the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
2. any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom
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experimentation
1. the testing of an idea
2. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
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endeavour
1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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expectancy
1. an expectation
2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
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enumeration
1. a numbered list
2. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
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echoes
1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
2. a reply that repeats what has just been said
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emporium
1. a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
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ecstasy
1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
2. a state of elated bliss
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eater
1. someone who consumes food for nourishment
2. any green goods that are good to eat
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epoch
1. a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
2. (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded
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everlasting
1. any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
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endocrine
1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
2. any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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epsilon
1. the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet
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eyeglasses
1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
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enigma
1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
2. a difficult problem
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endocrinology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions
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ester
1. organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
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envoy
1. a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
2. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
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embracing
1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
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enlightened
1. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
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estimator
1. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
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electrician
1. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
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excitation
1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
2. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
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eros
1. a desire for sexual intimacy
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eighteenth
1. position 18 in a countable series of things
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emphasizing
1. the act of giving special importance or significance to something
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eleventh
1. position 11 in a countable series of things
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exon
1. sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures
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ergonomics
1. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
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etching
1. an impression made from an etched plate
2. an etched plate made with the use of acid
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enhancer
1. anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
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eldorado
1. an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers
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electrophoresis
1. 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
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ephedra
1. jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds
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estuary
1. the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
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elves
1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
2. 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
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eccentric
1. a person with an unusual or odd personality
2. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
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evangelism
1. zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
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ethyl
1. the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
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ethic
1. the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
2. a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct
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evaporation
1. the process of becoming a vapor
2. the process of extracting moisture
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enema
1. an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
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easement
1. (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land)
2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
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elasticity
1. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
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equinox
1. 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
2. (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
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energizer
1. someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people
2. a device that supplies electrical energy
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emery
1. a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
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eczema
1. generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
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eradication
1. the complete destruction of every trace of something
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embarrassment
1. the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
2. the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)
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electorate
1. the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote
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enzymology
1. the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes
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encapsulation
1. the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule)
2. the process of enclosing (as in a capsule)
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enclosing
1. the act of enclosing something inside something else
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endemic
1. a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
2. a plant that is native to a certain limited area
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expulsion
1. the act of forcing out someone or something
2. squeezing out by applying pressure
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estradiol
1. the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer
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empress
1. a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
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exponent
1. a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
2. someone who expounds and interprets or explains
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entertainer
1. a person who tries to please or amuse
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ephedrine
1. white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma
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espionage
1. the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
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eraser
1. an implement used to erase something
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ethylene
1. a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
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esprit
1. liveliness of mind or spirit
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empathy
1. understanding and entering into another's feelings
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eyewitness
1. a spectator who can describe what happened
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elan
1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
2. distinctive and stylish elegance
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embargo
1. a government order imposing a trade barrier
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escalation
1. an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
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excelsior
1. thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
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exhaustion
1. extreme fatigue
2. serious weakening and loss of energy
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expressway
1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
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eruption
1. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
2. symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
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epiphany
1. a divine manifestation
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eldest
1. the offspring who came first in the order of birth
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equalizer
1. electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion
2. a weight that balances another weight
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encyclopaedia
1. 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
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errata
1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
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entail
1. land received by fee tail
2. the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
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eucalyptus
1. wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
2. a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
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equator
1. an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
2. a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts
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entomology
1. the branch of zoology that studies insects
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eighties
1. the decade from 1880 to 1889
2. the decade from 1980 to 1989
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exhibitionism
1. extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself
2. the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals
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ensign
1. a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
2. an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
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evaluator
1. an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
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eel
1. the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled
2. voracious snakelike marine or freshwater fishes with smooth slimy usually scaleless skin and having a continuous vertical fin but no ventral fins
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ell
1. an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building
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ethos
1. (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
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euthanasia
1. the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
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extremist
1. a person who holds extreme views
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evasion
1. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
2. the deliberate act of failing to pay money
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emf
1. the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
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electrolyte
1. a solution that conducts electricity
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eliminator
1. an agent that eliminates something
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eyebrow
1. the arch of hair above each eye
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equalization
1. the act of making equal or uniform
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extrusion
1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
2. squeezing out by applying pressure
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emancipation
1. freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
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eviction
1. 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
2. the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law
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elixir
1. a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
2. hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold
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eggplant
1. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow
2. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable
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enquirer
1. someone who asks a question
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extravaganza
1. any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
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elongation
1. the quality of being elongated
2. an addition to the length of something
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evangelist
1. a preacher of the Christian gospel
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edema
1. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
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ellipse
1. a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
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elaboration
1. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
2. the result of improving something
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escalade
1. an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification)
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emulsion
1. (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids
2. a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
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exchanger
1. one whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country
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exclamation
1. an abrupt excited utterance
2. a loud complaint or protest or reproach
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emigration
1. migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
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eft
1. a newt in its terrestrial stage of development
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endometriosis
1. the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
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easing
1. a change for the better
2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
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epithelium
1. membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
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ephemera
1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
2. something transitory; lasting a day
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esquire
1. (Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
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easel
1. an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
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extremity
1. an external body part that projects from the body
2. an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease)
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emptiness
1. the state of containing nothing
2. having an empty stomach
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esophagus
1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
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egress
1. (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
2. the becoming visible
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ebb
1. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
2. the outward flow of the tide
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extradition
1. the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)
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echelon
1. status in a society or organization
2. a body of troops arranged in a line
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econometrics
1. the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data
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expatriate
1. a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
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emir
1. an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
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excretion
1. the bodily process of discharging waste matter
2. waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
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euphoria
1. a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
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equilibria
1. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
2. a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
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edging
1. border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
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eyepiece
1. combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
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enchantment
1. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
2. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
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endoscopy
1. visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope
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excellency
1. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
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encephalitis
1. inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)
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elmwood
1. hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
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ecotourism
1. tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature
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emphysema
1. an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
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epistemology
1. the philosophical theory of knowledge
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eigenvalue
1. (mathematics) any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant
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executor
1. a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
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exorcism
1. freeing from evil spirits
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entrant
1. a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise
2. any new participant in some activity
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eon
1. the longest division of geological time
2. an immeasurably long period of time
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erasure
1. a correction made by erasing
2. a surface area where something has been erased
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expedient
1. a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
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esplanade
1. a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
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etymology
1. a history of a word
2. the study of the sources and development of words
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extinguisher
1. a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
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entourage
1. the group following and attending to some important person
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enclave
1. an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it
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extremism
1. any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
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eastward
1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
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entree
1. the principal dish of a meal
2. the right to enter
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emporia
1. a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
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excision
1. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
2. surgical removal of a body part or tissue
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eld
1. a late time of life
2. a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises
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epilogue
1. a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
2. a short passage added at the end of a literary work
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epistle
1. a specially long, formal letter
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eminence
1. high status importance owing to marked superiority
2. a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
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emitter
1. the electrode in a transistor where electrons originate
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easterly
1. a wind from the east
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expander
1. an electronic device that increases the dynamic range of the audio signal.
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electrolysis
1. (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
2. removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root
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ejection
1. the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
2. the act of forcing out someone or something
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eyelid
1. either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
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emptying
1. the act of removing the contents of something
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ern
1. bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland
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environs
1. the area in which something exists or lives
2. an outer adjacent area of any place
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embankment
1. a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
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equipping
1. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war
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eyeball
1. the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
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embryology
1. the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
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eyesight
1. normal use of the faculty of vision
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eidos
1. (anthropology) the distinctive expression of the cognitive or intellectual character of a culture or a social group
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extrapolation
1. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
2. an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations
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exertion
1. use of physical or mental energy; hard work
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exorcist
1. one of the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church
2. someone who practices exorcism
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etcetera
1. additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same; entity, other pronoun; pronoun, entity; quantifier: other
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erg
1. a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
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extraterrestrial
1. a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
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exaggeration
1. extravagant exaggeration
2. the act of making something more noticeable than usual
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exhibitionist
1. someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
2. someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention
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eyeglass
1. lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
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extortion
1. an exorbitant charge
2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
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earphone
1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
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ephemeral
1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
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epidural
1. regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery
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encroachment
1. any entry into an area not previously occupied
2. entry to another's property without right or permission
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expanse
1. a wide scope
2. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
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ember
1. a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
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epitaph
1. an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
2. a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person
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elector
1. a citizen who has a legal right to vote
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epitope
1. the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
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elitist
1. someone who believes in rule by an elite group
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echocardiography
1. a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart
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extinguishing
1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
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embolism
1. an insertion into a calendar
2. occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
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eloquence
1. powerful and effective language
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ethnography
1. the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies
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epitome
1. a standard or typical example
2. a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
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erythromycin
1. an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
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ewe
1. female sheep
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exchequer
1. the funds of a government or institution or individual
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eaves
1. the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
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endothelium
1. an epithelium of mesoblastic origin; a thin layer of flattened cells that lines the inside of some body cavities
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eyelet
1. a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar
2. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
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extermination
1. complete annihilation
2. the act of exterminating
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emmet
1. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
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entanglement
1. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
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effector
1. one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose
2. a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion
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enlistment
1. a period of time spent in military service
2. the act of enlisting (as in a military service)
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etna
1. a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air
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everyman
1. the ordinary person
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epinephrine
1. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
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eatery
1. a building where people go to eat
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enforcer
1. one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
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ejaculate
1. the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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electrolytic
1. a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte
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euchre
1. 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
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energizing
1. the activity of causing to have energy and be active
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excavator
1. a workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying
2. a machine for excavating
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egret
1. any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
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encephalopathy
1. any disorder or disease of the brain
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epos
1. a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme
2. a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
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eroding
1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
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exabyte
1. a unit of information equal to 1000 petabytes or 10^18 bytes
2. a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibytes or 2^60 bytes
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eyelash
1. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
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edict
1. a formal or authoritative proclamation
2. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
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eurythmics
1. the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
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environmentalism
1. the philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth
2. the activity of protecting the environment from pollution or destruction
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escudo
1. formerly the basic monetary unit of Portugal; equal to 100 centavo
2. the basic unit of money on Cape Verde; equal to 100 centavos
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electrification
1. the activity of thrilling or markedly exciting some person or group
2. the act of providing electricity
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exemplar
1. something to be imitated
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epidermis
1. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
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eagerness
1. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
2. prompt willingness
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examen
1. a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
2. a critical study (as of a writer's work)
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earner
1. someone who earn wages in return for their labor
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ethnology
1. the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
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elastomer
1. any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed)
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erythrocyte
1. a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
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eyeliner
1. makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
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environmentalist
1. someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution
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epicenter
1. the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
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eccentricity
1. strange and unconventional behavior
2. (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
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escalator
1. a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index)
2. a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt
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emoticon
1. a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email
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eyeshadow
1. makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes
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endgame
1. the final stages of an extended process of negotiation
2. the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board
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enrollee
1. a person who enrolls in (or is enrolled in) a class or course of study
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edifice
1. a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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eulogy
1. a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
2. a formal expression of praise
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egalitarian
1. a person who believes in the equality of all people
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errand
1. a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
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estoppel
1. a rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled
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emigrant
1. someone who leaves one country to settle in another
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erratum
1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
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effusion
1. an unrestrained expression of emotion
2. flow under pressure
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etude
1. a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity
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edelweiss
1. alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts
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ecologist
1. a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment
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eugenics
1. the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating)
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elation
1. an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
2. a feeling of joy and pride
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epileptic
1. a person who has epilepsy
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earpiece
1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
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enmity
1. a state of deep-seated ill-will
2. the feeling of a hostile person
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executioner
1. an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
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expressionism
1. an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality
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entrapment
1. a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials
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exportation
1. commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
2. the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
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erecting
1. the act of building or putting up
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embellishment
1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
2. a superfluous ornament
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exegesis
1. an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
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embezzlement
1. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
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elegy
1. a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
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equating
1. the act of regarding as equal
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emcee
1. a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
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exuberance
1. joyful enthusiasm
2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
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endotoxin
1. a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die
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enumerator
1. someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes
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existentialism
1. (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves
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expropriation
1. taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)
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earthenware
1. ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
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efflux
1. the process of flowing out
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encampment
1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
2. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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experimenter
1. a research worker who conducts experiments
2. a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas
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endocarditis
1. inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves
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esker
1. (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets
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engraver
1. a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
2. a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate
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encumbrance
1. an onerous or difficult concern
2. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
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ellipsoid
1. a surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles
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enthalpy
1. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure
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ecru
1. a very light brown
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ellipsis
1. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
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endonuclease
1. a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes
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euphonium
1. a bass horn (brass wind instrument) that is the tenor of the tuba family
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escarpment
1. a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
2. a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
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emphases
1. special importance or significance
2. intensity or forcefulness of expression
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erythema
1. abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)
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enlisting
1. the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
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emplacement
1. military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon
2. the act of putting something in a certain place
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encyclical
1. a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
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ephemeris
1. an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year
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extravagance
1. the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
2. the trait of spending extravagantly
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eutrophication
1. excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life
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eschatology
1. the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind
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electrochemistry
1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions
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enlarger
1. photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph
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envisioning
1. visual imagery
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expediency
1. the quality of being suited to the end in view
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ejector
1. a person who ousts or supplants someone else
2. a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing
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easiness
1. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
2. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
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esthetic
1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
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earache
1. an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
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ellipses
1. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
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erythropoietin
1. a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells
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exhortation
1. a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
2. the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
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ethane
1. a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel
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entryway
1. something that provides access (to get in or get out)
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enslavement
1. the state of being a slave
2. the act of making slaves of your captives
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elucidation
1. an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
2. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
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earshot
1. the range within which a voice can be heard
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euphemism
1. an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
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escapade
1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
2. any carefree episode
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elderberry
1. a common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies
2. berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies
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excrement
1. waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
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epithet
1. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
2. descriptive word or phrase
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elution
1. the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions
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exerciser
1. sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
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endometrium
1. (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition
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enalapril
1. an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks
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electromagnetism
1. magnetism produced by an electric current
2. the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
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earthwork
1. an earthen rampart
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expressiveness
1. the quality of being expressive
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eggnog
1. a punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor
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earthworm
1. terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers
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eclampsia
1. a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy
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electrocardiography
1. diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram)
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earnestness
1. an earnest and sincere feeling
2. the trait of being serious
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ecliptic
1. 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
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expandability
1. A physical property of gases, denoting that they expand to fill their containers.
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essayist
1. a writer of literary works
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epicurean
1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
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enchanter
1. a sorcerer or magician
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eroticism
1. a state of anticipation of sexuality
2. the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
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eventide
1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
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exterminator
1. someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects)
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exaltation
1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
2. the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
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enormity
1. the quality of being outrageous
2. vastness of size or extent
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electrocardiogram
1. a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph
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exacerbation
1. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
2. violent and bitter exasperation
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elitism
1. the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
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entomologist
1. a zoologist who studies insects
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esthetics
1. (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
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epidemiologist
1. a medical scientist who studies the transmission and control of epidemic diseases
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effigy
1. a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
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eventuality
1. a possible event or occurrence or result
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escapement
1. mechanical device that regulates movement
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edutainment
1. entertainment that is intended to be educational
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enchilada
1. tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce seasoned with chili
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endangerment
1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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equaliser
1. electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion
2. a weight that balances another weight
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ecumenism
1. a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)
2. (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
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empiricism
1. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
2. the application of empirical methods in any art or science
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embarkation
1. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
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edger
1. a person who puts finishing edges on a garment
2. garden tool for cutting grass around the edges of a yard
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extrema
1. the point located farthest from the middle of something
2. the most extreme possible amount or value
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exfoliation
1. the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin
2. a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
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expectorant
1. a medicine promoting expectoration
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eggshell
1. the exterior covering of a bird's egg
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expletive
1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
2. a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
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emissary
1. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
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evocation
1. imaginative re-creation
2. calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
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epitaxy
1. growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate
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exhilaration
1. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
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elicitation
1. stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors
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externality
1. the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
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exacta
1. a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order
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earmark
1. identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
2. a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something
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estrus
1. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
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ersatz
1. an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation
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edification
1. uplifting enlightenment
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entrails
1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
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endodontics
1. the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
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egger
1. moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons
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eland
1. either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
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endorphin
1. a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
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epicure
1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
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expelling
1. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
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electrocution
1. execution by electricity
2. killing by electric shock
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explication
1. the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
2. a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
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encephalomyelitis
1. inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
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expressionist
1. an artist who is an adherent of expressionism
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emirate
1. the domain controlled by an emir
2. the office of an emir
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ermine
1. the expensive white fur of the ermine
2. mustelid of Northern Hemisphere in its white winter coat
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ennui
1. the feeling of being bored by something tedious
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expending
1. the act of spending money for goods or services
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employable
1. a person who is qualified and ready to work
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equilibration
1. stabilization by bringing into equilibrium
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endoscope
1. a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
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embargoes
1. a government order imposing a trade barrier
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equalisation
1. the act of making equal or uniform
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equanimity
1. steadiness of mind under stress
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excitability
1. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part
2. being easily excited
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endive
1. widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched
2. variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges
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equilateral
1. a figure whose sides are all equal
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elastin
1. a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
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emollient
1. toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
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eyewash
1. lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
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egoism
1. (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality
2. concern for your own interests and welfare
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evangelicalism
1. stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation
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epicentre
1. the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
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ethology
1. the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
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equitation
1. the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
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electromyography
1. diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph
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escapist
1. a person who escapes into a world of fantasy
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exclaiming
1. an abrupt excited utterance
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evangel
1. the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
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ecclesiology
1. the branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church
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eider
1. duck of the Northern Hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females
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elastase
1. a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin
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extensor
1. a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
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eyesore
1. something very ugly and offensive
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eardrum
1. the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
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electioneering
1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign
2. the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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exasperation
1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance
2. actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
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entente
1. an informal alliance between countries
2. a friendly understanding between political powers
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escapism
1. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
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ethicist
1. a philosopher who specializes in ethics
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evolutionist
1. a person who believes in organic evolution
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eclat
1. enthusiastic approval
2. ceremonial elegance and splendor
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endosperm
1. nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo within seeds of flowering plants
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eisteddfod
1. any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)
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epee
1. a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade
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earthing
1. fastening electrical equipment to earth
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ebonite
1. a hard nonresilient rubber formed by vulcanizing natural rubber
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ethicality
1. The state, quality or manner of conforming to accepted standards of conduct.
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egocentric
1. a self-centered person with little regard for others
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entailment
1. something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
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estrangement
1. separation resulting from hostility
2. the feeling of being alienated from other people
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excommunication
1. the state of being excommunicated
2. the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society
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enteritis
1. inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
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effendi
1. a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials
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enchantress
1. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
2. a female sorcerer or magician
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exactness
1. the quality of being exact
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evacuee
1. a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place
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echocardiogram
1. a graphical image of the heart produced by an echocardiograph
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exonuclease
1. a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid
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endocrinologist
1. physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system
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erudition
1. profound scholarly knowledge
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egalitarianism
1. the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
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ephemerides
1. an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year
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eosinophil
1. a leukocyte readily stained with eosin
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extrication
1. the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition
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endearment
1. the act of showing affection
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exhalation
1. exhaled breath
2. the act of expelling air from the lungs
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efferent
1. a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands
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endarterectomy
1. surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
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egotism
1. an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
2. an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
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eosinophilia
1. a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood
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encaustic
1. a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application
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erbium
1. a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
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electrostatics
1. the branch of physics that deals with static electricity
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exponentiation
1. the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power
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ergot
1. a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus
2. 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
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esthetician
1. a worker skilled in giving beauty treatments (manicures and facials etc.)
2. a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty
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