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eadness luxury or happiness
eagre a tidal bore or flood tide
(up an estuary)
earing line for fastening corner
of a sail to the gaff or yard
earwig a small insect; to bias; to
pester with demands; to eavesdrop
earworm a song or tune that repeats
over and over inside a person's head
easement rights held over another's
land
eau-de-nil pale green colour
ebberman one who fishes under
bridges
ebeneous like or resembling ebony
éboulement falling in of wall of a
fort; landslide
ebriection mental breakdown from too
much drinking
ébrillade jerking of horse's rein
when it does not turn
ebrious tending towards excessive
drinking
ebullioscope instrument for measuring
boiling point of liquids
ebullition boiling over; agitation;
outbreak; ; a sudden violent outburst or display
eburnean of or like ivory; ivory-coloured
ecardinate without hinges
ecarlate fine woollen cloth, usually
dyed scarlet
ecaudate tailless
ecbatic grammatical construction
indicating result without intention
ecbole digression
ecbolic assisting childbirth;
aiding abortion
eccaleobion incubator
eccedentesiast a person who fakes a smile,
such as on television
eccentricate to go out of one's proper
sphere
ecchymosis black-and-blue spot
ecclesiarchy government by clerics or
ecclesiastical authorities
ecclesiastry affairs of the church
ecclesioclastic disruptive or destructive
to the church
ecclesiolatry excessive devotion to
church tradition and form
ecclesiology study of church affairs
ecclesiophobia the fear of churches
eccoprotic laxative; mildly cathartic;
purgative
eccrinology study of excretion
ecdemic not endemic; of foreign
origin
ecdemomania abnormal compulsion for
wandering
ecdysiast one who performs a
striptease; a stripper
ecdysiophile a person who likes to visit
strip joints or watch people strip
ecdysis the shedding of an outer
layer of skin, as by insects, crustaceans, or snakes; molting
ecesis the establishment of a
plant or animal in a new habitat
echard water in the soil not
available to plants
echidna Australian toothless spined
monotreme resembling a hedgehog
echinate like a hedgehog; prickly
echinoproctous having a spiny or prickly
rump (like a pocupine)
echinuliform resembling small spines
echoism the formation of imitative
words
echolalia the often pathological
repetition of what is said by other people as if echoing them
echopraxia echo-like repetition of
another's actions eg. yawning
echt genuine, authentic,
typical as performances these are echt masterpieces
eclaircise to clear up
éclaircissement clarification;
enlightenment
éclat publicity; dazzling effect;
brilliance; applause
eclat to make notorious
eclegme ancient syrupy medicine
that is licked off a spoon
eclipsareon astronomical toy used to
show phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses
eclipsis an omission or suppression
of words or sounds
ecliptic imaginary circle
which the sun follows from earth perspective
eclogue a poem in which shepherds
are introduced conversing; pastoral or rustic poem
eclosion emergence, as from a larva
or egg, or of an era or movement
ecmnesia loss of memory of the
events of a specific period
ecocide destruction of the
environment
economacy position of controller of
ecclesiastical affairs
ecophene range of phenotypes
produced by a genotype in a given environment
ecophobia the fear of home
écorché a human figure portrayed
stripped of the skin
ecphasis explicit declaration or
interpretation
ecphonesis an emotional exclamation;
e.g., O God!
ecphorize to evoke or revive an
emotion, a memory, or the like by means of a stimulus
ecphory the evocation of an engram
from a latent to a manifest state
ecphrasis plain interpretation of a
thing
ecthlipsis omitting one or more sounds
in pronouncing a word
ectobatic carrying or leading towards
the outside
ectogenesis variation in response to
outside conditions
ectomorphic being slender and thin
ectopia displacement of internal
organs in the body
ectype reproduction or copy
ectypography etching in relief
écuelle two-handled soup or
porridge bowl
ecydisis shedding or moulting of the
skin
edacious voracious; devouring, often
said of time
edacious voracious; gluttonous;
pertaining to eating
edacity 1) ravenousness 2)
voraciousness 3) esurience 4) greediness
edapha organisms living in soil
edaphic of, like or pertaining to
the soil
edaphology study of soils
edentate toothless; without teeth;
pertaining to aardvarks and sloths
edentulous toothless, edentate,
agomphious
edulcorate to sweeten; to rid of
soluble particles by washing
eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious good, perhaps very good
eesome attractive or gratifying to
the eye
effable utterable; that that can be
uttered or spoken
efferent carrying outward or away
effete weak or worn-out;
degenerate
effigiate to form as an effigy;
hence, to fashion; to adapt
effigurate having a definite shape
effleurage stroking movement in
massage
effluvium invisible emanation;
offensive exhalation or smell
effluxion 1) the process of flowing
out 2) effluence; emanation
effodient burrowing
effrenate unbridled, ungovernable
effrenation unruliness
effulge to shine out; to beam
effulgence radiant splendor;
brilliance
effusiometer instrument for comparing
molecular weights of gases
effutiation twaddle, balderdash
eft 1. again; afterwards
eft 2. a newt
efter a thief who robs theater
patrons during a show
eftsoons soon after
egad mild oath
egency need
egestion the removal of materials
from the body
eglomerate to unwind, as thread from a
ball
egoism doctrine that the pursuit
of self-interest is the highest good
egotheism identification of oneself
with God
egredouce sweet and sour sauce
egyptology study of ancient egypt
eidetic marked by or involving
extraordinarily accurate and vivid recall
eidograph instrument for copying
drawings
eidolism the belief in ghosts and
spirits
eidolon an unsubstantial image;
phantom; confusing reflected image deal
eigne first born
eikonology metaphor
einfuhlung an understanding so
intimate that the feelings, thoughts, and motives of one person are
readily comprehended by another
eirenarch officer in charge of
keeping the public peace; justice of the peace
eirenicon peace-making message,
proposition for peace
eirenics theological doctrine of
religious unification
eirenism peaceful state of mind
eisegesis the interpretation of a
text (as of the bible) by reading into it one's own ideas
eisel sour wine resembling
vinegar
eisoptrophobia the fear of mirrors
eisteddfod an annual Welsh competitive
arts festival [early Aug]
eiswein a sweet German wine made
from grapes that have frozen on the vine
ejectamenta material ejected from a
volcano
ejulation a wailing, lamentation
eke in addition; also; likewise
ekistic relating to ekistics or
human settlements
ekistician one who studies or is
versed in ekistics
ekistics the study of human
settlements and the way they develop and adapt themselves to changing
circumstances
ekka small one-horse carriage
ekphrasis description of a work of
art as rhetorical exercise
ekpyrotic referring to the
destruction and recreation of the world in fire
élan impetuosity; dash or style;
brilliancy or vivacity
elance to throw as a lance
elaphine of, like or belonging to a
red deer; of, of, like or pertaining to red deer
elapid of, like or pertaining to
cobras
elative indicating movement out of
or away from
elatrometer instrument for measuring
gaseous pressure
elaqueate to free from a noose or
other entanglements
elchee ambassador
eldritch horrifying; arcane;
strange; weird; eerie
electrocardiograph instrument for recording
unusual electrical fluctuations of the heart
electrochemistry study of relations between
electricity and chemicals
electrodynamometer instrument for measuring
electrical current
electroencephalograph instrument for measuring
the brain's electrical impulses
electrogenesis production of electricity
electrograph instrument for recording
electrical potential
electrology study of electricity
electrometer instrument for measuring
electrical potential
electromyograph instrument for diagnosing
neuromuscular disorders
electrophile substance having an
affinity for electrons or negative charge
electrophobia the fear of electricity
electroretinograph instrument for measuring
electrical activity in the retina
electroscope instrument for detecting
electrical charges in the body
electrostatics study of static electricity
electuary medicine mixed with honey
or syrup
eleemosynary of, like or pertaining to
charity or giving alms; dependent on charity
elenchus refutation; esp. one in
syllogistic form; sophism
elenctic of, like or pertaining to
argument; cross-examination or refuting
elephant large unit of paper
measurement equal to 28 by 23 inches
elephantine of, like or pertaining to
elephants
Eleusinian of or relating to ancient
Eleusis or to the religious mysteries celebrated there in worship of
Demeter and Persephone
eleutherian freedom-giving
eleutheromania manic desire for freedom
eleutherophillist someone who advocates free
love
eleutherophobia the fear of freedom
elflock lock of tangled hair
elide 1. omit; ignore; suppress
or abridge
elide 2. to suppress or alter by
elision; to strike out (a word or passage)
ell old unit of length equal to
45 inches
ellipsograph instrument for describing
ellipses
elocation removal from someone's
control; alienation
éloge funeral oration; panegyric
elogium eulogy
eloign to convey to a distance; to
remove
elozable amenable to flattery
elsewhen at another time, at other
times
elsin shoemaker's awl
elucubrate to work out or express by
studious effort; to burn the midnight oil
elumbated made weak in the loins
elurophobia the fear of cats
elution purification or separation
by washing
elutriate to separate by washing into
finer portions
elydoric painted with both oil and
watercolour
elysian pertaining to Elysium;
blissful, delightful
elytriferous having or bearing hardened
forewings
em unit of measuring width of
typeface where width of letters equals height
emacity an urge to buy things or to
spend money
email type of dark ink
emarcid wilted; limp
embale to enclose; to bind in; to
make into a bale
embar to shut in; to hinder; to
put under embargo
embase to lower; to debase
embayment bay
emberlucock to confuse; to bewilder
emblements growing crops
embolalia the use of... um...
virtually meaningless filler words, phrases, or... er... stammerings
embonpoint stout; plump or full in
figure; corpulent
embouchement opening of a passage or
tunnel
embower to place in a bower; to
shelter with trees
embracery an attempt to corruptly
influence a jury
embrangle embroil, confuse, entangle,
perplex
embrasure recess of a door or window
embrocate to moisten and rub with a
lotion
embryogenesis production of an embryo
embryoniform shaped like an embryo
embuggerance a natural or artificial
hazard that complicates any proposed course of action
emendation correction; usually of a
text
emergicenter urban clinic offering
emergency outpatient services
emesis the act of vomiting
emetology study of vomiting
emetophobia the fear of vomiting
émeute a popular rising or uproar
emicate to sparkle
emiction the discharging of urine
eminentissimo a person of superlative
eminence
eminento an eminent person (but
often used as a disparaging epithet)
emissile able to be emitted or
pushed out
emmenagogue drug aiding menstrual flow
emmenology the study of menstruation
emmet 1. a holiday-maker or
tourist; a summer visitor (Cornish, used in a disparaging way)
emmet 2. an ant
emmetropia correct refraction of light
by the eyes; having 20-20 vision
emmew to confine or mew up
emollient characteristic of that
which softens or soothes the skin; softening; making supple
emolument payment; profit arising
from employment
emonomancy fortunetelling using demons
emotivism theory that moral
statements are inherently biased
empaestic of, like or pertaining to
the art of embossing
empanoply to clothe in full armor
empasm deodorant powder
empennage the tail assembly of an
airplane
empery wide dominion; empire
emphractic stopping the pores of the
skin
emphyteusis perpetual but conditional
lease of property
empiecement an insertion in a garment
empleomania an insatiable urge to hold
public office
emporeutic of, like or pertaining to
trade
empressment show of affection or
eagerness
emprise adventurous undertaking
emption the act of buying; purchase
emptysis spitting up of blood
empyreal of, like or pertaining to
heaven; sublime; skyward
emulge to milk or drain out
emunction the act of removing
obstructions from or cleaning bodily passages
emunctory of or pertaining to the
blowing of the nose; a cleansing organ or canal; a term applied to the
excretory ducts and organs of the body
enallage the substitution of one
grammatical form for another; e.g., the editorial we for I
enantiodrome a word which has two
(nearly) opposite meanings; a Janus word, eg; dust, which means to add
or remove dust
enantiodromia process when a thing is
replaced by its opposite
enantiodromic characteristic of something
which has become its opposite
enantiomorph a form which is related to
another as an object is related to its image in a mirror; a mirror image
enantiomorphic of or relating to, or
exhibiting properties of an enantiomorph
enantiopathy allopathy; sympathy with
one's opposite
enantiosis the rhetorical device of
stating the opposite of what is meant, usually ironically, eg. Yes,
right! meaning no
enatic related on the mother's
side
enation outgrowth; extension
encaenia anniversary festival of
renewal of an institution
encaustic having the colours burned
in
enceinte pregnant
encephalasthenia a form of mental distress
caused by emotional stress
encephalograph instrument for recording
brain images
encephaloid like or resembling a brain
encephalophone an apparatus that emits a
continuous hum whose pitch is changed by interference of brain waves
which is used to diagnose abnormal brain functioning
enchiridion book carried in the hand
for reference, esp. for music or theology
enchorial belonging to or used in a
country; domestic
encolpion reliquary; cross worn on
the breast
encomiast person who utters
encomiums; praiser
encomiastic praising; eulogistic;
laudatory
encomic having closely curled hair
encomium glowing and warmly
enthusiastic praise; an expression of said praise
encraty self-control
encumbrous cumbersome, distressing,
troublesome
encyclical letter sent by the pope to
multiple bishops
endarchy centralised government
endeictic showing, exhibiting or
demonstrating
endeixis an indication
endemiology study of local diseases
endlong lengthwise
endochronic relating to transformed or
modified internal time
endocrinology study of glands
endogenous having no external cause
endomorphic being short but powerful
endomusia silent recall of a melody;
endomusia often appears as a type of obsessive thought
endophagy cannibalism within a tribe;
eating away from within
endoscope instrument for observing
interior of a hollow organ
endosmometer instrument for measuring
osmosis into a solution
endysis growth of new feathers,
hair or skin
energumen one who is possessed by a
demonic entity
energumenist one possessed by demons
enervate to weaken; to debilitate
enetophobia the fear of pins and
needles
enfilade series arranged as if
threaded on a string
engastration the action of stuffing one
fowl inside another
engastrimyth a ventriloquist
engouement excessive infatuation
engrailment ring of dots around edge of
a coin
engram lasting effect on memory
engrenage series of decisions leading
towards unspoken goal
enigmatography composition of riddles or
enigmas
enigmatology the investigation or
analysis of enigmas; so enigmatologist; the art and science of puzzle
construction
enjambment continuation of the sense
of a verse without pause
enjoin to command; to order; to
prohibit by injunction
ennead any group of nine objects
enneagon polygon with nine sides
ennomic lawful; legal
enochlophobia the fear of crowds
enology the science dealing with
wine and wine-making
enoptromancy fortunetelling using
mirrors
enoptrophobia the fear of mirrors
enosimania pathological belief that
one has sinned
enosiophobia the fear that one has
commited an unpardonable sin
enosis union; unification
enounce to enunciate; to proclaim
enow enough
enracinate to put forth roots
enracination the act or process of
taking root
ensanguine to cover with blood
ensiform resembling or possessing
characteristics of a sword
ensign large naval flag
ensilage storage of green fodder in
silos
ensorcel to bewitch
entablature wall that rests on top of
columns
entasis swelling on vertical
columns to counteract optical illusion of concavity
entelechy a vital force that directs
an organism toward self-fulfillment
enteral of, pertaining to or within
the intestine
entermete to meddle
enthalpy heat per unit mass
entheastic agitated by divine energy;
inspired
entheate divinely inspired or
possessed by a god
entheate possessed or inspired by a
god
entheomania abnormal belief that one is
divinely inspired
enthetic introduced from outside the
body
entify to treat as or cause to
become a separate entity
entitative regarded as a distinct
entity without regard to context
entomical of, like or pertaining to
insects
entomology study of insects
entomophagous eating insects
entomophilous adapted for pollination by
insects
entomophobia the fear of insects
entoptic within the eyeball;
visibility of objects in the eye
entozoology study of parasites that
live inside larger organisms
entrechat a ballet leap in which the
dancer repeatedly crosses the legs; used figuratively, as in his verbal
entrechats
entredentolignumologist one who collects toothpick
boxes
entremets edible pastry sculpture
served between main courses
entrepôt an intermediary center of
trade and transshipment, warehouse, port of entry
entresol mezzanine
entropion inversion of the edge of
the eyelid
entryism doctrine of joining a group
to change its policies
enturbulate used as a shibboleth or
punch-line by Scientologists to disturb; to harass
entwicklungsroman a novel dealing with the
protagonist's character development from childhood to maturity
enuresis uncontrollable urination
enzone to engirdle or surround
with a zone or belt
enzymology study of enzymes
eoan of, like or pertaining to
dawn
eolation geological effects of the
wind
éolienne fine silk and wool
eolith stone naturally formed but
thought to be manufactured
eolithic of or relating to the early
period of the Stone Age marked by the use of crudely chipped flint
eonism adoption by a male of
female dress and manner; transvestism, esp. by a man
eosophobia the fear of dawn
eozoic containing early evidence
of animals
epact a period added to harmonize
the lunar with the solar calendar
epaenetic eulogistic
epagoge induction
epagomenal intercalary; inserted
between others
epagomenic to insert a day or month in
a calendar; to insert, interpose, or interpolate; when you notice or
celebrate something that's not on the calendar
epanadiplosis sentence which begins and
ends with same word
epanalepsis repetition
epanodos recapitulation of chief
points in a discourse after digression
epanorthosis retraction of statement in
order to intensify it
eparchy diocese of an eastern
church
epassyterotically one after another
epedaphic of, like or pertaining to
atmospheric conditions
epeirogenesis building continents by
moving of earth's crust
epenthesis insertion of extra sound
into a word
epeolatry the worship of words;
hence, epeolatrist
epergne branched ornamental
centrepiece
epexegesis addition of words to make
the sense more clear; additional explanation
ephebiatrics branch of medicine dealing
with adolescence
ephebophile an adult who is attracted
to youths who are postpubescent; hence, ephebophilia
ephectic tending to reserve
judgement
ephelis freckle or mole
ephemeral beginning and ending in a
day
ephemeris table giving location of
celestial body at different specific times
ephemerist 1. one who keeps an
ephemeris; a journalist
ephemerist 2. one who studies the
daily motions and positions of the planets
ephemerist 3. a collector of ephemera
[paper items such as posters and tickets) that were originally meant to
be discarded after use but have since become collectibles]
ephemeromorph life form that cannot be
classified as animal or vegetable
ephemeron creature that lives for
only one day
ephesian a jovial companion; a
thief; a roysterer
ephestian domestic
ephialtes a demon supposed to cause
nightmares; the nightmare itself
ephidrosis profuse perspiration
ephod Jewish priestly vestment
ephorize to exercise a controlling
influence over
epibole device of beginning several
clauses with same word
epicaricacy taking pleasure in
another's misfortune; schadenfreude
epicede funeral ode
epicedial of, like or pertaining to
dirges or elegies
epicene having one form or
characteristics of either sex
epicheirema syllogism confirmed by an
incidental proposition
epichoric belonging or pertaining to
a rural area
epiclesis calling on the holy spirit
to consecrate the eucharist
epicrisis critical appreciation for
literature
epicritic relating to sensory nerve
fibers that enable the perception of slight differences in the intensity
of stimuli, esp. touch or temperature
epideictic rhetorically demonstrative;
showing off
epidemiology study of diseases;
epidemics
epidiascope instrument for projecting
images of objects
epigamic attractive to the other sex
epigeal living near or in the
ground
epigenesis theory of embryonic
development
epigeous growing or living on or
above the ground
epigon descendant or successor
epigone an inferior imitator of a
creative thinker or artist; hence, epigonic
epilate to remove hair from
epileptology study of epilepsy
epimyth moral of a story or work of
literature
epincion a victory song or anthem
epinician in celebration of victory
epinikion ode in honour of a victor
or winner
epinosic unhealthy; unwelcome
epipastic dusting powder used in
medicine
epiphenomenalism doctrine that mental
processes are epiphenomena of brain activity
epiphenomenon 1. a secondary phenomenon
that results from and accompanies another
epiphenomenon 2. an additional condition
or symptom in the course of a disease, not necessarily connected with
the disease
epiphonema exclamation, finishing
phrase or reflection
epiphora watering of the eyes
epiphyte a plant which grows on
another plant; usually restricted to those which derive only support
(and not nutrition) from the plants on which they grow; air plant
epipolism fluorescence
epirot one who lives inland and
not on the coast
episcope instrument for projecting
images of opaque objects
episcopicide the act of killing a bishop
episcopolatry worship of bishops
episemon badge or characteristic
device; one of three extra Greek numeral-letters
epistatic suppressing some factor
epistaxiophobia the fear of nose bleeds
epistaxis nose bleeding
epistemic of or pertaining to
knowledge or the conditions for acquiring it
epistemology the study of the nature and
grounds of knowledge, esp. its limits
epistolary of, like or pertaining to
letters
epistoler reader of the epistle in
anglican service
epistolography letter-writing
epistrophe repetition of a word or
expression at the end of successive phrases for rhetorical or poetic
effect e.g., government of the people, by the people, for the people
epitasis the part of the play
developing the main action and leading to the catastrophe
epithalamion song or poem composed for
weddings
epithymy desire; lust
epithesis addition of one or more
letters to a word
epithymetic of, like or pertaining to
desire
epitimesis adverse criticism
epitoga wide academic gown with
bell sleeves
epitonic subjected to excessive
strain; overstrained
epitrachelion stole of an orthodox priest
or bishop
epitrope ironic permission
epizeuxis immediate repetition of a
word for emphasis
epizoic dwelling upon an animal
epizootic an outbreak of disease
affecting many animals of one kind at the same time; also; the disease
itself
epomania craze for writing epics
eponym personal name from which
another name is derived
eponymous of, relating to, or being
the person for whom something is believed to be named
epopee epic poem; saga
epopoean befitting an epic poet
epopoeist one who writes epic poetry
epopt one instructed in a secret
system; one who is initiated into mysteries
epos epic poem
éprouvette instrument for testing
strength of gunpowder
epulary of, like or pertaining to
banquets
epulation feasting
epulose feasting to excess; hence
epulosity, a feasting to excess
epulotic substance encouraging
growth of scar tissue
epuration purification or purging
equable smooth; without wide
variations
equanimity evenness of mind esp. under
stress; right disposition, balance, calmness
equanimous possessing or displaying
equanimity; even-tempered
equative indicating likeness or
identity
equatorium computational instrument
for planetary astronomy
equifinality the property of allowing or
having the same effect or result from different events
equilibrist tightrope walker
equine of, like or pertaining to
horses
equinoctial relating to the equinox
equinophobia the fear of horses
equiparate to regard or treat as equal
equiparent having a level or mutual
relationship
equipluve line drawn through
locations having same annual rainfall
equipoise equilibrium;
counterbalancing thing
equipollent having equal power or force
equiponderate to be equal in weight; to
balance
equison horse groom; jockey
equitation the act or art of riding on
horseback
equivoque an equivocal word, a pun,
wordplay
equivorous consuming horseflesh
eradiate to shoot out like a ray of
light
erastophilia the obsession to meddle in
and gossip about the sexual lives of others
ere before
erean made of copper or brass
erelong before long; soon
eremic of or belonging to deserts
eremikophobia the fear of sand or deserts
eremite a hermit, esp; a religious
recluse
eremite hermit; religious recluse
eremology the study of deserts
eremophobia the fear of being left
alone; the fear of stillness
eremophyte plant that lives in desert
biome
ereptation a creeping forth
ereption a taking away
erethism abnormal irritability or
sensitivity to stimulation (of an organ or body part)
erewhile until now
erg unit of work measuring
force of one dyne applied over one centimeter
ergasia love of work; workaholism
ergasiomania excessive desire to work;
ergomania
ergasiophobia the fear of work
ergative indicating subject of a
transitive verb
ergatocracy government by the workers
or the working class
ergo therefore; hence
ergodic 1. of or relating to a
process in which every sequence or sizable sample is the same
statistically and therefore equally representative of the whole
ergodic 2. involving or relating to
the probability that any state will recur; hence ergodicity
ergograph instrument for measuring
and recording muscular work
ergology study of effects of work on
humans
ergomania excessive desire to work;
workaholism
ergometer instrument for measuring
work performed
ergonomics study of people at work
ergophile one who loves work
ergophobia the fear of work
ergotise to wrangle
ergotism 1. arguing, quibbling,
wrangling
ergotism 2. logical conclusion
ergotize to quibble, wrangle
eric a payment imposed for
homicide in medieval Irish law upon the slayer and his kin consisting of
a fixed price for the life of the slain and the honor price of the
slayer
erinaceous describing people with
prickly or bristly manners
eriometer instrument for measuring
very small diameters
eristic pertaining to dispute,
argument or controversy; argumentative, controversial
erlking a spirit that does mischief
or evil, esp. to children
erme to grieve; to feel sad
erogenesis induction of sexual desire;
production of arousal
eromancy fortunetelling using water
vessels
eroteme a question mark
eroteme the symbol used in writing
known as a question mark
erotetic engaging in or pertaining
to rhetorical questioning
erotogenic producing erotic desire or
sexual gratification
erotographophobia the fear of writing love
letters
erotology erotic description in
literature
erotomane someone having excessive
sexual desire
erotomania abnormally powerful sex
drive
erotopathy pathological sexual desire
erotophobia the fear of sex
errant traveling; straying outside
the proper path; moving about aimlessly; deviating from a standard;
fallible
errhine something which causes
sneezing or for nasal ingestion
erstwhile former, previous; formerly,
in the past
erubescent growing red; blushing
eruciform like or resembling a
caterpillar
eructate to belch out; to emit lava
eructation the act of belching; the
discharge of a volcano
erumpent bursting out; bursting
forth
erythema redness of the skin
erythraean reddish colour
erythrochroism excessive or pathological
redness of the hair
erythrophobia the fear of red lights or
of blushing
erythropsia condition of seeing all
colour as red
esbat meeting of a witches' coven
escadrille squadron of aircraft;
flotilla
escalade crossing moat or scaling
wall using ladders
escalier staircase
escamotage juggling, sleight of hand,
trickery
escapology study of freeing oneself
from constraints
escargatoire place where snails are
reared
escharotic caustic
eschatocol concluding clause or
section of a charter
eschatology a branch of theology
concerned with the end of the world
eschaton end of the world; end of
time
escheatment forfeiture of property to
state for lack of heir
esclandre 1. an incident that arouses
unpleasant talk or gives rise to scandal; scene
esclandre 2. notoriety;
unpleasantness
escritoire writing-desk
esculent eatable; fit for
consumption
escutcheon 1. a decorative metal
plates around doorknobs or locks
escutcheon 2. part of ship's stern
where name is displayed
esemplastic having the power to shape
disparate things into a unified whole
esemplasy the unifying power of
imagination
esker ridge of sandy soil
esne designation of a class of
domestic slaves; serf
esotropic squinting
espalier lattice on which trees are
trained across
esperable expected, hoped for
esperance hope, expectation
espiègle roguish; frolicsome;
mischievous
esprit de l'escalier a retort or remark that
occurs to a person after the opportunity to make it has passed
esquivalience esquiver, dodge, slink
away; the wilful avoidance of one's official responsibilities
essive indicating a temporary
state of being
essoin giving of an excuse for not
appearing in court
essorant soaring
estacade dike of stakes in a river
against an enemy
estafette a military courier who
rides on a horse
estaminet a small cafe; bistro
estampie vigorous rhythmic Provençal
stamping dance
estiferous producing heat
estival of, like or pertaining to
summer
estivation to go away somewhere for
the summer
estoppage preventing someone from
alleging a fact due to prior denial
estoppel a bar to alleging or
denying a fact because of one's own previous contrary actions or words
estrade low platform or dais
estrapade horse's attempt to throw
its rider
estreat to consult court records in
order to enable prosecution
estuosity heated state or condition
esurient hungry; greedy; starving
etaerio an aggregate cluster of
fruit derived from a single flower; e.g., raspberry, blackberry
etamine light open-mesh cotton or
worsted
eternalism the belief that matter has
existed eternally
etesian periodic; winds blowing at
certain seasons
eth old English letter for
voiced 'th' sound
etheromania craving for ether
ethmoid of or like a sieve
ethnarchy government over an ethnic
group
ethnocracy government by an ethnic
group or race
ethnogenesis origin of an ethnic group
ethnogeny study of origins of races
or ethnic groups
ethnomania obsessive devotion to one's
own people
ethnomethodology study of everyday
communication
ethnomusicology study of comparative
musical systems or folk music
ethology study of natural or
biological character
ethonomics study of economic and
ethical principles of a society
ethos the distinguishing
character, sentiment, moral nature or guiding beliefs of a people or
group
etiolate to bleach and alter the
natural development of by excluding sunlight; to make pale and sickly
etiology the science of causes;
especially of disease
etrennes New Year's gifts
ettle 1. aim, intent, purpose
ettle 2. chance, opportunity
étui case for holding sewing
articles
etymology study of origins of words
etymon true origin of a word
etypical unconformable to type
euchology prayer book
eucrasy state of fitness and
physical well-being
eudaemonia a contented state of being
happy and healthy and prosperous; a feeling of well-being and happiness
eudaemonism the theory that the highest
ethical goal is happiness and personal well-being
eudaemony happiness or well-being
eudemonics the study or the science of
happiness
eudiaphoresis normal perspiration
eudiometer instrument for measuring
air purity
eugeria normal and happy old age
euhemerism explanation of mythology as
growing out of history
eulogomania obsessive craze for
eulogies
eumoiriety happiness due to state of
innocence and purity
eumoirous happy or lucky as the
result of being good
euneirophrenia peace of mind after a
pleasant dream
eunomia state of being well
governed
euonym a name well-suited to the
person, place or thing named; a pleasing or beautiful name
euonymous appropriately named
eupathy good affections; right
feeling; state of contentment
eupeptic 1. cheerful, optimistic
eupeptic 2. of, relating to or
having good digestion
euphobia the fear of good news
euphonism custom of using pleasing
sounding words
euphonym euphonious synonym
euphrasia an eyebright; in
etymological sense; cheerfulness
euphuism artificial elegance of
language; high-flown and affected style of writing
euphuistic of the nature of or
characterized by euphuism (high-flown diction); hence, euphuistically
eupraxia correct or orthodox action
eupsychics proper education to induce
human progress
euripus arm of the sea with strong
currents
europhile one who loves Europe
eurythermic tolerating a wide variation
in temperature
eurythmics system of rhythmic and
harmonious movement
eustacy changes in world shoreline
by changes in sea level
eustatic remaining at same altitude
despite geological activity
eustress stress that is deemed
healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfillment like a new baby,
moving to a new home, getting married
eusuchian of, like or pertaining to
alligators and crocodiles
eutaxy good order
eutechnics improvement in condition of
humanity through natural forces
eutectic easily melted or fused,
especially at low temperatures
eutexia the property of being
easily melted
euthenics science concerned with
improving living conditions
eutony pleasantness of the sound
of a word
eutrapelia Aristotle's word for
pleasantness in conversation; wit, repartee; liveliness; urbanity
eutrapely wit, ease and urbanity of
conversation
eutropic turning to face the sun
evagation wandering; digression
evaginate to remove from a sheath;
without a sheath; to turn inside out
evancalous pleasant to embrace
evanescent tending to vanish like
vapour
evanish to vanish; to die away
evanition vanishing; dying away
evaporimeter instrument for measuring
rate of evaporation
evection attraction of the moon to
the sun causing change in its orbit
eventration protrusion of an organ from
the abdomen
eversion turning inside out or
outwards
evince indicate or exhibit
evirate to castrate; to make weak
eviscerate disembowel
eviternal eternal
évolué primitive person educated
in modern ways
evulgate to divulge; to publish
evulse to pluck out
ex cathedra by virtue of, or in the
exercise of one's office; with authority
exactor one who exacts;
extortioner; claimer of rights
exallotriote foreign
exanimate lifeless; spiritless;
depressed
exanimation lifelessness
exarate containing grooves or
furrows
exarch viceroy; rank below
patriarch in eastern church
exarchy government by bishops
exauctorate to depose or oust from
office; to deprive of authority
exaugurate to desanctify; to deprive
of sacred status
excalation omission of one of a series
or sequence
excantation disenchantment by a
countercharm; an act of freeing by enchantment (as opposed to
incantation)
excarnate to deprive or strip of
flesh
excerebrose brainless
exclaustration a release from religious
vows to return to the secular world
exclave part of a country
surrounded by foreign soil
excogitate to discover by thinking out
or reasoning
excoriate censure severely; strip the
hide off of
excorticate to strip the bark off of
excrementitial of, like or pertaining to
excrement
excresence outgrowth; projection;
tumour
excruciate to inflict intense pain on;
torture; to subject to intense mental distress
excubant keeping watch
excubant on guard
excursive constituting a digression
exeat 1. a permit for temporary
absence (as from a college or monastery)
exeat 2. permission from bishop
for clergyman to work elsewhere
execrate to denounce or place under
a curse
executancy technique in music
exedra semicircular bench beside
episcopal throne; outdoor bench or recess
exegesis exposition, esp. an
explanation or critical interpretation of a text
exegetic explanatory, especially of
scripture
exeleutherostomize to speak out freely
exemplum 1. example, model; an
exemplum of heroism
exemplum 2. a story illustrating a
moral point or sustaining an argument
exennium a gift given at New Years
exenterate to take out the entrails
of; to eviscerate, disembowel
exequy funeral rites; procession
exercitation putting into practice;
exercise
exergue a space on a coin, token or
medal usually on the reverse below the date
exflunct to demolish, to overcome or
beat thoroughly; to exhaust, completely use up
exgorgitation vomited material
exheredate to disinherit
exigible that which may be exacted,
non-optional
exiguous scanty in amount; meager;
slender
exility slenderness or smallness;
refinement
eximious excellent or distinguished
exinanition 1. an emptying or
enfeebling; exhaustion
exinanition 2. humiliation, abasement
existentialism doctrine of individual
human responsibility in an unfathomable universe
exlex outside the law
exnihilation something created out of
nothing
exobiology the branch of biology that
deals with the search for extraterrestrial life and the effects of
extraterrestrial surroundings on living organisms; hence exobiologist
exocentric of a linguistic compound,
having a different grammatical function than its parts
exoculate blind; eyeless
exode farce or afterpiece
exodist one who departs from one
place to settle in another; an emigrant
exodontia extraction of teeth
exodromy stabilizing movement of
exchange
exogamous relating to or
characterized by marriage outside a specific group, especially as
required by custom or law
exogenous having an external origin
exonumia objects that resemble money
but are not designed to circulate as money; e.g., medals, tokens,
badges, scrip, etc.
exonym name for a town or country
in a foreign language
exopathic due to external forces or
causes
exophagy cannibalism outside one's
own group
exorable capable of being moved or
influenced
exordium a beginning or introduction
especially to a discourse or composition
exosculate to kiss fervently or
heartily
exoteric 1. suitable to be imparted
to the public
exoteric 2. belonging to the outer
circle; relating to the outside; external
exotropia outward squint
expatiate to wander freely; to write
about in great detail
expede to expedite, to hasten
expediate expedire, to make ready,
prepare; expeditious
expeditate to deprive of the ball of
the foot or the claws
expergefacient awakening; arousing
expergefaction the act of rousing; the
condition of being aroused
expergefactor someone or something that
awakens; an awakener; e.g., an alarm clock
experientialism doctrine that knowledge
comes from experience
expiate to make amends for wrong
expiscate to learn through laborious
investigation; to search out; literally, to fish out
expiscation a fishing out; an
investigation of or into
expiscatory tending to expiscate or
fish out; searching
explaterate to talk continuously
without stop; to run off at the mouth
explement complement
exponible capable of being explained
expostulate to remonstrate; to discuss
or reason with
exprobate to reproach; to upbraid
exprobration 1. an act of reproach; the
reproaching of a person with ingratitude, and unmindfulness of some
benefit conferred upon him
exprobration 2. a reproachful or
upbraiding utterance; reproachful language
expromission relieving another person's
debt by taking it upon oneself
expugn to take by storm; to
overcome
expurgate to purify or revise; to
censor
exsanguinate to drain blood from
exsanguination the process of draining or
losing blood
exsanguinous without blood
exscind to cut off; to uproot
exsect to cut out
exsert to protrude
exsibilation the collective hisses of a
disapproving audience
exsiccate to dry up
exsiccosis insufficient intake of
fluids or the state of bodily dehydration produced thereby
exspuition spitting
exstrophy turning an organ inside out
exsuccous lacking sap
exsufflate to blow away; to exorcise
or renounce by blowing; exsufflicate, puffed up
exsufflation blowing out; forced
breathing
exsufflicate something which is silly or
trifling
extensometer instrument for measuring
deformation in object due to forces applied
exterritority exemption from local
regulations
extirp extirpate; to root out,
exterminate
extirpate 1. to destroy completely;
wipe out; to root out
extirpate 2. to cut out by surgery
extirpation the act of extirpating
extispex a person who predicts the
future using entrails
extispicy inspection of the entrails
of sacrificial victims for the purpose of divination; haruspicy
extraforaneous outdoors
extramundane situated in or relating to
a region beyond the material world; fig. out of this world
extravagate 1. to wander widely; to
exceed proper limits
extravasate 2. to let out of the proper
vessels; to flow out
extravasation 1. forcing of the flow (of
blood or lymph) from a vessel out into surrounding tissue
extravasation 2. effusion of molten rock
from a subterranean reservoir
extremophile an organism that lives
under extreme environmental conditions (as in a hot spring)
extroitive directed to external
objects
extropian an advocate or adherent of
the theory of extropy
extropy the extent of a system’s
intelligence, information, order, vitality, and capacity for improvement
extrorse turned outward
extrospection examination of matters
external to oneself
extund to beat or force out
exungulation paring of the nails
exuviate to shed (a skin or similar
outer covering); molt
eyas unfledged falcon or other
bird of prey
eyelet small hole in fabric to
allow passage of a cord; cotton fabric with small holes
eye-service work done only when the
boss is watching
eyne eyes
eyot small island in a lake or
river
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