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embarkation
(v.) to engage or invest in
The embarkation into self-employment was a new start for the woman.
embellish
(v.) to improve by adding details
Adding beads to a garment will embellish it.
eminence
(n.) a lofty place; superiority
After toiling in the shadows for years, at last she achieved eminence.
The eminence of the institution can be seen in the impact of its research.
emollient
(adj.) softening or soothing to the skin; having power to soften or relax
living tissues
When hands become dry, it may be necessary to soothe them with an emollient
lotion.
emulate
(v.) to try to equal or excel
The neophyte teacher was hoping to emulate her mentor.
enamored
(adj.) filled with love and desire
The young couple are enamored with each other.
encomium
(n.) formal expression of high praise
The sitcom actress gave her co-stars a long encomium as she accepted her
Emmy.
encroach
(v.) to trespass or intrude
It is unlawful to encroach on another's private property.
encumber
(v.) to hold back; to hinder; to burden, load down
The review of the ethic's committee encumbered the deal from being finalized.
A brace will encumber the girl's movement.
endemic
(adj.) native to a particular area; constantly present in a particular
country or locality
The endemic fauna was of great interest to the anthropologist.
A fast-paced style is endemic to those who live in New York City.
endorse
(v.) support; to approve of; recommend
The entire community endorsed the politician who promised lower taxes
and a better school system.
enervate
(v.) to weaken; to deprive of nerve or strength
The sickness enervates its victims until they can no longer get out of
bed.
enfeeble
(v.) to make weak
The illness will enfeeble anyone who catches it.
enfranchised
(v.) to free from obligation; to admit to citizenship
The player was enfranchised when the deal was called off.
The recent immigrants were enfranchised when they took their oath to their
new country.
engender
(v.) to bring about; beget; to bring forth
The group attempted to engender changes to the law.
enhance
(v.) to improve; compliment; make more attractive
The new fuel enhanced the performance of the rocket's engines.
enigma
(n.) mystery; secret; perplexity
To all of the searchers, the missing child's location remained a great
enigma.
enigmatic
(adj.) baffling
The enigmatic murder plagued the detective.
ennui
(n.) boredom; apathy
Ennui set in when the children realized they had already played with all
the toys.
eon
(n.) an indefinitely long period of time
The star may have existed for eons.
ephemeral
(adj.) very short-lived; lasting only a short time
Living alone gave him an ephemeral happiness, soon to be replaced with
utter loneliness.
epicure
(n.) a person who has good taste in food and drink
As an epicure, Lance is choosy about the restaurants he visits.
epigram
(n.) a witty or satirical poem or statement
The poet wrote an epigram about the upcoming election.
epilogue
(n.) closing section of a play or novel providing further comment.
The epilogue told us the destiny of the characters.
epiphany
(n.) an appearance of a supernatural being
The man bowed to the epiphany.
epitaph
(n.) an inscription on a monument; in honor or memory of a dead person
The epitaph described the actions of a brave man.
epitome
(n.) model; typification; representation
The woman chosen to lead the dancers was the epitome of true grace.
equanimity
(n.) the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed
Equanimity can be reached when stress is removed from life.
equinox
(n.) precise time when day and night is of equal length
On the equinox we had twelve hours of night and day.
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