Eager
Meaning: strongly wanting to do something
Sentence: The children were eager to go to the cinema.
Eagle
Meaning: a large bird of prey with a sharp, curved beak and very strong sight
Echo
Meaning: a sound that is heard again as it is reflected off something
Sentence: She heard an echo of her voice in the valley.
Earache
Meaning: a pain in the ear
Sentence: She had severe earache and had to be taken to the hospital.
Earn
Meaning: get something by working or in return for what you have done
Sentence: It is harder to earn than to borrow.
Ecliptic
Meaning: the apparent path of the Sun across the sky over the course of a year
Sentence: In spring, the ecliptic in the northern hemisphere is angled high in the evening sky.
Earthquake
Meaning: a violent movement on some parts of the Earths surface
Sentence: The earthquake caused widespread damage.
Earthworm
Meaning: a long, thin worm that lives in the soil
Ecology
Meaning: the study of living things in relation to each other and their surroundings
Sentence: Ecology teaches you about nature.
Eavesdrop
Meaning: to listen secretly to a private conversation
Sentence: The little boy tried to eavesdrop on his friends? conversation
Economic
Meaning: to do with the economy; profitable
Sentence: The country?s economic condition is improving.
Economical
Meaning: using as little as possible
Sentence: The hikers made economical use of their limited water supply.
Editor
Meaning: the person in charge of a newspaper
Sentence: The editor hired a journalist for his newspaper.
Education
Meaning: the process of training peoples minds and abilities so that they acquire knowledge and develop skills Nothing is more important than a good education.
Emend
Meaning: to remove errors from a piece of writing
Sentence: The editor?s job is to emend newspaper articles.
Elastic
Meaning: cord or material woven with strands of rubber so that it can stretch
Sentence: These trousers have a length of elastic sewn into their waistbands.
Emergency
Meaning: a sudden, serious happening needing prompt action
Sentence: It is important to stay calm in an emergency.
Electricity
Meaning: a form of energy carried by certain particles of matter, used for lighting, heating and other work
Sentence: The electricity had been cut off.
Elephant
Meaning: a very large animal with a trunk and tusks
Employment
Meaning: a persons regular trade or profession
Sentence: He found employment as a gardener.
Enquire
Meaning: ask for information
Sentence: He walked up to the post office to enquire how long they were open.
Enemy
Meaning: one who hates or seeks to harm another
Sentence: The soldier could see an enemy approaching.
Entertainment
Meaning: something performed before an audience to amuse or interest them
Sentence: The singer provided us with entertainment.
Engagement
Meaning: an appointment or commitment
Sentence: Their engagement was announced in the local paper.
Enthusiasm
Meaning: a strong liking, interest or excitement
Sentence: Akbar has a great enthusiasm for playing cricket.
Entrance
Meaning: the way into a place
Sentence: We could not find the entrance so we went in through the back.
Envelope
Meaning: a wrapper or covering, especially a folded cover for a letter
Sentence: The envelope was addressed to his father.
Environment
Meaning: surroundings
Sentence: An unhappy home environment can affect a child?s behaviour.
Essay
Meaning: a short piece of writing about a subject
Sentence: She wrote an essay about her summer vacation.
Essential
Meaning: not able to be done without
Sentence: Milk is an essential part of a child?s diet.
Erase
Meaning: rub something out
Sentence: It is better to make mistakes in pencil because you can erase them.
Estimate
Meaning: to make a guess about an amount or value
Sentence: I estimate that it will take me one hour to write this essay.
Escalate
Meaning: to make or become greater, more serious or more intense
Sentence: We should not allow minor disagreements between countries to escalate into war.
Ethnic
Meaning: belonging to a particular racial group within a larger set of people
Sentence: Aborigines form an ethnic community in Australia.
Escape
Meaning: to get yourself free
Sentence: The prisoner tried to escape from prison.
Synonyms: breakout, departure, desertion, disappearance, flight, freedom, liberation, outbreak, rescue, withdrawal
Antonyms: arrival, coming, entrance, stay, staying, directness, meeting, capture
Espresso
Meaning: coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans
Sentence: He ordered an espresso at the restaurant.
European
Meaning: to do with Europe or its people
Sentence: The European currency is called the Euro.
Evacuate
Meaning: to move people away from a dangerous place Firemen had to evacuate people from the burning building.
Evaluate
Meaning: to estimate the worth of something
Sentence: The report card will evaluate your performance in school.
Evaporate
Meaning: to change from liquid into steam or vapour
Sentence: Heat causes water to evaporate.
Exceptional
Meaning: outstandingly good
Sentence: The actor was praised for his exceptional performance in the film.
Evidence
Meaning: anything that gives people reason to believe something
Sentence: The police found evidence to prove the man guilty of robery
Exaggeration
Meaning: the act of describing something as bigger, better or worse than it really is
Sentence: His story was obviously an exaggeration of the truth.
Excitement
Meaning: a strong feeling of eagerness or pleasure
Sentence: The news caused great excitement among her friends.
Examination
Meaning: a test, assessment
Sentence: Mehr scored high marks in her science examination.
Exclaim
Meaning: shout out in surprise
Sentence: The children began to exclaim in surprise at the sight of the clown.
Expert
Meaning: a person with great knowledge or skill in something
Sentence: He is a karate expert.
Exercise
Meaning: using your body to make it strong and healthy
Sentence: You must exercise to keep well.
Expectation
Meaning: something expected or hoped for
Sentence: It is my expectation that I will do well in my exams.
Extraterrestrial
Meaning: from outer space
Sentence: Scientists have been searching for extraterrestrial life.
Expenditure
Meaning: the spending of money
Sentence: Building a house involves considerable expenditure.
Experience
Meaning: something that has happened to you
Sentence: My camping trip was an enjoyable experience.
Eyebrow
Meaning: the fringe of hair growing on the face above the eye
Sentence: The gentleman had something on his eyebrow.
Experiment
Meaning: a test made in order to find out what happens The students conducted an experiment during science class.
Earnest
Meaning: Ardent in spirit and speech.
Synonyms: Ardent, Busy, Devoted, Diligent, Eager, Fervent, Fervid, Heartfelt, Impassioned, Industrious, Keen, Passionate, Sedulous, Sincere, Urgent, Vehement, Warm, Wholehearted, Zealous, Purposeful, Perseverant,
Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Dispassionate, Flippant, Frigid, Indifferent, Insincere, Thoughtless, Trivial, Unconcerned, Unenthusiastic, Unimportant, Unserious, Unthoughtful, Unexcited,
Earthenware
Meaning: Anything made of clay and baked in a kiln or dried in the sun.
Synonyms: Ceramics, Pottery, Stoneware, Terra Cotta,
Eatable
Meaning: Edible.
Synonyms: Appetizing, Comestible, Culinary, Delicious, Dietary, Digestible, Edible, Esculent, Fit, Good, Harmless, Kosher, Nutritious, Nutritive, Palatable, Piquant, Safe, Satisfying, Savory, Scrumptious, Succulent, Tasty, Tempting, Wholesome, Yummy,
Antonyms: Disagreeable, Distasteful, Harmful, Inadequate, Inedible, Poisonous, Uneatable, Unpalatable, Unpleasant, Unsuitable, Unwholesome,
Ebullient
Meaning: Showing enthusiasm or exhilaration of feeling.
Synonyms: Agitated, Bouncy, Brash, Buoyant, Chipper, Chirpy, Effervescent, Effusive, Elated, Excited, Exhilarated, Exuberant, Frothy, Gushing, Irrepressible, Vivacious, Zestful, Zippy, In High Spirits,
Antonyms: Apathetic, Depressed, Disinterested, Down, Serious, Unenthusiastic, Unhappy,
Eccentric
Meaning: Peculiar.
Synonyms: Aberrant, Abnormal, Anomalous, Beat, Bent, Bizarre, Capricious, Characteristic, Cockeyed, Crazy, Curious, Droll, Erratic, Flaky, Freak, Freakish, Funky, Funny, Idiosyncratic, Irregular, Kooky, Nutty, Odd, Oddball, Offbeat, Outlandish, Peculiar, Quaint, Queer, Quirky, Quizzical, Singular, Strange, Uncommon, Unconventional, Unnatural, Weird, Whimsical, Wild, Far Out, Off The Wall, Way Out,
Antonyms: Boring, Common, Conventional, Dull, Familiar, Normal, Ordinary, Plain, Reasonable, Regular, Standard, Unexciting, Usual,
Eccentricity
Meaning: Idiosyncrasy.
Synonyms: Aberration, Abnormality, Anomaly, Caprice, Capriciousness, Foible, Idiosyncrasy, Irregularity, Kink, Nonconformity, Oddity, Oddness, Peculiarity, Queerness, Quirk, Singularity, Strangeness, Unconventionality, Waywardness, Weirdness, Whimsicality, Freakishness, Outlandishness, Idiocrasy, Whimsicalness,
Antonyms: Commonality, Conformity, Dullness, Normalcy, Normality, Regularity, Sameness, Standard, Uniformity, Usual, Usualness,
Eclipse
Meaning: The obstruction of a heavenly body by its entering into the shadow of another body.
Synonyms: Concealment, Darkening, Decline, Diminution, Dimming, Extinction, Extinguishment, Obliteration, Obscuration, Occultation, Penumbra, Shading, Shroud, Veil,
Antonyms: Increase,
Economize
Meaning: To spend sparingly.
Synonyms: Conserve, Manage, Retrench, Scrimp, Shepherd, Skimp, Stint, Cut Back, Cut Down, Be Sparing, Cut Corners, Make Ends Meet, Be Frugal, Be Prudent, Keep Within Means, Meet A Budget, Run Tight Ship, Stretch A Dollar,
Antonyms: Spend, Squander, Throw Away,
Ecstasy
Meaning: Rapturous excitement or exaltation.
Ecstatic
Meaning: Enraptured.
Synonyms: Beatific, Crazy, Delirious, Dreamy, Elated, Enraptured, Enthusiastic, Entranced, Euphoric, Fervent, Floating, Frenzied, Gone, High, Joyful, Joyous, Mad, Out, Overjoyed, Rapturous, Ravished, Rhapsodic, Sent, Sunny, Thrilled, Upbeat, Wild, In Seventh Heaven, Turned On, Tickled Pink, Pleased As Punch, Tickled To Death, Flying High, Athrill, In Exaltation,
Antonyms: Apathetic, Balanced, Collected, Depressed, Despaired, Down, Indifferent, Reasonable, Sad, Sane, Sorrowful, Tormented, Troubled, Unenthusiastic, Unhappy, Unexcited,
Edible
Meaning: Suitable to be eaten.
Synonyms: Comestible, Digestible, Eatable, Esculent, Fit, Good, Harmless, Nourishing, Nutritious, Nutritive, Palatable, Savory, Succulent, Tasty, Toothsome, Wholesome,
Antonyms: Harmful, Inadequate, Inedible, Poisonous, Unpalatable, Unsuitable,
Edict
Meaning: That which is uttered or proclaimed by authority as a rule of action.
Synonyms: Act, Canon, Command, Commandment, Decree, Dictate, Dictum, Directive, Enactment, Fiat, Injunction, Instrument, Judgment, Law, Mandate, Manifesto, Ordinance, Precept, Regulation, Rule, Ruling, Statute, Writ, Proclamation, Pronunciamento, Ukase, Prescript, Decretum,
Antonyms: Request,
Edify
Meaning: To build up, or strengthen, especially in morals or religion.
Synonyms: Educate, Enlighten, Improve, Teach, Uplift,
Antonyms: Learn,
Editorial
Meaning: An article in a periodical written by the editor and published as an official argument.
Synonyms: Article, Critique, Opinion, Report, Review,
Educe
Meaning: To draw out.
Synonyms: Conclude, Deduce, Derive, Develop, Distill, Drag, Draw, Evince, Evoke, Evolve, Excogitate, Extort, Extract, Gain, Get, Infer, Milk, Obtain, Reason, Secure, Wrest, Wring, Pull, Procure, Come Out, Draw Out,
Antonyms: Decrease, Forfeit, Halt, Lose, Miss, Misunderstand, Pass, Repel, Repress, Repulse, Stop, Push, Put In,
Efface
Meaning: To obliterate.
Synonyms: Cancel, Delete, Destroy, Edit, Eliminate, Expunge, Fade, Obliterate, Wipe Out, Blot Out, Cross Out, Scratch Out, White Out,
Antonyms: Build, Construct, Create, Improve,
Effect
Meaning: A consequence.
Synonyms: Aftereffect, Aftermath, Backlash, Backwash, Conclusion, Consequence, Corollary, Denouement, Development, End, Event, Eventuality, Fallout, Fruit, Issue, Outcome, Outgrowth, Precipitate, Ramification, Reaction, Reflex, Repercussion, Response, Sequel, Sequence, Upshot, Waves, Follow Through, Pursuance, Chain Reaction, Causatum, Side Effect,
Antonyms: Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Foundation, Origin, Question, Source, Start,
Effective
Meaning: Fit for a destined purpose.
Synonyms: Able, Active, Adequate, Capable, Cogent, Compelling, Competent, Convincing, Direct, Effectual, Efficacious, Efficient, Emphatic, Energetic, Forceful, Forcible, Impressive, Live, Moving, Operative, Potent, Powerful, Practical, Resultant, Serviceable, Serving, Sound, Striking, Sufficient, Telling, Trenchant, Useful, Valid, Virtuous, Wicked, Yielding, Producing, On The Ball, Having Lead In Pencil,
Antonyms: Fruitless, Helpless, Impotent, Inadequate, Incapable, Incompetent, Ineffective, Inefficient, Inoperative, Insufficient, Unable, Unproductive, Unsuccessful, Useless, Weak, Worthless,
Effectual
Meaning: Efficient.
Synonyms: Accomplishing, Achieving, Adequate, Binding, Capable, Conclusive, Decisive, Determinative, Effecting, Effective, Efficacious, Efficient, Forcible, Lawful, Legal, Licit, Potent, Powerful, Practicable, Qualified, Serviceable, Sound, Strong, Successful, Telling, Useful, Valid, Virtuous, Workable, Productive, In Force, Fulfilling,
Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Ineffectual, Unproductive, Unsuccessful, Useless, Weak,
Effeminacy
Meaning: Womanishness.
Synonyms: Femaleness, Femininity, Unmanliness, Sissiness, Feminineness, Womanishness,
Effeminate
Meaning: Having womanish traits or qualities.
Synonyms: Epicene, Feminine, Womanish, Womanly, Womanlike,
Antonyms: Manly, Masculine,
Effervescent
Meaning: Giving off bubbles of gas.
Synonyms: Airy, Boiling, Bouncy, Bubbling, Bubbly, Carbonated, Elastic, Expansive, Fermenting, Frothing, Frothy, Resilient, Sparkling, Volatile,
Antonyms: Dull, Flat, Inactive, Serious, Sober, Stale, Unenthusiastic,
Effete
Meaning: Exhausted, as having performed its functions.
Synonyms: Corrupt, Debased, Decadent, Decayed, Declining, Decrepit, Degenerate, Dissipated, Dissolute, Drained, Enervated, Enfeebled, Feeble, Immoral, Obsolete, Overripe, Soft, Spent, Vitiated, Wasted, Weak, Worn Out, Burnt Out,
Antonyms: Capable, Tireless, Useful, Working, Productive,
Efficacious
Meaning: Effective.
Synonyms: Active, Adequate, Capable, Competent, Effective, Effectual, Energetic, Influential, Operative, Potent, Powerful, Serviceable, Strong, Successful, Useful, Virtuous, Puissant,
Antonyms: Impotent, Incapable, Inefficacious, Inefficient, Unproductive, Unsuccessful, Useless, Weak,
Efficacy
Meaning: The power to produce an intended effect as shown in the production of it.
Synonyms: Ability, Adequacy, Capability, Capableness, Capacity, Competence, Effect, Effectiveness, Energy, Force, Influence, Performance, Potency, Power, Strength, Success, Sufficiency, Use, Vigor, Virtue, Weight, Efficaciousness,
Antonyms: Enervation, Failure, Idleness, Impotence, Inability, Inactivity, Inadequacy, Incapacity, Incompetence, Ineffectiveness, Inefficacy, Inefficiency, Lethargy, Powerlessness, Unproductiveness, Uselessness, Weakness,
Efficiency
Meaning: The state of possessing adequate skill or knowledge for the performance of a duty.
Synonyms: Ability, Abundance, Adaptability, Address, Adequacy, Capability, Capableness, Competence, Competency, Completeness, Economy, Effectualness, Efficacy, Energy, Expertise, Facility, Faculty, Performance, Potency, Power, Powerfulness, Quantity, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Response, Skill, Suitability, Suitableness, Talent, Thoroughness, Proficiency, Skillfulness, Productivity, Prowess, Productiveness,
Antonyms: Disability, Helplessness, Idleness, Ignorance, Impotence, Inability, Inadequacy, Incapability, Incapacity, Incompetence, Ineffectiveness, Inefficiency, Ineptness, Lack, Weakness,
Efficient
Meaning: Having and exercising the power to produce effects or results.
Synonyms: Aafa, Able, Accomplished, Active, Adapted, Adequate, Apt, Businesslike, Capable, Clever, Competent, Conducive, Decisive, Deft, Dynamic, Economic, Economical, Effectual, Efficacious, Energetic, Experienced, Expert, Fitted, Handy, Masterly, Organized, Potent, Powerful, Practiced, Qualified, Ready, Saving, Shrewd, Skilled, Skillful, Systematic, Talented, Tough, Useful, Valuable, Virtuous, Productive, Profitable, Proficient,
Antonyms: Delicate, Fragile, Helpless, Idle, Impotent, Inactive, Inadequate, Incapable, Incompetent, Ineffective, Inefficient, Inept, Lazy, Powerless, Sluggish, Unable, Unskilled, Unskillful, Useless, Weak, Worthless,
Efflorescence
Meaning: The state of being flowery, or a flowery appearance.
Synonyms: Anthesis, Developing, Flowering, Folding, Rash, Redness, Sprouting,
Efflorescent
Meaning: Opening in flower.
Synonyms: Appearing, Budding, Coming, Developing, Emanating, Outgoing, Rising, Emanant, Issuing Forth,
Antonyms: Declining, Dependent,
Effluvium
Meaning: A noxious or ill-smelling exhalation from decaying or putrefying matter.
Synonyms: Exhalation, Exhaust, Odor, Smell, Vapor,
Effrontery
Meaning: Unblushing impudence.
Synonyms: Arrogance, Assurance, Audacity, Brass, Brazenness, Cheek, Cheekiness, Chutzpah, Crust, Disrespect, Face, Gall, Guff, Hardihood, Impertinence, Impudence, Incivility, Insolence, Lip, Rudeness, Sauce, Shamelessness, Temerity, Sass, Presumption, Brashness, Backtalk, Smart Talk,
Antonyms: Care, Carefulness, Caution, Diffidence, Humility, Manners, Meekness, Modesty, Politeness, Respect, Shame, Shyness, Timidity, Unsureness,
Effulgence
Meaning: Splendor.
Synonyms: Blaze, Brilliance, Dazzle, Luster, Radiance, Splendor,
Antonyms: Dullness,
Effuse
Meaning: To pour forth.
Synonyms: Decant, Diffuse, Discharge, Dispense, Emanate, Emit, Gush, Pour, Radiate, Spread Out, Give Out, Flow Out,
Antonyms: Take,
Effusion
Meaning: an outpouring.
Synonyms: Address, Diffusion, Discharge, Effluence, Effluvium, Efflux, Emanation, Emission, Exudate, Gush, Gushing, Ooze, Outflow, Pouring, Shedding, Stream, Verbosity, Wordiness,
Egoism
Meaning: The theory that places man's chief good in the completeness of self.
Synonyms: Arrogance, Assurance, Boastfulness, Boasting, Bragging, Conceit, Conceitedness, Egocentricity, Egomania, Egotism, Gasconade, Haughtiness, Insolence, Megalomania, Narcissism, Ostentation, Overconfidence, Selfishness, Superiority, Vainglory, Vanity, Vaunting, Pride, Presumption, Swellheadedness,
Antonyms: Altruism, Humility, Meekness, Modesty, Selflessness, Shyness, Timidity,
Egoist
Meaning: One who advocates or practices egoism.
Synonyms: Boaster, Braggart, Egocentric, Egomaniac, Egotist, Narcissist,
Egotism
Meaning: Self-conceit.
Synonyms: Arrogance, Boastfulness, Bragging, Conceit, Egoism, Immodesty, Narcissism, Selfishness, Vainglory, Vanity, Pride, Vainness,
Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Shyness, Timidity,
Egotist
Meaning: One given to self-mention or who is constantly telling of his own views and experiences.
Synonyms: Boaster, Braggart, Egoist, Egomaniac,
Egregious
Meaning: Extreme.
Synonyms: Arrant, Atrocious, Capital, Deplorable, Extreme, Flagrant, Glaring, Grievous, Gross, Heinous, Infamous, Insufferable, Intolerable, Monstrous, Nefarious, Notorious, Outright, Rank, Scandalous, Shocking, Stark, Preposterous,
Antonyms: Concealed, Good, Hidden, Little, Mild, Minor, Secondary, Slight,
Egress
Meaning: Any place of exit.
Eject
Meaning: To expel.
Synonyms: Banish, Bounce, Bump, Debar, Disbar, Discharge, Disgorge, Dislodge, Dismiss, Displace, Dispossess, Ditch, Dump, Ejaculate, Eliminate, Emit, Eradicate, Eruct, Erupt, Evict, Exclude, Expel, Extrude, Fire, Oust, Reject, Rout, Sack, Spew, Spout, Unloose, Vomit, Turn Out, Force Out, Get Rid Of, Do Away With, Irrupt, Cast Out, Kick Out,
Antonyms: Accept, Admit, Allow, Employ, Engage, Hire, Hold, Include, Keep, Maintain, Permit, Save, Welcome, Take In,
Elapse
Meaning: To quietly terminate: said of time.
Synonyms: Expire, Flow, Lapse, Pass, Transpire, Vanish, Run Out, Pass By, Pass Away, Glide By, Roll By, Roll On,
Elasticity
Meaning: That property of matter by which a body tends to return to a former shape after being changed.
Synonyms: Adaptability, Flexibility, Fluidity, Give, Malleability, Plasticity, Pliancy, Resilience, Springiness, Suppleness, Adjustability, Rubberiness,
Antonyms: Rigidity,
Electrolysis
Meaning: The process of decomposing a chemical compound by the passage of an electric current.
Electrotype
Meaning: A metallic copy of any surface, as a coin.
Elegy
Meaning: A lyric poem lamenting the dead.
Synonyms: Knell, Lament, Plaint, Requiem, Threnody, Death Song, Funeral Song,
Element
Meaning: A component or essential part.
Synonyms: Aspect, Basic, Basis, Bit, Component, Constituent, Detail, Drop, Facet, Factor, Fundamental, Hint, Ingredient, Item, Material, Matter, Member, Part, Particle, Particular, Piece, Portion, Root, Section, Stem, Subdivision, Trace, Unit, View, Principle,
Antonyms: Whole, Foreign Land,
Elicit
Meaning: To educe or extract gradually or without violence.
Synonyms: Badger, Bite, Bring, Cause, Derive, Educe, Evince, Evoke, Evolve, Exact, Extort, Extract, Fetch, Milk, Obtain, Rattle, Shake, Squeeze, Wrest, Wring, Bring Out, Give Rise To, Put The Arm On, Bring To Light, Bring Forth, Call Forth, Put Muscle On,
Antonyms: Cover, Give, Hide, Keep, Placate, Repress, Soothe,
Eligible
Meaning: Qualified for selection.
Synonyms: Acceptable, Appropriate, Becoming, Desirable, Discretionary, Elective, Employable, Fitted, Licensed, Likely, Qualified, Satisfactory, Seemly, Suitable, Suited, Trained, Usable, Proper, Privileged, Equal To, Up To, Preferable, Capable Of,
Antonyms: Improper, Inappropriate, Ineligible, Unacceptable, Unfit, Unsuitable, Unsuited, Unworthy,
Eliminate
Meaning: To separate and cast aside.
Synonyms: Annihilate, Biometer, Cancel, Defeat, Discard, Discharge, Dismiss, Disqualify, Disregard, Drop, Eject, Eradicate, Erase, Evict, Exclude, Expel, Exterminate, Ignore, Invalidate, Kill, Liquidate, Murder, Omit, Oust, Reject, Slay, Terminate, Waive, Waste, Cut Out, Wipe Out, Stamp Out, Dispose Of, Knock Out, Count Out, Get Rid Of, Put Out, Do Away With, Bump Off, Dispense With,
Antonyms: Accept, Add, Admit, Aid, Allow, Approve, Bear, Begin, Build, Choose, Create, Employ, Engage, Establish, Help, Hire, Hold, Include, Initiate, Keep, Permit, Ratify, Retain, Sanction, Save, Start, Welcome, Preserve, Take In, Give Birth,
Elizabethan
Meaning: Relating to Elizabeth, queen of England, or to her era.
Elocution
Meaning: The art of correct intonation, inflection, and gesture in public speaking or reading.
Synonyms: Declamation, Delivery, Diction, Dramatic, Eloquence, Enunciation, Expression, Locution, Oratory, Reading, Rhetoric, Speech, Utterance, Pronunciation, Public Speaking, Voice Culture, Voice Production,
Antonyms: Quiet, Silence, Inarticulation,
Eloquent
Meaning: Having the ability to express emotion or feeling in lofty and impassioned speech.
Synonyms: Affecting, Ardent, Articulate, Expressive, Fervent, Fervid, Fluent, Forceful, Glib, Grandiloquent, Graphic, Impassioned, Impressive, Indicative, Magniloquent, Meaningful, Moving, Outspoken, Passionate, Persuasive, Poignant, Potent, Powerful, Revealing, Rhetorical, Sententious, Significant, Stirring, Suggestive, Telling, Touching, Vivid, Vocal, Voluble, Facund,
Antonyms: Apathetic, Calm, Cold, Cool, Dispassionate, Dull, Frigid, Impotent, Inarticulate, Indifferent, Ineffective, Introverted, Shy, Unaffecting, Unenthusiastic, Unmoving, Weak, Unexcited,
Elucidate
Meaning: To bring out more clearly the facts concerning.
Synonyms: Annotate, Clarify, Clear, Decode, Demonstrate, Enlighten, Exemplify, Explicate, Expound, Gloss, Illuminate, Illustrate, Interpret, Unfold, Clear Up, Spell Out, Draw A Picture, Prove, Make Plain, Throw Light On, Make Perfectly Clear, Shed Light On, Make See Daylight,
Elude
Meaning: To evade the search or pursuit of by dexterity or artifice.
Synonyms: Baffle, Bilk, Circumvent, Confound, Ditch, Dodge, Double, Duck, Eschew, Evade, Flee, Fly, Foil, Frustrate, Outrun, Outwit, Shirk, Shuck, Shun, Shy, Stall, Stonewall, Stump, Thwart, Cop Out, Get Around, Beat Around The Bush, Pass The Buck, Puzzle, Give The Slip, Give The Runaround, Be Beyond Someone, Get Away From,
Antonyms: Abet, Aid, Assist, Attract, Clarify, Confront, Encounter, Encourage, Enlighten, Entice, Explain, Face, Help, Invite, Meet, Support, Take On, Clear Up,
Elusion
Meaning: Evasion.
Synonyms: Circumvention, Delay, Departure, Dodge, Dodging, Escape, Escapism, Eschewal, Evasion, Flight, Forbearance, Parry, Recession, Recoil, Restraint, Retreat, Shunning, Prevention, Passive Resistance, Shirking, Absention, Steering Clear Of,
Antonyms: Advance, Arrival, Coming, Continuation, Meeting, Stay,
Emaciate
Meaning: To waste away in flesh.
Synonyms: Attenuate, Cook, Cut, Decrease, Delete, Diminish, Disperse, Doctor, Edit, Expand, Extenuate, Irrigate, Lace, Needle, Rarefy, Reduce, Refine, Shave, Spike, Trim, Water, Weaken, Prune, Cut Back, Weed Out, Water Down,
Antonyms: Develop, Enlarge, Grow, Increase, Strengthen, Thicken, Beef Up,
Emanate
Meaning: To flow forth or proceed, as from some source.
Synonyms: Arise, Birth, Derive, Discharge, Egress, Emerge, Emit, Exhale, Exit, Exude, Flow, Initiate, Issue, Originate, Radiate, Rise, Spring, Stem, Proceed, Send Forth,
Antonyms: Conceal, Hold, Keep, Take, Withdraw,
Emancipate
Meaning: To release from bondage.
Synonyms: Affranchise, Deliver, Discharge, Disencumber, Disenthral, Enfranchise, Liberate, Loose, Loosen, Manumit, Release, Unbind, Unchain, Unfetter, Unshackle,
Antonyms: Detain, Hold, Imprison, Incarcerate, Keep,
Embargo
Meaning: Authoritative stoppage of foreign commerce or of any special trade.
Synonyms: Ban, Bar, Barrier, Blockage, Check, Hindrance, Impediment, Interdict, Interdiction, Restraint, Stoppage, Proscription,
Antonyms: Aid, Assistance, Help,
Embark
Meaning: To make a beginning in some occupation or scheme.
Synonyms: Board, Commence, Emplane, Enter, Entrain, Launch, Set About, Set Out, Plunge Into, Set Sail, Put On Board, Go Aboard Ship, Leave Port, Take On Board, Take Ship,
Antonyms: Cease, Disembark, End, Finish, Stay, Stop,
Embarrass
Meaning: To render flustered or agitated.
Embellish
Meaning: To make beautiful or elegant by adding attractive or ornamental features.
Synonyms: Adorn, Amplify, Array, Beautify, Bedeck, Color, Deck, Elaborate, Embroider, Enhance, Enrich, Exaggerate, Festoon, Fudge, Garnish, Gild, Grace, Magnify, Ornament, Overstate, Trim, Fix Up, Spruce Up, Dress Up, Gussy Up, Spiff Up, Emblaze, Give Details,
Antonyms: Decrease, Deface, Disfigure, Harm, Lessen, Mar, Reduce, Simplify, Spoil, Uglify,
Embezzle
Meaning: To misappropriate secretly.
Synonyms: Abstract, Appropriate, Defalcate, Filch, Forge, Loot, Misapply, Misappropriate, Misuse, Peculate, Pilfer, Skim, Thieve, Purloin, Put Hand In Cookie Jar, Put Hand In Till,
Antonyms: Compensate, Give, Pay, Receive, Reimburse, Return,
Emblazon
Meaning: To set forth publicly or in glowing terms.
Synonyms: Beautify, Brighten, Color, Deck, Decorate, Embellish, Ornament, Paint, Fix Up, Spruce Up, Do Up, Jazz Up, Add Finishing Touches, Gussy Up,
Emblem
Meaning: A symbol.
Synonyms: Adumbration, Arms, Attribute, Badge, Banner, Brand, Character, Colophon, Colors, Design, Device, Figure, Flag, Hallmark, Identification, Image, Impress, Insignia, Logo, Mark, Marker, Medal, Memento, Miniature, Monogram, Motto, Pennant, Regalia, Reminder, Representation, Scepter, Seal, Sign, Standard, Symbol, Token, Trademark, Type, Coat Of Arms,
Embody
Meaning: To express, formulate, or exemplify in a concrete, compact or visible form.
Synonyms: Actualize, Complete, Demonstrate, Epitomize, Evince, Exemplify, Exhibit, Express, Exteriorize, Externalize, Hypostatize, Illustrate, Incarnate, Incorporate, Manifest, Mirror, Objectify, Personalize, Personify, Realize, Reify, Show, Substantiate, Symbolize, Typify, Stand For, Emblematize, Concretize,
Antonyms: Conceal, Cover, Disembody, Disintegrate, Exclude, Hide, Obscure,
Embolden
Meaning: To give courage to.
Synonyms: Boost, Buoy, Cheer, Energize, Exhilarate, Goad, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Rally, Reassure, Refresh, Revitalize, Spur, Stir, Sway, Push, Enhearten, Give Courage, Give Pep Talk, Psyche Up,
Antonyms: Depress, Discourage, Dishearten, Dissuade,
Embolism
Meaning: An obstruction or plugging up of an artery or other blood-vessel.
Synonyms: Array, Batch, Battery, Body, Bulk, Bunch, Bundle, Clotting, Clump, Cluster, Coagulum, Coalescence, Conglutination, Consolidation, Curd, Curdling, Embolus, Glob, Gob, Group, Lump, Occlusion, Precipitate, Set, Thickness, Thrombus, Grume,
Antonyms: Individual, One, Opening,
Embroil
Meaning: To involve in dissension or strife.
Synonyms: Compromise, Confound, Confuse, Derange, Disorder, Disturb, Disunite, Encumber, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entangle, Implicate, Incriminate, Involve, Mire, Muddle, Perplex, Snarl, Tangle, Trouble, Mix Up, Cause Trouble,
Antonyms: Aid, Arrange, Assist, Calm, Clarify, Comfort, Enlighten, Exclude, Explain, Free, Help, Order, Organize, Untangle, Untwist, Clear Up,
Emerge
Meaning: To come into view or into existence.
Synonyms: Appear, Arrive, Dawn, Derive, Develop, Egress, Emanate, Flow, Gush, Issue, Loom, Materialize, Originate, Rise, Show, Spring, Spurt, Steam, Stem, Surface, Transpire, Turn Up, Crop Up, Come Forth, Come Into View, Come To Light, Proceed, Come Up, Spring Up, Become Visible, Come On The Scene, Become Apparent, Become Known, Make Appearance,
Antonyms: Abandon, Decrease, Disappear, Drop, End, Fade, Fall, Finish, Go, Hide, Leave, Lessen, Trickle, Go Away,
Emergence
Meaning: A coming into view.
Synonyms: Appearance, Development, Emanation, Evolution, Issue, Materialization,
Antonyms: Decrease, Stoppage,
Emergent
Meaning: Coming into view.
Synonyms: Appearing, Budding, Coming, Developing, Efflorescent, Emanating, Outgoing, Rising, Emanant, Issuing Forth,
Antonyms: Declining, Dependent,
Emeritus
Meaning: Retired from active service but retained to an honorary position.
Synonyms: Elderly, Emerita, Resigned, Superannuated, In Retirement,
Antonyms: Active, Employed, Working,
Emigrant
Meaning: One who moves from one place to settle in another.
Synonyms: Alien, Colonist, Departer, Evacuee, Exile, Expatriate, Fugitive, Migrant, Outcast, Pilgrim, Refugee, Traveler, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Displaced Person, ?migr?, Migrator,
Antonyms: Nationalist, Native,
Emigrate
Meaning: To go from one country, state, or region for the purpose of settling or residing in another.
Synonyms: Depart, Migrate, Quit, Remove, Transmigrate, Move Abroad,
Antonyms: Come, Continue, Remain, Stay,
Eminence
Meaning: An elevated position with respect to rank, place, character, condition, etc.
Synonyms: Authority, Celebrity, Credit, Dignity, Distinction, Esteem, Glory, Greatness, Honor, Illustriousness, Influence, Kudos, Loftiness, Notability, Note, Power, Preeminence, Rank, Renown, Reputation, Repute, Significance, Standing, Superiority, Weight, Prominence, Prestige, Prominency, Famousness, Prepotency,
Antonyms: Dishonor, Disrespect, Flat, Impotence, Incapacity, Inferiority, Insignificance, Lowliness, Subservience, Triviality, Unimportance, Weakness, Ill Repute, Low Ground,
Eminent
Meaning: High in station, merit, or esteem.
Synonyms: August, Celeb, Celebrated, Conspicuous, Distinguished, Dominant, Elevated, Esteemed, Exalted, Famed, Grand, Great, High, Illustrious, Leonine, Lofty, Name, Noble, Notable, Noted, Noteworthy, Outstanding, Paramount, Preeminent, Renowned, Star, Superior, Vip, Prominent, Of Note, Prestigious, Celebrious, Lionlike,
Antonyms: Common, Disrespected, Inconspicuous, Inferior, Insignificant, Obscure, Ordinary, Undistinguished, Unimportant, Unknown, Unremarkable,
Emit
Meaning: To send or give out.
Synonyms: Abnegates, Afford, Beam, Belch, Breathe, Drip, Eject, Emanate, Evacuate, Excrete, Exhale, Expectorate, Expel, Expend, Expire, Extrude, Exude, Issue, Jet, Loose, Ooze, Pass, Perspire, Pour, Radiate, Reek, Secrete, Shed, Shoot, Speak, Spew, Spill, Spit, Squirt, Transmit, Utter, Vent, Void, Vomit, Yield, Purge, Pronounce, Give Off,
Antonyms: Allow, Conceal, Contain, Deny, Hide, Hold, Keep, Permit, Refrain, Refuse, Repress, Suppress, Take, Veto, Withhold, Take In, Be Quiet,
Emphasis
Meaning: Any special impressiveness added to an utterance or act, or stress laid upon some word.
Synonyms: Accent, Accentuation, Attention, Force, Headline, Highlight, Impressiveness, Insistence, Intensity, Moment, Positiveness, Power, Preeminence, Significance, Strength, Stress, Underlining, Weight, Priority, Decidedness, Underscoring,
Antonyms: Ignorance, Incompetence, Insignificance, Lethargy, Triviality, Unimportance, Weakness,
Emphasize
Meaning: To articulate or enunciate with special impressiveness upon a word, or a group of words.
Synonyms: Accent, Accentuate, Affirm, Articulate, Assert, Charge, Dramatize, Enlarge, Enunciate, Headline, Highlight, Hit, Impress, Indicate, Limelight, Maintain, Mark, Pinpoint, Reiterate, Repeat, Spotlight, Underline, Underscore, Weight, Make Clear, Italicize, Dwell On, Play Up, Make Emphatic, Point Up, Rub In, Pronounce, Press, Point Out, Bear Down, Insist On, Punctuate, Labor The Point, Make A Point, Put Accent On,
Antonyms: Deny, Depreciate, Forget, Ignore, Lose, Mumble, Understate, Play Down,
Emphatic
Meaning: Spoken with any special impressiveness laid upon an act, word, or set of words.
Synonyms: Abbacy, Absolute, Accented, Assertive, Assured, Categorical, Certain, Cogent, Confident, Decided, Definite, Definitive, Determined, Direct, Distinct, Dogmatic, Dynamic, Earnest, Energetic, Explicit, Express, Flat, Forceful, Forcible, Important, Impressive, Marked, Momentous, Pointed, Positive, Potent, Powerful, Resounding, Significant, Sober, Solemn, Striking, Strong, Sure, Telling, Trenchant, Unmistakable, Vigorous, Pronounced,
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Equivocal, Idle, Impotent, Inactive, Indefinite, Indistinct, Ineffective, Inexact, Insignificant, Lethargic, Obscure, Reserved, Uncertain, Unimportant, Unpronounced, Unsure, Vague, Weak, Unconfident,
Employee
Meaning: One who works for wages or a salary.
Synonyms: Aafa, Agent, Apprentice, Assistant, Attendant, Breadwinner, Clerk, Cog, Domestic, Hand, Help, Hireling, Laborer, Member, Operator, Plug, Representative, Salesperson, Servant, Slave, Worker, Hired Hand, Jobholder, Desk Jockey, Hired Gun, Staff Member, Blue Collar, Company Person, Pink Collar,
Antonyms: Check, Hindrance, Master, Obstruction,
Employer
Meaning: One who uses or engages the services of other persons for pay.
Synonyms: Boss, Capitalist, Ceo, Chief, Co, Company, Corporation, Director, Entrepreneur, Establishment, Executive, Firm, Head, Juice, Kingpin, Management, Manager, Manufacturer, Organization, Outfit, Overseer, Owner, Patron, Superintendent, Supervisor, Big Shot, President, Meal Ticket, Head Honcho, Proprietor, Front Office, Workers Big Cheese,
Antonyms: Employee, Worker,
Emporium
Meaning: A bazaar or shop.
Synonyms: Bazaar, Boutique, Chain, Mall, Mart, Outlet, Shop, Stand, Store, Supermarket, Shopping Center, Flea Market, Discount Store, Outlet Store, Shopping Plaza, Thrift Shop,
Empower
Meaning: To delegate authority to.
Synonyms: Accredit, Allow, Capacitate, Charge, Commission, Delegate, Entitle, Entrust, Grant, Invest, Legitimize, License, Okay, Permit, Qualify, Sanction, Vest, Warrant, Privilege,
Antonyms: Deny, Disallow, Disapprove, Disenfranchise, Refuse, Reject, Revoke, Veto,
Enact
Meaning: To make into law, as by legislative act.
Synonyms: Achieve, Depict, Discourse, Do, Execute, Perform, Personate, Play, Portray, Represent, Go On, Playact, Appear As, Play The Part Of,
Antonyms: Direct, Fail, Hinder, Miss, Refuse, Repeal, Stop, Veto, Prevent,
Enamor
Meaning: To inspire with ardent love.
Synonyms: Attract, Bewitch, Charm, Enchant, Endear, Enrapture, Enthrall, Entice, Entrance, Grab, Infatuate, Please, Slay, Turn On, Sweep Off Feet, Fall In Love With, Make Hit With,
Antonyms: Disenchant, Disgust, Dislike, Displease, Hate, Repel, Repulse, Turn Off,
Emulate
Meaning: To imitate with intent to equal or surpass.
Synonyms: Challenge, Compete, Contend, Ditto, Do, Follow, Imitate, Mimic, Mirror, Rival, Compete With, Make Like, Do Like, Go Like, Take After, Follow Suit, Outvie, Contend With, Follow In Footsteps, Follow The Example Of, Pattern After, Vie With,
Antonyms: Neglect,
Encamp
Meaning: To pitch tents for a resting-place.
Synonyms: Billet, Bivouac, Quarter, Settle, Tent,
Encomium
Meaning: A formal or discriminating expression of praise.
Synonyms: Accolade, Commendation, Eulogy, Laudation, Panegyric, Praise, Salutation, Tribute,
Antonyms: Blame, Censure, Condemnation, Criticism,
Encompass
Meaning: To encircle.
Synonyms: Beset, Circle, Compass, Encircle, Enclose, Envelop, Environ, Gird, Girdle, Ring, Hem In,
Antonyms: Exclude, Free, Release, Unloose, Let Go,
Encore
Meaning: The call for a repetition, as of some part of a play or performance.
Synonyms: Acclamation, Cheers, Number, Plaudits, Praise, Reappearance, Repetition, Response, Return, Repeat Performance,
Antonyms: Question, Request,
Encourage
Meaning: To inspire with courage, hope, or strength of mind.
Synonyms: Animate, Applaud, Boost, Brighten, Buoy, Cheer, Comfort, Console, Embolden, Energize, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Fortify, Galvanize, Gladden, Goad, Hearten, Incite, Inspire, Inspirit, Instigate, Praise, Rally, Reassure, Refresh, Restore, Revitalize, Revivify, Rouse, Spur, Steel, Stir, Strengthen, Sway, Push, Prick, Buck Up, Prop Up, Cheer Up, Enhearten, Give Shot In Arm,
Antonyms: Agitate, Annoy, Block, Bore, Calm, Confuse, Dampen, Deaden, Deject, Depress, Deter, Discourage, Dishearten, Dispirit, Dissuade, Dull, Hurt, Repress, Sadden, Tire, Trouble, Upset, Weaken, Leave Alone,
Encroach
Meaning: To invade partially or insidiously and appropriate the possessions of another.
Synonyms: Appropriate, Arrogate, Crash, Entrench, Impinge, Infringe, Interfere, Interpose, Intervene, Intrude, Meddle, Overstep, Trench, Trespass, Usurp, Work In, Barge In, Butt In, Worm In, Squeeze In, Elbow In, Make Inroads, Muscle In, Put Two Cents In, Stick Nose Into,
Antonyms: Give, Ignore, Keep Off,
Encumber
Meaning: To impede with obstacles.
Synonyms: Block, Charge, Clog, Cramp, Discommode, Embarrass, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Incommode, Inconvenience, Lade, Load, Obstruct, Oppress, Overburden, Overload, Retard, Saddle, Tax, Trammel, Weight, Hold Up, Hang Up, Slow Down, Make Difficult, Weigh Down, Saddle With,
Antonyms: Advance, Aid, Allow, Assist, Benefit, Boost, Clear, Encourage, Exonerate, Facilitate, Forward, Free, Further, Gladden, Help, Open, Permit, Please, Release, Support, Unblock, Unburden, Let Go, Promote, Push, Make Happy,
Encyclical
Meaning: Intended for general circulation.
Encyclopedia
Meaning: A work containing information on subjects, or exhaustive of one subject.
Endanger
Meaning: To expose to peril.
Synonyms: Chance, Expose, Hazard, Imperil, Menace, Peril, Risk, Threaten, Venture, Lay Open, Be Careless, Put On The Spot, Chance It, Lay On The Line, Leave Defenseless, Leave In The Middle, Make Liable, Put At Risk, Put In Danger, Subject To Loss,
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Comfort, Guard, Help, Save, Protect, Take Care,
Endear
Meaning: To cause to be loved.
Synonyms: Attach, Bind, Captivate, Charm, Cherish, Engage, Treasure, Value, Win, Prize,
Antonyms: Disconnect, Disenchant, Dislike, Hate, Release, Repulse, Unfasten,
Endue
Meaning: To endow with some quality, gift, or grace, usually spiritual.
Synonyms: Award, Dower, Endow, Furnish, Grant, Invest, Provide, Indue,
Antonyms: Take,
Endurable
Meaning: Tolerable.
Synonyms: Bearable, Livable, Sufferable, Supportable, Sustainable,
Antonyms: Changeable, Intolerable, Tiring, Unendurable,
Endurance
Meaning: The ability to suffer pain, distress, hardship, or stress of any kind without succumbing.
Synonyms: Ability, Allowance, Backbone, Bearing, Begorra, Capacity, Continuing, Cool, Coolness, Courage, Enduring, Fortitude, Grit, Guts, Heart, Mettle, Moxie, Patience, Perseverance, Persistence, Pertinacity, Pluck, Resignation, Resistance, Resolution, Restraint, Spunk, Stamina, Standing, Starch, Strength, Submission, Sufferance, Suffering, Tenacity, Tolerance, Toleration, Vitality, Will, Gutsiness, Holding Up,
Antonyms: Apathy, Compliance, Cowardice, End, Fear, Idleness, Impotence, Inability, Incompetence, Indifference, Indolence, Intolerance, Lack, Laziness, Lethargy, Resistance, Timidity, Weakness, Fleetingness,
Energetic
Meaning: Working vigorously.
Synonyms: Active, Aggressive, Animated, Breezy, Brisk, Demoniac, Driving, Dynamic, Enterprising, Forcible, Fresh, Hardy, Indefatigable, Industrious, Kinetic, Lively, Lusty, Peppy, Potent, Powerful, Rugged, Snappy, Spirited, Sprightly, Spry, Stalwart, Strenuous, Strong, Sturdy, Tireless, Tough, Unflagging, Untiring, Vigorous, Vital, Vivacious, Zippy, Ball Of Fire,
Antonyms: Apathetic, Dispirited, Dull, Idle, Impotent, Inactive, Lazy, Lethargic, Lifeless, Passive, Slow, Sluggish, Tired, Weak,
Enervate
Meaning: To render ineffective or inoperative.
Synonyms: Debilitate, Disable, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Incapacitate, Jade, Paralyze, Sap, Unnerve, Vitiate, Weaken, Weary, Devitalize,
Antonyms: Activate, Aid, Animate, Assist, Empower, Energize, Help, Invigorate, Liven, Mobilize, Refresh, Strengthen,
Enfeeble
Meaning: To debilitate.
Synonyms: Attenuate, Blunt, Cripple, Debilitate, Deplete, Diminish, Disable, Exhaust, Fatigue, Incapacitate, Sap, Undermine, Unhinge, Unnerve, Weaken, Devitalize, Wear Out,
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Enable, Encourage, Energize, Expand, Help, Increase, Invigorate, Refresh, Strengthen,
Enfranchise
Meaning: To endow with a privilege, especially with the right to vote.
Synonyms: Emancipate, Empower, Free, Liberate, Manumit, Naturalize, Release, Give Rights To, Grant Citizenship To,
Antonyms: Enslave, Hold, Incarcerate, Limit, Restrain,
Engender
Meaning: To produce.
Synonyms: Arouse, Beget, Breed, Create, Develop, Excite, Foment, Generate, Hatch, Incite, Induce, Instigate, Make, Muster, Occasion, Precipitate, Quicken, Rouse, Spawn, Stimulate, Stir, Produce, Procreate, Bring About, Give Rise To, Lead To, Provoke, Propagate, Work Up, Bring Forth,
Antonyms: Calm, Destroy, Discourage, Dull, Finish, Halt, Kill, Repress, Ruin, Stop, Wait, Prevent,
Engrave
Meaning: To cut or carve in or upon some surface.
Synonyms: Bite, Burn, Chase, Chisel, Crosshatch, Cut, Diaper, Embed, Enchase, Etch, Fix, Grave, Hatch, Impress, Imprint, Infix, Ingrain, Initial, Inscribe, Instill, Intaglio, Lithograph, Lodge, Ornament, Scratch, Stipple, Print, Mezzotint,
Antonyms: Aid, Dislodge, Help, Neglect,
Engross
Meaning: To occupy completely.
Synonyms: Absorb, Apply, Arrest, Assimilate, Attract, Bewitch, Busy, Captivate, Consume, Corner, Engage, Engulf, Enrapture, Enthrall, Fascinate, Fill, Grip, Hog, Immerse, Involve, Monopolize, Occupy, Soak, Take Up, Sew Up, Up On, Preoccupy, Be Hung, Become Lost,
Antonyms: Bore, Disenchant, Disgust, Eject, Forget, Ignore, Misunderstand, Offend, Reject, Release, Repel, Repulse, Surrender, Tire, Yield, Let Go, Turn Off, Not Use,
Enhance
Meaning: To intensify.
Synonyms: Adorn, Aggrandize, Amplify, Appreciate, Augment, Beautify, Boom, Boost, Complement, Elevate, Embroider, Enlarge, Exaggerate, Exalt, Heighten, Increase, Intensify, Lift, Magnify, Pad, Raise, Reinforce, Strengthen, Swell, Upgrade, Build Up, Add To, Pyramid, Flesh Out,
Antonyms: Compress, Condemn, Contract, Debase, Decrease, Demote, Denounce, Depress, Diminish, Discourage, Disgrace, Drop, Fix, Hurt, Lessen, Lower, Mar, Minimize, Neglect, Reduce, Subtract, Undermine, Weaken, Worsen, Take Away, Play Down,
Enigma
Meaning: A riddle.
Synonyms: Bewilderment, Conundrum, Crux, Cryptogram, Grabber, Knot, Mystification, Parable, Perplexity, Question, Riddle, Secret, Sphinx, Sticker, Stickler, Stumper, Teaser, Twister, Why, Problem, Puzzlement, Tough Nut To Crack, Puzzle, Puzzler, Question Mark,
Enjoin
Meaning: To command.
Synonyms: Adjure, Admonish, Advise, Appoint, Bid, Caution, Charge, Counsel, Decree, Demand, Dictate, Direct, Forewarn, Impose, Instruct, Ordain, Require, Rule, Tell, Urge, Warn, Prescribe, Call Upon,
Antonyms: Allow, Ask, Permit,
Enkindle
Meaning: To set on fire.
Synonyms: Burn, Fire, Ignite, Kindle, Set Fire To,
Antonyms: Extinguish, Put Out,
Enlighten
Meaning: To cause to see clearly.
Synonyms: Acquaint, Advise, Apprise, Brief, Catechize, Civilize, Convert, Counsel, Direct, Disclose, Divulge, Edify, Educate, Elucidate, Guide, Illume, Illuminate, Illumine, Imitate, Improve, Inculcate, Indoctrinate, Inform, Inspirit, Instruct, Persuade, Preach, Reveal, Save, School, Teach, Tell, Train, Update, Uplift, Open Up, Put On To, Give The Word, Let In On, Give Faith, Give The Lowdown,
Antonyms: Bewilder, Conceal, Confound, Confuse, Deceive, Delude, Harm, Hide, Hurt, Keep, Learn, Listen, Misguide, Mislead, Neglect, Obscure, Secrete, Suppress, Puzzle, Be Vague,
Enlist
Meaning: To enter voluntarily the military service by formal enrollment.
Synonyms: Admit, Appoint, Assign, Attract, Conscript, Draft, Embody, Employ, Engage, Enroll, Enter, Gather, Get, Hire, Hitch, Incorporate, Induct, Initiate, Inscribe, Interest, Join, Levy, List, Mobilize, Muster, Oblige, Obtain, Place, Record, Recruit, Register, Reserve, Secure, Serve, Volunteer, Take On, Procure, Enter Into, Call To Arms, Call Up, Conscribe,
Antonyms: Avoid, Cancel, Discharge, Dismiss, Divide, Dodge, Eject, Exclude, Expel, Fire, Forfeit, Forget, Ignore, Leave, Lose, Oust, Refrain, Refuse, Reject, Remove, Repel, Separate, Shun, Stop, Unfasten, Withdraw, Let Go, Lay Off,
Enmity
Meaning: Hatred.
Synonyms: Acrimony, Alienation, Animus, Antagonism, Antipathy, Aversion, Bitterness, Daggers, Detestation, Dislike, Hate, Hostility, Loathing, Malevolence, Malice, Malignancy, Malignity, Rancor, Spite, Spleen, Unfriendliness, Venom, Ill Will, Bad Blood,
Antonyms: Affinity, Approval, Fellowship, Friendliness, Friendship, Kindness, Like, Liking, Love, Loving, Rapport, Respect, Sweetness, Sympathy, Good Will,
Ennoble
Meaning: To dignify.
Synonyms: Dignify, Exalt, Praise,
Antonyms: Condemn, Denounce, Humiliate,
Enormity
Meaning: Immensity.
Synonyms: Abomination, Atrociousness, Atrocity, Crime, Depravity, Disgrace, Evil, Evilness, Grossness, Heinousness, Horror, Monstrosity, Monstrousness, Nefariousness, Outrage, Outrageousness, Rankness, Turpitude, Vice, Viciousness, Vileness, Villainy, Wickedness, Flagrancy,
Antonyms: Delight, Esteem, Goodness, Joy, Kindness, Smallness, Triviality, Virtue, Tininess,
Enormous
Meaning: Gigantic.
Synonyms: Astronomic, Blimp, Colossal, Excessive, Gargantuan, Gigantic, Gross, Huge, Immense, Jumbo, Mammoth, Massive, Monstrous, Mountainous, Stupendous, Titanic, Tremendous, Vast, Whopping, Prodigious, Barn Door,
Antonyms: Common, Insignificant, Little, Miniature, Minute, Ordinary, Small, Teeny, Tiny,
Enrage
Meaning: To infuriate.
Synonyms: Aggravate, Anger, Exasperate, Hack, Incense, Incite, Inflame, Infuriate, Ire, Irritate, Madden, Needle, Rile, Umbrage, Provoke, Ask For It, Get Under Skin, Make Blood Boil, Make See Red, Steam Up,
Antonyms: Appease, Calm, Comfort, Compose, Delight, Gladden, Pacify, Placate, Please, Soothe, Make Happy,
Enrapture
Meaning: To delight extravagantly or intensely.
Synonyms: Allure, Attract, Beguile, Bewitch, Charm, Delight, Elate, Enamor, Enchant, Enthrall, Entrance, Fascinate, Gladden, Gratify, Please, Ravish, Rejoice, Score, Send, Spellbind, Transport,
Antonyms: Annoy, Bore, Depress, Disappoint, Disenchant, Disgust, Displease, Disturb, Offend, Pain, Repel, Repulse, Tire, Upset, Turn Off,
Enshrine
Meaning: To keep sacred.
Synonyms: Apotheosize, Bless, Cherish, Consecrate, Dedicate, Embalm, Exalt, Hallow, Idolize, Revere, Sanctify, Treasure, Preserve,
Antonyms: Condemn, Defile, Desecrate, Disrespect,
Ensnare
Meaning: To entrap.
Synonyms: Bag, Capture, Catch, Cheat, Deceive, Decoy, Embroil, Enmesh, Entangle, Entice, Entrap, Hook, Inveigle, Lure, Mislead, Net, Snag, Snare, Snarl, Tangle, Trick, Suck In, Come On, Rope In, Bat Eyes At,
Antonyms: Disenchant, Disentangle, Disgust, Dissuade, Exclude, Free, Liberate, Lose, Release, Repulse, Let Go, Turn Off,
Entail
Meaning: To involve; necessitate.
Synonyms: Cause, Demand, Encompass, Entangle, Evoke, Impose, Involve, Necessitate, Occasion, Require, Tangle, Bring About, Give Rise To, Lead To, Call For,
Antonyms: Exclude, Untangle, Untwist,
Entangle
Meaning: To involve in difficulties, confusion, or complications.
Synonyms: Aaa, Bewilder, Burden, Catch, Clog, Complicate, Compromise, Confuse, Corner, Dishevel, Embarrass, Embrangle, Embroil, Enchain, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entrap, Fetter, Hamper, Hook, Impede, Implicate, Intertwine, Interweave, Jumble, Knot, Mat, Muddle, Perplex, Ravel, Snag, Snare, Snarl, Swindle, Tangle, Trammel, Trap, Twist, Unsettle, Set Up, Puzzle, Come On, Duke In,
Antonyms: Aid, Allow, Assist, Clarify, Disentangle, Enlighten, Exclude, Explain, Explicate, Free, Help, Liberate, Order, Organize, Release, Support, Untangle, Untwist, Let Go, Clear Up,
Enthrall
Meaning: To bring or hold under any overmastering influence.
Synonyms: Absorb, Beguile, Bewitch, Charm, Enchant, Engage, Enrapture, Enslave, Entrance, Fascinate, Grab, Grip, Hook, Hypnotize, Intrigue, Mesmerize, Rivet, Spellbind, Subdue, Subject, Subjugate, Preoccupy, Hold Spellbound,
Antonyms: Bore, Disenchant, Disgust, Dull, Eject, Free, Incite, Liberate, Release, Repel, Repulse, Tire, Weary, Let Go, Turn Off,
Enthrone
Meaning: To invest with sovereign power.
Synonyms: Adorn, Arm, Authorize, Commission, Coronate, Delegate, Determine, Dower, Enable, Endow, Endue, Ennoble, Erect, Establish, Exalt, Festoon, Fix, Heighten, Honor, Inaugurate, Induct, Install, Invest, Raise, Sanction, Settle, Stabilize, Strengthen, Set Up,
Antonyms: Change, Confuse, Denounce, Destroy, Disallow, Dishonor, Disregard, Fine, Hurt, Ignore, Neglect, Raze, Stop, Unsettle, Weaken, Prevent, Punish,
Enthuse
Meaning: To yield to or display intense and rapturous feeling.
Synonyms: Fondle, Gush, Pet, Rave, Rhapsodize, Rhapsody, Spoil, Want, Dote On, Lick Chops, Slobber Over,
Antonyms: Bore, Calm, Comfort, Compose, Deaden, Depress, Discourage, Dull, Expect, Pacify, Quiet,
Enthusiastic
Meaning: Full of zeal and fervor.
Synonyms: Aah, Agog, Animated, Anxious, Ardent, Athirst, Attracted, Avid, Concerned, Devoted, Eager, Earnest, Ebullient, Exhilarated, Exuberant, Fanatical, Fascinated, Fervent, Fervid, Forceful, Gaga, Hearty, Intent, Keen, Lively, Nutty, Obsessed, Passionate, Pleased, Rabid, Rhapsodic, Spirited, Thrilled, Unqualified, Vehement, Vigorous, Wacky, Warm, Wholehearted, Willing, Zealous, Crazy About, Gung Ho,
Antonyms: Apathetic, Cold, Cool, Disinterested, Dispassionate, Doubting, Dull, Frigid, Happy, Impotent, Indifferent, Lethargic, Pessimistic, Uncaring, Unconcerned, Unenthusiastic, Uninterested, Unwilling, Unworried, Weak, Weary, Unexcited,
