| Term | Definition |
|---|
| duress | forcible restrain, especially unlawfully |
| dwindle | shrink; reduce |
| earthy | unrefined; coarse |
| ebb | recede; lessen |
| ebullient | showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm |
| ecclesiastic | pertaining to church |
| eddy | swirling current of water, air, etc. |
| edict | decree (especially issued by a sovereign); official command |
| edify | instruct; correct morally |
| effervescence | inner excitement or exuberance; bubbling from fermentation or carbonation |
| effete | lacking vigor; worn ot; sterile |
| effigy | dummy |
| effrontery | shamelss boldness |
| effusive | pouring forth; gushing |
| egress | exit |
| ejaculation | exclamation |
| elated | overjoyes; in high spirits |
| elegy | poem or song expressing lamentation |
| elicit | draw out by discussion |
| ellipsis | ommision of words from a text |
| eloquence | expressiveness; persuasive speech |
| elucidate | explain; enlighten |
| emanate | issue forth |
| emancipate | set free |
| embark | commence; go on board a boat or airplane |
| embed | enclose; place in something |
| embellish | adorn; ornament |
| embody | personify; make concrete; incorporate |
| embroider | decorate with needlework; ornament with fancy or fictitious details |
| embroil | throw into confusion; involve in strife; entangle |
| emend | correct; correct by a critic |
| emendation | correction of errors; improvement |
| eminent | high; lofty |
| emissary | agent; messenger |
| emollient | soothing or softening remedy |
| emulate | imitate; rival |
| enamored | in love |
| enclave | territory enclosed within an alien land |
| encomium | high praise; eulogy |
| encroachment | gradual intrusion |
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