| Term | Definition |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel, usually through imitation |
| encroach | to make gradual or stealthy inroads into, to trespass |
| endemic | native, restricted to a particle region or area, indigenous |
| enervate | to reduce the strength or energy of, especially to do so gradually |
| enfranchise | to grant the privileges of citizenship, especially the right to vote |
| engender | to bring into existence, to create, to cause |
| enigma | a mystery |
| enormity | extreme evil, a hideous offense, immensity |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| disfranchise | to take away the citizenship and/or right to vote |