| Term | Definition |
|---|
| entice | to lead on by arousing hope or desire |
| entreat | to ask or petition earnestly |
| envisage | to have a mental image of something, especially when the thing does not exist, to concieve of |
| epithet | a word or phrase used to describe or characterize someone or something, a term of abuse |
| equanimity | calmness or eveness or temper |
| equitable | fair or just |
| erudite | deeply learned, especially in a specialized area |
| esoteric | understood by or intended for only a select few, difficult to understand |
| ethical | in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong |
| ethnic | relating to a small but distinct social group within the population |
| euphemism | the substitution of a relatively inoffensive term for one that is considered too harsh, unpleasant, or blunt |
| exacerbate | to increase the bitterness or severity of, to irritate |
| exalt | to elevate in power, position, character, or the like |
| exemplary | worthy of imitation, serving as a model, illustration, or warning |
| exigency | a state of urgency or a situation demanding immediate attention: the pressing needs caused by such a crisis |
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