Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Dictionary [G]


WordDefinition
gabardineclosely woven cotton or wool twill
gabbartbarge
gabbleto chatter or talk inarticulately
gabbrogranular igneous rock
gabellea salt tax
gabionwicker or wire basket of earth or rock
gablockspur attached to the heel of a fighting cock
gadto wander about idly or in pursuit of pleasure
gadareneheadlong; precipitate
gadoidof, resembling or pertaining to the cod
gadroonembossed decoration or fluting on silverware
gadzookerythe use of archaisms in literature
gadzooksmild oath
gaffspar on which head of fore-and-aft sail is extended
gaff-topsailtriangular topsail with its foot extended upon the gaff
gagetoken of defiance or challenge; thing deposited as pledge of performance
galunit of acceleration of one centimeter per second per second
galacticof, like or pertaining to or obtained from milk
galactoidlike or resembling milk; milky
galactometerinstrument for measuring specific gravity of milk
galactophagistmilk drinker
galactophorousbearing or carrying milk
galantyshadow play
galateastriped cotton
galeanthropybelief that one is a cat
galeatedshaped like a helmet
galeiformshaped like a helmet
galèregroup of undesirable people; unpleasant situation
galericulatetopped by a hat-like covering
galileeporch in front of church
galimatiasnonsense; confused mixture of unrelated things
galletto fill in mortar joints with small pebbles
galliardsprightly Renaissance and Baroque dance
galliardbrisk; gallant; lively
gallimaufrya mixture of different things; hodge-podge
gallinaceousof or resembling pheasants and other domestic birds
gallionicuncaring; indifferent
galliotsmall galley
gallipotsmall medicine jar
gallizeto bring wine to standard proportions
gallomaniacraze or obsession with France and the French
galloonlace trim or binding material
Gallophileone who loves France or the French
gallophobiafear of France or the French
galoplively double-time dance
galvanometerinstrument for measuring electrical current
galvanoscopeinstrument for detecting presence and direction of electric current
gambadobound or spring of a horse; fantastic movement
gambesonancient leather or quilted coat worn as armour
gambrelcrooked stick used by butchers for hanging carcasses
gambrelhorse's hock
gambrelroof having a pentagonal gable
gambroontwilled worsted and cloth
gametogenesisformation of gametes
gamicsexual; sexually produced
gamidolatryworship of marriage
gaminstreet urchin; precocious imp
gaminesqueplayful; impish; boyish
gammaunit of magnetic flux density equal to one nanotesla
gammadionfigure comprised of capital gammas; swastika
gammicisminability or hardship in pronouncing letters 'g' and 'k'
gammonto feign an action; perpetrate a hoax on
gamogenesissexual reproduction
gamomaniaobsession with issuing odd marriage proposals
gamophagiadestruction of one gamete by another
gamophobiafear of marriage
gangueworthless rock in which valuable metals occur
gangwayeither of the sides of the upper deck of a ship
ganisterflint-like rock used to surface roads
ganoidhaving shiny smooth scales
ganosisreduction in shininess of marble
gantlinerope used in single-block hoist
gantryshelving for barrels; shelf where drinks are displayed
gaposisgap in a row of buttons or snaps
garmild oath
garboardplank on a ship's bottom next to the keel
garbologystudy of garbage
garçonnierebachelor apartment
gardyloowarning cry
gargarizeto gargle
garnergranary; store of anything
garnetiferousbearing garnets
garretroom just under the roof of a house; attic
gasconadeto brag or boast
gasconismboastfulness
gasiformof the form or shape of gas
gasometerinstrument for holding and measuring gases
gastriloquistventriloquist
gastroenterologystudy of stomach; intestines
gastrolatrygluttony; excessive love of food
gastrolithstone ingested by an animal to aid in digestion
gastrologygood eating; cookery
gastromancydivination by sounds from the belly
gastronomystudy of fine dining
gastropodmollusks including snails; slugs; whelks
gastroscopeinstrument for examining interior of the stomach
gastrosophera person skilled in matters of eating
gatopening or strait between two sandbanks
gatefoldoversized page in a book
gaucherieawkward or socially unacceptable remark
gaudtrick or practical joke
gaufferto make pleats or ripples in material
gauleiteroverbearing wielder of petty authority
gaultheavy clay used for bricks
gaumlessstupid; witless; vacant
gaurwild ox
gaussunit of magnetic flux density equal to 1/10000 tesla
gavageforce-feeding of poultry
gavelkindland inheritance by all sons in equal portion
gavottemoderate tempo French peasant dance
gawdelpushelpless person
gazarsilk organza fabric
gealof, like or pertaining or pertaining to the earth
gegenscheinglow of zodiacal light seen opposite the sun
geistspirit; intellectual inclination
geitonogamypollination of a flower by another flower on the same plant
gelasindimple in the cheek that appears when one smiles
gelasticof, like or pertaining to or provoking laughter
gelationsolidification by cooling
gelidextremely cold
gelogenictending to produce laughter
geloscopyfortune-telling by means of laughter
gemeltwinned; occurring in pairs
gemelliparoushaving given birth to twins
gementgroaning, lamenting
geminateto double; to arrange in pairs
geminiformpaired; double
gemmabud from which a new plant can grow
gemmateto deck with gems
gemmationbudding
gemmeousof, like or pertaining to gems; like a gem
gemmiferousbearing gems
gemmologystudy of gems and jewels
genappesmooth worsted yarn
genarchhead of a family or clan
generalatethe office of a general
genesicof, like or pertaining to procreation or the genitals
genesiologystudy of reproduction and heredity
genethliaconbirthday ode
genethlialogythe art of casting horoscopes
genetrixmother; female ancestor
geniculatebent like a knee; jointed
geniophobiafear of chins
genitiveindicating possession, origin or relation
genoalarge jib that overlaps the mainsail
genophobiafear of sex
genouillèrejointed knee-piece of armour
gentilitianbelonging to a race or clan
gentrificationmovement of middle class to working class area
geocarpythe production or ripening of fruit underground
geocentrismbelief that Earth is the centre of the universe
geochemistrystudy of chemistry of the earth's crust
geochronologystudy of measuring geological time
geocyclicof, like or pertaining to the rotation and revolution of the Earth
geodesyearth measurement on a large scale
geofactrock chipped naturally that looks like an artifact
geogenousgrowing on the ground
geogenyscience of the formation of the earth's crust
geognosyknowledge of the general structure of the earth
geogonystudy of formation of the earth
geogonytheory of the formation of the earth
geoidfigure of the earth
geolatryearth-worship
geologystudy of earth's crust
geomancydivination by casting earth onto a surface
geomorphogenystudy of the origins of land forms
geophagypractice of feeding on soil; dirt-eating
geophilousliving in or near the ground
geophonedevice for detecting sound waves underground
geophyteplant that grows in the earth
geoponicagricultural
geoponicsstudy of agriculture
georgettethin silk
georgicof, like or pertaining to agricultural or rustic affairs; rural; agrarian
geoscopyexamination or analysis of soil
geoselenicof, like or pertaining to both the Earth and the moon
geostrophicof, like or pertaining to deflection due to effects of Earth's rotation
geotaxisresponse of an organism to gravity
geotechnicsstudy of increasing habitability of the earth
geothermometerinstrument for measuring subterranean temperatures
gerascophobiafear of growing old
geratologystudy of decadence and decay
gerdoyingimitation sound of a crash
gerendumsomething that is to be done
gerentone that rules or manages
germanof one's parents' siblings
Germanophilialove or fondness for Germany or the Germans
germicidesubstance that kills germs
gerocomystudy of old age
geromorphismappearing to be older than one's actual age
gerontocracygovernment by the aged
gerontogenousof, like or pertaining to the Old World
gerontologystudy of the elderly; aging
gerontophiliasexual attraction towards the elderly
gerrymanderto divide electoral districts for one's own political gain
gessoplaster of Paris used in painting
gestatorialof, like or pertaining to carrying
gesticof, like or pertaining to gestures
getawooden-soled Japanese shoe
gewgawtoy; trifling object; bauble
ghawaziEgyptian dancing girls
giaourone who does not follow the Islamic faith; unbeliever
gibwedge-shaped piece of metal that holds another in place
gibbetgallows
gibboushump-backed; humped; swollen
gibushat worn to the opera
gidbrain disease suffered by sheep
giglight two-wheeled one-horse carriage
giganticidekilling of a giant
gigantologystudy of giants
gigantologygiant-lore
gigantomachywar of giants against the gods
gigotleg of mutton
giguelively Baroque dance in triple time
gilbertunit of magnetomotive force
gilderoyproud person
gilliverwallflower
gimbalsarrangement of rings allowing free motion of supported object
gimcracktrick; trivial mechanism
gimmalring that can be divided into two or three rings
ginghamstriped cotton cloth
ginglymusjoint that permits movement in one plane only
ginnelnarrow alley between high buildings
ginneryplace where cotton is ginned
girandolebranched chandelier or similar structure
girasolfire-opal that glows like fire in certain light
glabroushairless; smooth
glaciologystudy of ice ages and glaciation
glacisa gentle slope in fortification
gladiateshaped like a sword
glairegg white used as medium for binding paint
glaireousslimy; viscous
glandiferousbearing acorns or nuts
glandiformgland-shaped; acorn-shaped
glanduliferousbearing glands
glareousgravelly; growing on gravel
glaucoussea-green; greyish-blue
glebechurch land granted to clergyman
glebesod; the soil
glebousearthy; full of clods
gleedhot coal; burning ember
gleeka trick or joke
gleetmucus discharge from the urethra
glenoidslightly cupped; socket-shaped
gliriformresembling a rodent
glirinerodent-like; of, like or pertaining to rodents
glissademoving on snow without skis
gloamingperiod between sunset and full night; dusk
globuliferousbearing globules
glochidiatebristled; barbed
glomeratepacked or bunched together
glossathe tongue
glossographerwriter of short explanatory notes or glosses
glossoidlike a tongue
glossologystudy of language; study of the tongue
glossophagineeating using the tongue
glottogonicof, like or pertaining to the origins of language
glozingflattery; deceit
gluconeogenesisproduction of glucose from non-carbohydrates
glumiferousbearing glumes
glutinousgluey; sticky
glutitionswallowing
glycogenesisproduction of glycogen
glypticof, like or pertaining to carving or gem-engraving
glyptographythe art of engraving on gems
glyptologystudy of gem engravings
gnathalof, like or pertaining to the jaws
gnathiontip of the chin
gnathonicflattering
gnomicsignifying general truth; pertaining to aphorisms or proverbs
gnomologycollection of aphorisms, proverbs and short poems
gnomonupright rod of a sundial
gnomonicsthe art of measuring time using sundials
gnosiologystudy of knowledge; philosophy of knowledge
gnosisknowledge; especially spiritual
gnosticismbelief that freedom derives solely from knowledge
gnotobiologystudy of life in germ-free conditions
goatishlustful; foolish
godettriangular piece of cloth inserted in a skirt
goeticof, like or pertaining to black magic
goitrousaffected by or pertaining to goitre
goldenroddark golden yellow
goliardwandering student
goliardyriotous or lustful behaviour
goluptiousdelightful; luscious
gomphiasislooseness of the teeth
gomphosisgrowth of teeth into the bone cavity
gonalgiaknee pain
gonfalonensign with streamers hung from a horizontal bar
gonfalonierstandard-bearer
goniometerinstrument for measuring angles between faces
gonophpickpocket; thief
gorgetpiece of armour for the throat
gorgoneionrepresentation of the gorgon's head
gorgonizeto turn into stone; to paralyze with one's gaze
gormandismgluttony
gormlessdull or unintelligent
gorseddassembly for granting awards to Welsh bards
gorsoonboy-servant
gossypinecottony
gouacheopaque watercolour paint
gowka cuckoo; a fool
grabblesearch with the hand; grope
grabena rift valley
gracilityslenderness
gradatimstep by step
gradgrindone who regulates things by means of statistics
gradina rising tier of seats in a theatre
gradiometerinstrument for measuring gradient of a physical quantity
gradualpart of mass between epistle and gospel
gradualismbelief that things proceed by degrees
Graecomaniaobsession with Greece and the Greeks
grafologydivination by studying writing
grainunit of weight equal to 1/7000 of a pound
graippitchfork; dungfork
grallatoryof, like or pertaining to wading birds
gramarymagic; enchantment
gramercyexpression of gratitude or surprise
gramineousof, like or pertaining to grass; grassy
graminivorousfeeding on grass or cereals
graminologystudy of grasses
grammalogueword represented by a single sign; logogram
grammaticastera piddling grammarian
grammatolatryworship of letters and words
grammatologystudy of systems of writing
grandevalof great age; ancient
grandiloquentbombastic
grandinousfull of hail; consisting of hail
grandisonantpompous-sounding
grangerizeto cut plates out of many books to illustrate one
granivorousfeeding on seeds
granuliferousbearing granules
graphemea letter of the alphabet
graphemicsstudy of systems of representing speech in writing
grapholagniaobsession with obscene pictures
graphologystudy of handwriting
graphomaniaobsession with writing
graphophobiafear of writing
graphospasmwriter's cramp
grapnelsmall anchor used for dragging or grappling
graptomancydivination by studying handwriting
grassingbleaching by exposure on grass
graticulationdivision of design into squares when scaling
gratiswithout charge; for free
grattoirscraper made of flint
gratulatorycongratulatory
grauncherclumsy and incompetent mechanic
graupelfrozen rain or snowflakes
gravamengrievance; grounds of legal complaint
graveolentrank-smelling; fetid
gravidpregnant
gravimeterinstrument for measuring variations in gravitational fields
gravimetricalof, like or pertaining to measuring by weight
grayunit of absorbed dose of ionizing radiation equal to 100 rads
greavearmour for the shin
greavestallow waste
gregalof, like or pertaining to a flock
gregatimin flocks
greigeof a grey-beige colour
gremialintimate; pertaining to the lap or bosom
grenadinethin silk
gressorialadapted for walking
gricertrain-spotter or railway enthusiast
gridelinviolet-grey
griffadesudden seizure with the claws
grillageframework of timber
grilsesalmon first returning to the river from the sea
grimgribberlearned gibberish; legal jargon
grimoiremagician's book for summoning spirits
grinagogone who is constantly grinning
gripulousgrasping; greedy
grisaillestyle of painting in grey tints
griseouspearl-grey or blue-grey; grizzled
grithsanctuary; asylum
grithbreachbreach of the peace
grobianismslovenly boorishness
groggerylow public-house
grognardold or veteran soldier
grogramcoarse loosely woven silk fabric
gromaticof, like or pertaining to surveys or surveying
gromaticsscience of surveying
grosgrainheavy close-woven corded silk
groughdeep gully in peat moor area
groundagea charge on a ship in port
groundlingperson of inferior taste; commoner
groundproxaltitude warning system in aircraft
groundsellowest timber of a structure
groupusculesmall clique or faction
groutto root or grub with the snout
growlerya retreat for times of ill humour
groynewooden breakwater
grufteddirty; begrimed
gruineof, like or pertaining to cranes or similar birds
grummorose; surly
grumousclotted; lumpy
guaniferousbearing dung
guardantof a heraldic animal turned to side with head facing the viewer
guarishto heal
gudgeonmetal pin or bearing connecting rudder to a boat
gudgeona person easily cheated
guerdonreward; recompense
guéridonsmall ornate table or stand
guéritechair with raised back forming a hood
guichetticket window or similar small opening
guidonpennant with rounded outer edge
guignolsomething intended to horrify people
guillocheto decorate with intersecting curved lines
guimpewide cloth covering neck and shoulders worn by nuns
guipurelace having no ground or mesh
gulesheraldic name for the colour red
gulixkind of fine linen
gulleryplace where gulls breed
gulositygluttony; greed
gulpincredulous person; simpleton
gummiferousbearing gum
gummositygumminess
gumnivorousfeeding on tree saps
gunarchygovernment by women; gynarchy
gunnagenumber of guns carried on a warship
gunwaleupper edge of the side of a ship
gurgitateto bubble; to boil
gurgitationsurging
gurletpickaxe with one pointed and one bladed end
guttatespotted; having drops or droplike markings
guttatimdrop by drop
guttationrelease of drops of moisture
guttiferousexuding drops
guttiformshaped like a drop
gutturotetanyspasm in the throat causing stutter
guyotflat-topped underwater mountain
gybeto swing a sail from one side to another
gylefermenting vat for beer
gymnasiarchthe head of a gymnasium
gymnasiarchygovernment over a school or academy
gymnasiasta pupil in a gymnasium
gymnobiblismbelief that the Bible can be presented to unlearned without commentary
gymnophobiafear of nudity
gymnosophydeep contemplation performed while naked
gynaecidekilling of women
gynaecocracygovernment by women; gynarchy
gynaecologystudy of women's physiology
gynaecomaniaabnormal sexual obsession with women
gynandroidhermaphroditic; being of or resembling both sexes
gynarchygovernment by women
gynicsknowledge of women
gyniolatrydeep respect or devotion for women
gynocentricfocused on or concerned with women
gynocracygovernment by women; gynarchy
gynotikolobomassophileone who nibbles on women's earlobes
gypsiferousbearing gypsum
gyrographinstrument for counting a wheel's revolutions
gyroidalspiral; rotatory
gyromancydivination by falling from dizziness
gyrontriangular heraldic charge
gyrosehaving a folded surface; marked with wavy lines
gyrostaticsthe study of rotating bodies
gyrusconvoluted ridge between two grooves
gyveto fetter; to shackle

Dictionary [F]


WordDefinition
fabaceousbean-like
fabiformshaped like a bean
fabulistone who invents fables
faburdenharmony in thirds and sixths
face-cordunit of wood measurement equal to a stack four by eight feet in volume
facetiaeterm for books of inappropriate or lewd nature
facianameplate or sign above shop
facinorousatrociously wicked
factiousturbulent; given to faction; seditious
factitiousproduced by humans or artificial forces
factitivesignifying making or causing something to be
factiveindicating causation
factotumlackey; person employed to do various jobs
factureworkmanship; the products of making
faculaunusually bright spot on sun's surface
facultativeoptional; incidental; conferring privilege
facundityeloquence
faginan adult who instructs others in crime
fagottistbassoon player
faienceglazed coloured earthware
failleshiny closely woven silk, cotton or rayon fabric
fainhappy; inclined; pleased
fainéantpuppet ruler; do-nothing; idle person
fairleadring through which rope is led to change its direction without friction
falcademotion of a horse throwing itself on its haunches
falcateresembling a sickle
falciformshaped like a sickle
falconineof, like or pertaining to falcons or hawks
falderalnonsense; meaningless refrain of a song
faldstooldesk from which the Litany is read at church service
fallibilismthe doctrine that empirical knowledge is uncertain
falsidicalconveying a meaning that is false
famicideone who destroys another's reputation; slanderer
familicpertaining to a family; domestic
familismthe tendency of a family to cohere as a group
familisteryhouse for communal living
famulusprivate secretary or attendant
fanallighthouse or beacon
fandangolively Spanish dance performed by a couple
faneflag or banner; weather-cock
fanetemple
fanfaronan empty boaster
fanfaronadegrandiose trumpet blast
fanioncloth worn on priest's arm and used for handling holy vessels
fanionsmall flag used in surveying
fantassininfantry soldier
fantasticateto fantasize over something
fantigueanxiety or irritation
fantoda state of irritability or tension; an emotional fit
faradunit measuring electrical capacitance
farandinesilk and wool cloth
farandolelively Provençal dance in which men and women hold hands
farctatefull; stuffed
fardagewood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
fardelanything cumbersome or irksome
farinaceousmealy; consisting of cereals
farinoseresembling or yielding flour
farouchewild; unpolished
farraginousdisordered; jumbled; miscellaneous
farragoconfused mass of objects or people; disordered mixture
farrierone who shoes horses or cares for horses
farrisfemale blacksmith
farrowto give birth to piglets
farrucaSpanish gypsy dance with sudden tempo and mood changes
fascesbundle of rods with an axe used to symbolise authority
fasciaboard over a shop-front
fasciclebundle; division of book published in parts
fascinebundle of brushwood used to fill ditches
fastirecord or register
fastigiatepointed; conical
fastigiumroof; peak; gable
fastuoushaughty; ostentatious
fatalismdoctrine that events are fixed and humans are powerless
fathometerinstrument for measuring underwater depth using sound
fatidicalprophetic; having the power to foretell the future
fatuoussilly; purposeless
fauteuilenclosed seat in theatre
favelaslum area
faveolatehoneycombed
faviformshaped like a honeycomb
favonianof, like or pertaining to the west wind; mild and favourable
feagueto whip; to perplex
feaklock of hair
featousshapely; well-made; handsome; neat
febricantcausing fever
febricityfeverishness
febrifugesomething which reduces fever
fecalithstony heap or mass of feces
fecklessfeeble; helpless; futile; ineffectual
feculentcovered with filth; filthy
felicidekilling of a cat
felicificativetending to make happy
feliformhaving a catlike form or shape
fellbarren or rocky hill or moor
felloecircular rim of a wheel
felsenmeerflat arctic area covered with angular boulders
femeralloutlet for smoke in a roof
femicidekilling of a woman
fenestellarecess in church wall for storing communion vessels
fenestralof, like or pertaining to windows
feraciousfruitful; fecund
feretoryshrine for relics during a procession or for a funeral bier
feriaweekday of a church calendar on which no holiday falls
ferialof, like or pertaining to holidays
feritystate of savagery or barbarism
fermiunit of length equal to one quadrillionth of a metre
ferriferousbearing iron
ferronièrejewel held on the forehead by a chain
ferruginousof the colour of rust; impregnated with iron
ferruleband on the end of a stick for reinforcing it
ferulaflat piece of wood
ferulaceouslike a cane or reed
ferulecane or rod used for punishment
fescenninemarked by the use of vulgarity or obscene language
fessbroad horizontal bar across heraldic field
festilogytreatise on ecclesiastical festivals
festinateto accelerate; to quicken
fetialheraldic; ambassadorial
feticidekilling of a fetus
fetlocktuft of hair immediately above horse's hoof
fettlingloose material thrown on furnace hearth for protection
feuilletoncritical article at the bottom of a newspaper page
fiacrehackney coach; cab
fiberscopeinstrument using fiberoptics to examine inaccessible areas
fibriformshaped like a fibre
fibrilliformshaped like a small fibre
fibulabrooch in the shape of a safety pin
ficiformshaped like a fig
fictilecapable of being moulded; of, like or pertaining to pottery
fictorsculptor; one who makes images from clay
fidconical wooden pin used to splice strands of rope
fiddleyiron framework around hatchway opening
fideismdoctrine that knowledge depends on faith over reason
fidicinalof, like or pertaining to stringed musical instruments
fiduciaryheld in trust; depending on trust
fieexpression of disgust or disapproval
figulineof, like or pertaining to earthenware
figurantballet dancer who dances only in groups
figurationthe act of giving figure or form
figureheadornament or (usually female) bust attached to the bow of a ship
filaceouscomposed of threads
filatorymachine for forming or spinning threads
filaturedrawing out of threads
filemotdead-leaf colour; dull brown
filibegkilt
filicidekilling of one's own child
filiciformshaped like a fern or frond
filiferousthread-bearing
filiformshaped like a thread
filiopietisticmarked by excessive veneration of ancestors
filipenduloushanging by or strung on a thread
fillistergroove in window pane into which glass is set
filosethreadlike; having a threadlike end
filosellecoarse floss silk
fimbriatefringed; having a narrow border
fimeticof, like or pertaining to dung
fimicolousliving in dung
finalismbelief that an end has or can be reached
fingentmoulding; shaping
finialdecoration on the top of a gable or spire
finicalexcessively precise in trivial matters
fippleplug in the mouthpiece of a wind instrument
firkinold unit of capacity equal to one quarter of a barrel
firkinsmall keg
fissicostatehaving divided ribs
fissilingualwith forked or cloven tongue
fissilityability to be split
fissiparoustending to break up into parts
fissipedanimal with separated toes
fistulalong narrow passage or duct
fistuliformshaped like a pipe
fitchbrush made from hair of polecat
fixityfixed state; stability; permanence
flabellationthe act of fanning
flabelliformshaped like a fan
flaconscent-bottle
flagellantismthe practice of whipping oneself or another
flagelliferousbearing a whip or flagellum
flagelliformshaped like a whip
flagellomaniaabnormal enthusiasm for flogging
flageoletsmall flute or recorder with two thumb holes
flagitateto entreat or importune
flagitiousgrossly wicked; guilty of heinous crimes
flagstaffflag pole at stern of a ship
flambeauflaming torch
flamenpagan priest
flammeousflame-coloured
flammiferousproducing flame
flammulatedruddy
flammulationflamelike marking
flammulelittle flame
flânerieidling; strolling about aimlessly
flapdoodlegross flattery; nonsense
flaughtsnowflake
flaughterto flutter or flicker; to strip or skin
flavescentyellowish or turning yellow
fleamsurgical instrument
flèchenarrow wooden spire on church roof
fleerto mock; to jeer; to make faces in contempt
flenchto cut up the blubber of; to flay
fleshlinga sensualist
fleuretornament resembling a small flower
flewsdrooping or pendulous lips
flexiona bend; a fold
flexuosefull of windings and turnings; undulating
flibbertigibbetgossipy or flighty person
flintyunyielding; stern
flivvercheap car or airplane
floatantagent causing flotation
floccilationfitful plucking at the bedclothes
floccinaucinihilipilificationsetting at little or no value
floccosewoolly
flocculateto collect or mass together in tufts or masses
floricidekilling or killer of flowers
floricomouscrowned or topped with flowers
floriferousbearing flowers
floriformshaped like a flower
florilegiumanthology of writings, especially of church fathers
florimaniacraze for flowers
floriscopeinstrument for inspecting flowers
floristrythe art of cultivating and selling flowers
florisugentsucking honey from flowers
floromancybelief that flowers have feelings
floruitdates of a person's birth and death
flounceto move impatiently or abruptly
flowmeterinstrument for measuring properties of flowing liquids
flukepart of an anchor that fastens in the ground
flumenright to direct excess rain water to neighbour's yard
fluminoushaving many rivers or streams
flummeryanything insipid; empty compliment; humbug
fluorimeterinstrument for measuring fluorescence
fluoroscopeinstrument using x-rays to examine internal structure of opaque object
fluvialistone stressing the role of rivers in explanation
fluviologystudy of watercourses
fluxionalvariable; inconstant
flypeto strip back; to turn partially inside out
flyschsandstone deposit
focimeterinstrument for measuring focal length of a lens
fodientof, like or pertaining to digging
foehndry wind that blows down from mountaintops
foeticidekilling a fetus
foetiferousbearing or carrying a fetus
fogramantiquated
fointo thrust with a sword or spear
foineryfencing; swordplay
foisonplenty; plentiful yield
foliaceousbearing leaves; leaf-like
foliateto cover with leaf metal; to number the leaves of
foliferousbearing leaves
foliformshaped like a leaf
foliophagouseating leaves; eating folios of books
folkloristicsstudy of folklore and fables
fontinalgrowing near springs
fooliaminycollective term for fools
foolocracygovernment by fools
foothothastily; immediately; on the spot
footlambertunit of luminance of a surface emitting one lumen per square foot
footleto waste time; to act foolishly
footlinginept; trivial
foraminateto pierce
foraminatedperforated or pierced with small holes
foraminiferousbearing foramina
foraneousof, like or pertaining to forums
forbypast; near
forcipateof, like or pertaining to forceps
forcipiformshaped like forceps
foreat an earlier time or period
forebittpost for fastening cables at a ship's foremast
forecabincabin in fore part of ship
forecastleshort raised deck at fore end of ship; fore of ship under main deck
forecometo come early; to come before
forefootforemost end of ship's keel
forelparchment for covering books
foremastmast nearest the bow of a ship
foresaillowest sail set on the foremast of square-rigged ship
foreshotsfirst liquid to come out of a still
forestaystay leading from the foremast to the bow of a ship
forfaitingexport finance where debts on goods are transacted
forfendto ward off or avert
forfexa pair of scissors or pincers
forficateforked; like scissors
forficulatelike scissors
forinsecalforeign; alien; extrinsic
forisfamiliateto emancipate from parental authority
formantanything that limits, determines or defines
formateto join or fly in a formation
formicof, like or pertaining to ants
formicateresembling an ant
formicationsensation like ants crawling on the skin
formicidesubstance that kills ants
formicineof, like or pertaining to ants
formivorouseating ants
fornicatevaulted or arched
forsoothin truth; indeed
forswinkto exhaust by labour
fortalicefortress; small outwork of a fortification
forthwithimmediately
fortuitismbelief in evolution by chance variation
fossditch, moat, trench or canal
fossarianclergyman moonlighting as a gravedigger
fossickto search by turning over earth or rock
fossiliferousbearing fossils
fossorgrave-digger
fossorialadapted for digging
fossulategrooved; pitted
foudroyantthundering; dazzling
fougadepiece of improvised artillery
foulardsoft lightweight plain-woven or twilled silk fabric
foulélight woollen fulled cloth
foumartpolecat
fourchetteanything forked
fourgonbaggage-wagon
foursquareforthright
fouterto mess about with aimlessly
foveadepression or pit
foveatepitted
foveiformshaped like a depression or pit
fractionalismthe state of consisting of discrete units
fractiousirritable; peevish
fragora crash
francomaniacraze or obsession with France and the French
Francophileone who loves France or the French
Francophobiafear of France or the French
frangibleeasily broken
frankalmoignland tenure requiring religious obligations on part of tenant
frantlingmating call of a peacock
frapto draw a sail tight with ropes or cables
frazilground-ice; ice in small spikes in streams
freeboarddistance between waterline and main deck of a ship
freestonebuilding stone difficult to split into layers
fremescentgrowling or muttering
fremitusvibration; rumbling
frescadea cool walk; cool or shady place
fresnelunit of optical frequency equal to one terahertz
fretumstrait
friableeasily crumbled or pulverized
fricandeauthick slice of veal or similar meat
friezerough heavy woollen cloth
frigiferousbearing or bringing cold
frigolabilesusceptible to the cold
frigorificcausing cold; freezing
fringillaceousof, like or pertaining to finches
fringilliformresembling a finch
fringillineof, like or pertaining to finches
frissonshiver; shudder; thrill
fristdelay or respite, as for debt repayment
fritmaterial from which glass is made
frithpeace; sanctuary
fritiniencythe noise of insects
frogmarchto carry an uncooperative drunkard or prisoner
frondescencethe formation of leaves
frondiferousbearing or producing fronds
frondosehaving or like leaves
frontalcloth hanging over front of altar
frontogenesiscreation of a weather front by meeting of air currents
frostworkdelicate figures and patterns in which frost forms on surfaces
frottagerubbing, especially for sexual gratification
frowardturned away; self-willed; unreasonable; perverse; adverse
frowstto luxuriate in hot stuffiness and stupefaction
fructiferousbearing fruit
fructivorousfeeding on fruit
fructuaryperson enjoying the fruits of anything
fructuationcoming to fruit or bearing of fruit
fructuousfruitful
frugiferousbearing fruit
frugivorouseating fruit
frumentaceousresembling wheat or other grain
frumentariousof, like or pertaining to corn
frutescentlike or resembling a shrub
fruticoseshrubby
fubto put off; to fob
fucivorouseating seaweed
fucoidshaped like seaweed
fuerocode or body of laws; a constitution
fughot; close; smoky state of atmosphere
fugaciousinclined to run away or flee
fujiplain spun silk fabric
fulciblecapable of being propped up
fulciformshaped like or resembling a prop
fulcratesupported with fulcrums
fulgentshining; bright
fulgidflashing
fulgorousflashing
fulgoursplendour
fulguralof, like or pertaining to lightning
fulgurateto flash like lightning
fulgurousresembling lightning
fuliginoussooty; dusky
fuligosoot
fuligulineof, like or pertaining to sea ducks
fullonicalof, like or pertaining or belonging to a fuller
fulminateexpress loudly; explode violently
fulmineousof, like or pertaining to thunder and lightning
fulsomenauseatingly affectionate, admiring or praiseful
fulvousdull yellow; tawny
fumagehearth-tax
fumarolehole emitting gases in a volcanic region
fumatoriuma place for smoking
fumetthe scent of game when high
fumiductsmoke vent; smokestack
fumositycondition of fuming; an exhalation
funambulismtightrope walking; show of mental agility
functionalismdoctrine emphasising utility and function
fundiformshaped like a sling
fundusthe bottom of anything
funebralof, like or pertaining to a funeral
funestdeadly; lamentable
fungibleinterchangeable
fungiformshaped like a fungus
fungousof or like fungus; soft; spongy
funicularof, like or pertaining to a string or cable
funipenduloushanging by a rope or cord
furaciousthievish
furcateforked
furciferousbearing a fork
furciferousbearing a forked appendage; rascally
furcularshaped like a fork
furfurdandruff or scurf
furfuraceousbranny; scaly
furibundraging; furious
furnicularhanging from a rope or cable
furuncularof, like or pertaining to boils
furunculoidlike a boil
fusainfine charcoal used in drawing
fuscousbrown; tawny; dingy
fuseespindle in a watch on which the chain is wound
fusiformshaped like a spindle
fusillationdeath by shooting
fustiancoarse twilled cotton
fustianpretentious writing or speech
fustigateto cudgel
fustilariana term of abuse
futtockrib of a ship
futuritionfuture existence; time to come
futurologystudy of future

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WordDefinition
eagresudden rise of tide in a river
earingline for fastening corner of a sail to the gaff or yard
earwiga small insect; to bias; to pester with demands; to eavesdrop
easementrights held over another's land
eau-de-nilpale green colour
ebbermanone who fishes under bridges
ebeneouslike or resembling ebony
éboulementfalling in of wall of a fort; landslide
ebriectionmental breakdown from too much drinking
ébrilladejerking of horse's rein when it does not turn
ebrioustending towards excessive drinking
ebullioscopeinstrument for measuring boiling point of liquids
ebullitionboiling over; agitation; outbreak
eburneanof or like ivory; ivory-coloured
ecardinatewithout hinges
ecarlatefine woollen cloth, usually dyed scarlet
ecaudatetailless
ecbaticgrammatical construction indicating result without intention
ecboledigression
ecbolicassisting childbirth; aiding abortion
eccaleobionincubator
ecchymosisblack-and-blue spot
ecclesiarchygovernment by clerics or ecclesiastical authorities
ecclesiastryaffairs of the church
ecclesiolatryexcessive devotion to church tradition and form
ecclesiologystudy of church affairs
eccoproticlaxative; mildly cathartic; purgative
eccrinologystudy of excretion
ecdemicnot endemic; of foreign origin
ecdemomaniaabnormal compulsion for wandering
ecdysiaststriptease performer
ecesisthe establishment of a plant or animal in a new habitat
echardwater in the soil not available to plants
echinatelike a hedgehog; prickly
echinuliformresembling small spines
echoismthe formation of imitative words
echolaliaecho-like repetition of another's words
echopraxiaecho-like repetition of another's actions
eclairciseto clear up
éclaircissementclarification; enlightenment
eclatto make notorious
éclatpublicity; dazzling effect; brilliance; applause
eclegmeancient syrupy medicine that is licked off a spoon
eclipsareonastronomical toy used to show phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses
eclipsisomission of sounds or words in speech
eclipticimaginary circle which the sun follows from Earth perspective
ecloguepastoral or rustic poem
eclosionemergence, as from a larva or egg, or of an era or movement
ecmnesialoss of memory of the events of a specific period
ecocidedestruction of the environment
economacyposition of controller of ecclesiastical affairs
ecophenerange of phenotypes produced by a genotype in a given environment
ecophobiafear of home
écorchéa human figure portrayed stripped of the skin
ecphasisexplicit declaration or interpretation
ecphonensisexclamation
ecphrasisplain interpretation of a thing
ecthlipsisomitting one or more sounds in pronouncing a word
ectobaticcarrying or leading towards the outside
ectogenesisvariation in response to outside conditions
ectopiadisplacement of internal organs in the body
ectypereproduction or copy
ectypographyetching in relief
écuelletwo-handled soup or porridge bowl
ecydisisshedding or moulting of the skin
edaciousvoracious; gluttonous; pertaining to eating
edaphaorganisms living in soil
edaphicof, like or pertaining to the soil
edaphologystudy of soils
edentatetoothless; without teeth; pertaining to aardvarks and sloths
edulcorateto sweeten; to rid of soluble particles by washing
eellogofusciouhipoppokunuriousgood
effablecapable of being expressed
efferentcarrying outward or away
effeteweak or worn-out; degenerate
effiguratehaving a definite shape
effleuragestroking movement in massage
effluviuminvisible emanation; offensive exhalation or smell
effodientburrowing
effulgeto shine out; to beam
effusiometerinstrument for comparing molecular weights of gases
eftagain; afterwards
eftnewt
eftsoonssoon after
egadmild oath
egencyneed
egestionthe removal of materials from the body
egoismdoctrine that the pursuit of self-interest is the highest good
egotheismidentification of oneself with God
Egyptologystudy of ancient Egypt
eideticvivid mental image or memory
eidographinstrument for copying drawings
eidolismbelief in ghosts
eidolonimage, phantom or apparition; confusing reflected image
eignefirst born
eikonologymetaphor
eirenarchofficer in charge of keeping the public peace; justice of the peace
eireniconpeace-making message, proposition for peace
eirenicstheological doctrine of religious unification
eirenismpeaceful state of mind
eisegesisfaulty interpretation or explanation of text
eiselsour wine resembling vinegar
ejectamentamaterial ejected from a volcano
ekein addition; also; likewise
ekisticsstudy of human settlement
ekkasmall one-horse carriage
ekphrasisdescription of a work of art as rhetorical exercise
élanimpetuosity; dash or style; brilliancy or vivacity
elanceto throw as a lance
elaphineof, like or belonging to a red deer; of, of, like or pertaining to red deer
elapidof, like or pertaining to cobras
elativeindicating movement out of or away from
elatrometerinstrument for measuring gaseous pressure
elcheeambassador
eldritchhorrifying; arcane; strange
electrocardiographinstrument for recording unusual electrical fluctuations of the heart
electrochemistrystudy of relations between electricity and chemicals
electrodynamometerinstrument for measuring electrical current
electroencephalographinstrument for measuring the brain's electrical impulses
electrogenesisproduction of electricity
electrographinstrument for recording electrical potential
electrologystudy of electricity
electrometerinstrument for measuring electrical potential
electromyographinstrument for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders
electrophilesubstance having an affinity for electrons or negative charge
electroretinographinstrument for measuring electrical activity in the retina
electroscopeinstrument for detecting electrical charges in the body
electrostaticsstudy of static electricity
electuarymedicine mixed with honey or syrup
eleemosynaryof, like or pertaining to charity or giving alms; dependent on charity
elenchusrefutation; sophism
elencticof, like or pertaining to argument; cross-examination or refuting
elephantlarge unit of paper measurement equal to 28 by 23 inches
elephantineof, like or pertaining to elephants
eleutherianfreedom-giving
eleutheromaniamanic desire for freedom
eleutherophobiafear of freedom
elflocklock of tangled hair
elideomit; ignore; suppress or abridge
ellold unit of length equal to 45 inches
ellipsographinstrument for describing ellipses
elocationremoval from someone's control; alienation
élogefuneral oration; panegyric
eloignto convey to a distance; to remove
elsinshoemaker's awl
elumbatedmade weak in the loins
elutionpurification or separation by washing
elutriateto separate by washing into finer portions
elydoricpainted with both oil and watercolour
elytriferoushaving or bearing hardened forewings
emunit of measuring width of typeface where width of letters equals height
emacityitch to be buying
emailtype of dark ink
emarcidwilted; limp
embaleto enclose; to bind in; to make into a bale
embarto shut in; to hinder; to put under embargo
embaseto lower; to debase
embaymentbay
emberlucockto confuse; to bewilder
emblementsgrowing crops
embonpointstout; plump or full in figure; corpulent
embouchementopening of a passage or tunnel
embowerto place in a bower; to shelter with trees
embraceryattempt to influence a jury corruptly
embrangleto confuse or perplex
embrasurerecess of a door or window
embrocateto moisten and rub with a lotion
embryogenesisproduction of an embryo
embryoniformshaped like an embryo
emendationcorrection; usually of a text
emergicenterurban clinic offering emergency outpatient services
emesisthe act of vomiting
emetologystudy of vomiting
émeutea popular rising or uproar
emicateto sparkle
emictionthe discharging of urine
emissileable to be emitted or pushed out
emmenagoguedrug aiding menstrual flow
emmenologythe study of menstruation
emmetant
emmetropiacorrect refraction of light by the eyes
emmewto confine or mew up
emollientsoftening; making supple
emolumentpayment; profit arising from employment
emonomancydivination using demons
emotivismtheory that moral statements are inherently biased
empaesticof, like or pertaining to the art of embossing
empanoplyto clothe in full armor
empasmdeodorant powder
empennageairplane's tail unit
emperywide dominion; empire
emphracticstopping the pores of the skin
emphyteusisperpetual but conditional lease of property
empiecementan insertion in a garment
empleomaniamania for holding public office
emporeuticof, like or pertaining to trade
empressmentshow of affection or eagerness
empriseadventurous undertaking
emptionthe act of buying; purchase
emptysisspitting up of blood
empyrealof, like or pertaining to heaven; sublime; skyward
emulgeto milk or drain out
emunctoryconveying waste; pertaining to nose-blowing
enallagethe exchange of one grammatical case for another
enantiodromiaprocess when a thing is replaced by its opposite
enantiomorphobject which is the mirror image of another
enantiopathyallopathy; sympathy with one's opposite
enantiosisironic expression of idea by refuting its contrary
enationoutgrowth; extension
encaeniaanniversary festival of renewal of an institution
encaustichaving the colours burned in
enceintepregnant
encephalographinstrument for recording brain images
encephaloidlike or resembling a brain
enchiridionbook carried in the hand for reference, esp. for music or theology
enchorialbelonging to or used in a country; domestic
encolpionreliquary; cross worn on the breast
encomiastperson who utters encomiums; praiser
encomichaving closely curled hair
encomiumglowing and warmly enthusiastic praise
encratyself-control
encyclicalletter sent by the pope to multiple bishops
endarchycentralised government
endeicticshowing, exhibiting or demonstrating
endeixisan indication
endemiologystudy of local diseases
endlonglengthwise
endocrinologystudy of glands
endogenoushaving no external cause
endophagycannibalism within a tribe; eating away from within
endoscopeinstrument for visualizing interior of a hollow organ
endosmometerinstrument for measuring osmosis into a solution
endysisgrowth of new feathers, hair or skin
energumenindividual inhabited by an evil spirit
enervateto weaken
enfiladeseries arranged as if threaded on a string
engastrationstuffing of one bird inside another
engastrimythventriloquist
engouementexcessive infatuation
engrailmentring of dots around edge of a coin
engramlasting effect on memory
engrenageseries of decisions leading towards unspoken goal
enigmatographycomposition of riddles or enigmas
enigmatologystudy of enigmas
enjambmentcontinuation of the sense of a verse without pause
enjointo command; to order; to prohibit by injunction
enneadany group of nine objects
enneagonpolygon with nine sides
ennomiclawful; legal
enoptromancydivination using mirrors
enosimaniapathological belief that one has sinned
enosisunion; unification
enounceto enunciate; to proclaim
enowenough
ensanguineto cover with blood
ensiformresembling or possessing characteristics of a sword
ensignlarge naval flag
ensilagestorage of green fodder in silos
entablaturewall that rests on top of columns
entasisswelling on vertical columns to counteract optical illusion of concavity
entelechyperfect realization of ultimate goal or reason for existence
enteralof, pertaining to or within the intestine
enthalpyheat per unit mass
entheomaniaabnormal belief that one is divinely inspired
entheticintroduced from outside the body
entifyto treat as or cause to become a separate entity
entitativeregarded as a distinct entity without regard to context
entomicalof, like or pertaining to insects
entomologystudy of insects
entomophagouseating insects
entomophilousadapted for pollination by insects
entopticwithin the eyeball; visibility of objects in the eye
entozoologystudy of parasites that live inside larger organisms
entremetsedible pastry sculpture served between main courses
entrepota warehouse, particularly for international trade
entresolmezzanine
entropioninversion of the edge of the eyelid
entryismdoctrine of joining a group to change its policies
enuresisuncontrollable urination
enzoneto engirdle or surround with a zone or belt
enzymologystudy of enzymes
eoanof, like or pertaining to dawn
eolationgeological effects of the wind
éoliennefine silk and wool
eolithstone naturally formed but thought to be manufactured
eonismadoption by a male of female dress and manner
eosophobiafear of dawn
eozoiccontaining early evidence of animals
epactexcess of the calendar month over the lunar month
epaeneticeulogistic
epagogeinduction
epagomenalintercalary; inserted between others
epanadiplosissentence which begins and ends with same word
epanalepsisrepetition
epanodosrecapitulation of chief points in a discourse after digression
epanorthosisretraction of statement in order to intensify it
eparchydiocese of an Eastern church
epedaphicof, like or pertaining to atmospheric conditions
epeirogenesisbuilding continents by moving of earth's crust
epenthesisinsertion of extra sound into a word
epeolatryworship of words
epergnebranched ornamental centrepiece
epexegesisaddition of words to make the sense more clear
ephebiatricsbranch of medicine dealing with adolescence
ephectictending to reserve judgement
ephelisfreckle or mole
ephemeristable giving location of celestial body at different specific times
ephemeromorphlife form that cannot be classified as animal or vegetable
ephemeroncreature that lives for only one day
ephestiandomestic
ephidrosisprofuse perspiration
ephodJewish priestly vestment
epiboledevice of beginning several clauses with same word
epicedefuneral ode
epicedialof, like or pertaining to dirges or elegies
epicenehaving one form or characteristics of either sex
epicheiremasyllogism confirmed by an incidental proposition
epichoricbelonging or pertaining to a rural area
epiclesiscalling on the Holy Spirit to consecrate the Eucharist
epicrisiscritical appreciation for literature
epideicticdone for show or display
epidemiologystudy of diseases; epidemics
epidiascopeinstrument for projecting images of objects
epidiascopemagic lantern used for opaque and translucent objects
epigamicattractive to the other sex
epigealliving near or in the ground
epigenesistheory of embryonic development
epigeousgrowing or living on or above the ground
epigondescendant or successor
epigoneinferior follower or imitator of a distinguished original
epilateto remove hair from
epileptologystudy of epilepsy
epimythmoral of a story or work of literature
epiniciancelebrating a triumph
epinikionode in honour of a victor or winner
epinosicunhealthy; unwelcome
epipasticdusting powder used in medicine
epiphenomenalismdoctrine that mental processes are epiphenomena of brain activity
epiphonemaexclamation, finishing phrase or reflection
epiphorawatering of the eyes
epipolismfluorescence
episcopeinstrument for projecting images of opaque objects
episcopicidekilling of bishops
episcopolatryworship of bishops
episemonbadge or characteristic device; one of three extra Greek numeral-letters
epistaticsuppressing some factor
epistaxisnose bleeding
epistemologystudy of grounds of knowledge
epistemologytheory of a method or grounds of knowledge
epistolaryof, like or pertaining to letters
epistolerreader of the epistle in Anglican service
epistolographyletter-writing
epistropheending of successive clauses with the same word
epitasispart of a play where the action is developed
epithalamionsong or poem composed for weddings
epithesisaddition of one or more letters to a word
epithymeticof, like or pertaining to desire
epitimesisadverse criticism
epitogawide academic gown with bell sleeves
epitonicsubjected to excessive strain; overstrained
epitrachelionstole of an Orthodox priest or bishop
epitropeironic permission
epizeuxisimmediate repetition of a word for emphasis
epizoicdwelling upon an animal
epomaniacraze for writing epics
eponympersonal name from which another name is derived
epopeeepic poem; saga
epopoeanbefitting an epic poet
epopoeistone who writes epic poetry
epoptone who is initiated into mysteries
eposepic poem
éprouvetteinstrument for testing strength of gunpowder
epularyof, like or pertaining to banquets
epulationfeasting
epuloticsubstance encouraging growth of scar tissue
epurationpurification or purging
equablesmooth; without wide variations
equanimityevenness of mind or temper; calmness
equativeindicating likeness or identity
equatoriumcomputational instrument for planetary astronomy
equilibristtightrope walker
equineof, like or pertaining to horses
equiparateto regard or treat as equal
equiparenthaving a level or mutual relationship
equipluveline drawn through locations having same annual rainfall
equipoiseequilibrium; counterbalancing thing
equipollenthaving equal power or force
equiponderateto be equal in weight; to balance
equisonhorse groom; jockey
equitationhorseback riding
equivorousconsuming horseflesh
eradiateto shoot out like a ray of light
erebefore
ereanmade of copper or brass
erelongbefore long; soon
eremicof or belonging to deserts
eremitehermit; religious recluse
eremologystudy of deserts
eremophyteplant that lives in desert biome
erethismabnormal irritability
erewhileuntil now
ergunit of work measuring force of one dyne applied over one centimeter
ergasialove of work; workaholism
ergasiomaniaexcessive desire to work; ergomania
ergasiophobiafear of work
ergativeindicating subject of a transitive verb
ergatocracygovernment by the workers or the working class
ergotherefore; hence
ergographinstrument for measuring and recording muscular work
ergologystudy of effects of work on humans
ergomaniaexcessive desire to work; workaholism
ergometerinstrument for measuring work performed
ergonomicsstudy of people at work
ergophileone who loves work
ergophobiafear of work
ergotiseto wrangle
eriometerinstrument for measuring very small diameters
eristicof, like or pertaining to controversy or argument
erogenesisinduction of sexual desire; production of arousal
eromancydivination using water vessels
eroteticengaging in or pertaining to rhetorical questioning
erotogenicproducing erotic desire or sexual gratification
erotologyerotic description in literature
erotomaniaabnormally powerful sex drive
erotopathypathological sexual desire
erotophobiafear of sex
errhinesomething which causes sneezing or for nasal ingestion
erubescentgrowing red; blushing
eruciformlike or resembling a caterpillar
eructateto belch out; to emit lava
erumpentbursting out; bursting forth
erythemaredness of the skin
erythraeanreddish colour
erythrochroismexcessive or pathological redness of the hair
erythrophobiafear of red lights or of blushing
erythropsiacondition of seeing all colour as red
esbatmeeting of a witches' coven
escadrillesquadron of aircraft; flotilla
escaladecrossing moat or scaling wall using ladders
escalierstaircase
escapologystudy of freeing oneself from constraints
escargatoireplace where snails are reared
escharoticcaustic
eschatocolconcluding clause or section of a charter
eschatologydoctrine of life and afterlife
eschatologystudy of death; final matters
eschatonend of the world; end time
escheatmentforfeiture of property to state for lack of heir
esclandrenotoriety; unpleasantness
escritoirewriting-desk
esculenteatable; fit for consumption
escutcheonpart of ship's stern where name is displayed
escutcheonshield on which coat of arms is represented
esemplasticunifying; moulding diverse ideas into one
esemplasythe unifying power of imagination
eskerridge of sandy soil
esotropicsquinting
espalierlattice on which trees are trained across
espiègleroguish; frolicsome; mischievous
essiveindicating a temporary state of being
essoingiving of an excuse for not appearing in court
essorantsoaring
estacadedike of stakes in a river against an enemy
estafettemilitary courier or express
estaminetsmall bar or cafe
estampievigorous rhythmic Provençal stamping dance
estiferousproducing heat
estivalof, like or pertaining to summer
estoppagepreventing someone from alleging a fact due to prior denial
estradelow platform or dais
estrapadehorse's attempt to throw its rider
estreatto consult court records in order to enable prosecution
estuosityheated state or condition
esurienthungry; greedy; starving
etaminelight open-mesh cotton or worsted
eternalismthe belief that matter has existed eternally
etesianperiodic; winds blowing at certain seasons
ethold English letter for voiced 'th' sound
etheromaniacraving for ether
ethmoidof or like a sieve
ethnarchygovernment over an ethnic group
ethnocracygovernment by an ethnic group or race
ethnogenesisorigin of an ethnic group
ethnogenystudy of origins of races or ethnic groups
ethnomaniaobsessive devotion to one's own people
ethnomethodologystudy of everyday communication
ethnomusicologystudy of comparative musical systems
ethologystudy of natural or biological character
ethonomicsstudy of economic and ethical principles of a society
etiolateto become pale; to make pale by depriving of light
etiologythe science of causes; especially of disease
étuicase for holding sewing articles
etymologystudy of origins of words
etymontrue origin of a word
etypicalunconformable to type
euchologyprayer book
eucrasystate of fitness and physical well-being
eudaemonismethical belief that happiness equals morality
eudaemonyhappiness or well-being
eudiaphoresisnormal perspiration
eudiometerinstrument for measuring air purity
euhemerismexplanation of mythology as growing out of history
eulogomaniaobsessive craze for eulogies
eumoirietyhappiness due to state of innocence and purity
eunomiastate of being well governed
euonyma pleasing or beautiful name
euonymousappropriately named
eupathystate of contentment
eupepticof, like or pertaining to good digestion; cheerful
euphobiafear of good news
euphonismcustom of using pleasing sounding words
euphonymeuphonious synonym
euphuismhigh-flown and affected style of writing
eupraxiacorrect or orthodox action
eupsychicsproper education to induce human progress
euripusarm of the sea with strong currents
Europhileone who loves Europe
eurythermictolerating a wide variation in temperature
eurythmicssystem of rhythmic and harmonious movement
eustacychanges in world shoreline by changes in sea level
eustaticremaining at same altitude despite geological activity
eusuchianof, like or pertaining to alligators and crocodiles
eutaxygood order
eutechnicsimprovement in condition of humanity through natural forces
eutexiathe property of being easily melted
euthenicsscience concerned with improving living conditions
eutonypleasantness of the sound of a word
eutrapelywit, ease and urbanity of conversation
eutropicturning to face the sun
evagationwandering; digression
evaginateto remove from a sheath; without a sheath
evanescenttending to vanish like vapour
evanishto vanish; to die away
evanitionvanishing; dying away
evaporimeterinstrument for measuring rate of evaporation
evectionattraction of the moon to the sun causing change in its orbit
eventrationprotrusion of an organ from the abdomen
eversionturning inside out or outwards
evinceindicate or exhibit
evirateto castrate; to make weak
evisceratedisembowel
eviternaleternal
évoluéprimitive person educated in modern ways
evulgateto divulge; to publish
evulseto pluck out
exactorone who exacts; extortioner; claimer of rights
exallotrioteforeign
exanimatelifeless; spiritless; depressed
exaratecontaining grooves or furrows
exarchviceroy; rank below patriarch in Eastern church
exarchygovernment by bishops
exaugurateto desanctify; to deprive of sacred status
excalationomission of one of a series or sequence
excarnateto remove flesh from
exclaustrationreturn to public upon release from vows
exclavepart of a country surrounded by foreign soil
excogitateto discover by thinking out or reasoning
excoriatecensure severely; strip the hide off of
excorticateto strip the bark off of
excrementitialof, like or pertaining to excrement
excresenceoutgrowth; projection; tumour
excubanton guard
excursiveconstituting a digression
exeatpermission from bishop for clergyman to work elsewhere
exeatformal leave of absence; permission to be absent
execrateto denounce or place under a curse
executancytechnique in music
exedrasemicircular bench beside episcopal throne; outdoor bench or recess
exegeticexplanatory, especially of Scripture
exemplumshort story or anecdote with a moral
exenterateto disembowel
exequyfuneral rites; procession
exercitationputting into practice; exercise
exerguereverse of coin where date is contained
exgorgitationvomited material
exheredateto disinherit
exigibleliable to be exacted
exiguousscanty; slender; sparse
exilityslenderness or smallness; refinement
eximiousexcellent or distinguished
existentialismdoctrine of individual human responsibility in an unfathomable universe
exlexoutside the law
exobiologystudy of extraterrestrial life
exocentricof a linguistic compound, having a different grammatical function than its parts
exoculateblind; eyeless
exodefarce or afterpiece
exodistone who goes out; emigrant
exodontiaextraction of teeth
exodromystabilizing movement of exchange
exogenoushaving an external origin
exonymname for a town or country in a foreign language
exopathicdue to external forces or causes
exophagycannibalism outside one's own group
exorablecapable of being moved or influenced
exordiumbeginning or introduction to a composition
exosculateto kiss fervently or heartily
exotericintelligible to the uninitiated; commonplace
exotropiaoutward squint
expatiateto wander freely; to write about in great detail
expeditateto deprive of the ball of the foot or the claws
expergefacientawakening; arousing
experientialismdoctrine that knowledge comes from experience
expiateto make amends for wrong
expiscateto find out by strict examination
explementcomplement
exponibleable to be explained
expostulateto remonstrate; to discuss or reason with
exprobateto reproach; to upbraid
expromissionrelieving another person's debt by taking it upon oneself
expugnto take by storm; to overcome
expurgateto purify or revise; to censor
exsanguinouswithout blood
exscindto cut off; to uproot
exsectto cut out
exsertto protrude
exsiccateto dry up
exspuitionspitting
exstrophyturning an organ inside out
exsuccouslacking sap
exsufflateto blow away; to exorcise
extensometerinstrument for measuring deformation in object due to forces applied
exterritorityexemption from local regulations
extispicydivination using entrails
extramundanebeyond the known universe
extravasateto let out of the proper vessels; to flow out
extrorseturned outward
extrospectionexamination of matters external to oneself
exungulationparing of the nails
exuviateto cast off or shed
eyasunfledged falcon or other bird of prey
eyeletsmall hole in fabric to allow passage of a cord; cotton fabric with small holes
eyeservicework done while the boss is watching
eyneeyes
eyotsmall island in a lake or river