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Eager, a. [ardent], [avid], [zealous], impetuous, [vehement], intent, [animated], [impatient], [fervent], athirst, impassioned [ravenous], [anxious], [glowing], [keen]. Antonyms: [indifferent], [apathetic], dispassionate, [phlegmatic], unconcerned [unmoved], [stolid].
eagerness, n. impatience, [avidity], [fervor], [zeal], intensity, empressement, impetuosity, [vehemence], heartiness, intentness [ardor], [devotion].
eagle, n. Aquila, bird of [Jove]; eaglet (young eagle). Associated words: aquiline, eyry, aerie.
ear, n. (of grain) spike.
ear, n. ([external]) auricle, pinna, concha; ([inner]) [labyrinth]. Associated words: otology, otologist, aurist (ear doctor), auricular, otography, otopathy, aural, auditory, otiatrics, lappet, otoplasty, tympanitis, otorrhea, auricled, alveary, otolith, lobe, otic, binaural, malleus, stapes, incus.
earache, n. otalgia, otalgy. Associated word: otalgic.
eardrum, n. tympanum.
earlier, a. [antecedent].
early, a. [seasonable], [timely], forehanded; premature.
earnest, a. [unfeigned], [ardent], [sincere], [fervent], impassioned, [zealous], intent.
earnest, n. [sincerity], [seriousness], good [faith]; [pledge], handsel, [token], foretaste. Antonym: [jest].
earnestness, n. [ardor], [sincerity], [fervency], [seriousness], intentness, [unction].
earpick, n. auriscalp.
earring, n. eardrop, pendant; girandole.
ear-shaped, a. auriform.
earth, n. [world], terra firma, [globe]; [land], [soil], [ground]. See [world].
earthborn, a. terrigenous, human; [groveling], [abject], [base].
earthenware, n. crockery, pottery, stoneware, porcelain, Delftware.
earthling, n. mortal, tellurian, tellurist.
earthly, a. [worldly], [carnal], [groveling], [sordid]; terrestrial, terrine; [temporal]; [possible], conceivable.
earthly-minded, a. [worldly-minded], [sensual], [groveling], unspiritual.
earthquake, n. earthshock, earth tremor. Associated words: seismology, seismic, seismography, seismometry, seismal, seismometer, seismograph, seismogram, seismoscope, microseism, microseismic, meizoseismal, coscismal, anaseismic, isoseismic.
earthwork, n. [fortification], [embankment].
earthworm, n. angleworm, dewworm, lumbric, lumbricus.
earthy, a. terrestrial, terrene, [earthly]; [gross], [carnal], [groveling], [low].
ear-trumpet, n. sonifer, otophone, auricle.
earwax, n. cerumen.
ease, n. facility, [easiness]; [repose], quiescence, [comfort], tranquillity, contentment, [peace], [serenity]; [unrestraint], [informality], [abandon]. Antonyms: [constraint], [difficulty], discomfort, [uneasiness], awkwardness.
ease, v. facilitate, [mitigate], [appease], assuage, [allay], [soothe], [alleviate], [palliate], [release], [relax], [mollify].
easiness, n. [ease], facility.
east, a. Associated words: orientate, orientation, Orient, Orientalism, Orientalist, orientalize, orientality.
eastern, a. oriental, orient, ortive.
easy, a. facile, [slight]; comfortable, untroubled, [quiet], tranquil; [gullible], facile, [credulous], [submissive], [compliant], tractable; affluent, [independent]; [smooth], [fluent], [unconstrained].
easy-going, a. mild-tempered, ease-loving, unenterprising, [inactive], [happy-go-lucky].
eat, v. [feed], [devour]; [bolt], gulp, [gorge]. Antonyms: [abstain], [fast], diet, [starve], famish.
eat, v. consume, [corrode], erode, [fret].
eatable, a. [edible], comestible, esculent. Antonym: inedible.
eaten away. eroded, erose, fretted.
eating, n. feeding, repast; (excess in eating) [gluttony], gormandism, bolting, gulping, superalimentation; browsing. Associated words: aristology, gastronomy, gastronome, gastronomer, [epicure], [epicurism], diet, dietetics, dietary, commensal, dietarian, gastronomic, gourmet, gormand, cormorant, [glutton], omnivorous, [appetite], hunger, [hungry], gustatory, pantophagist, pantophagous, pantophagy.
eating, n. [corrosion], [erosion], fretting, [canker].
eating-house, n. [restaurant], café, chophouse, buffet.
eating-room, n. dining-room, refectory.
eating together. commensalism.
ebb, n. reflux, refluence; [decline], [wane], [deterioration], [retrogression].
ebb, v. recede, [return], [retire]; [decline], [wane], [deteriorate], [decay].
ebbing, a. receding, refluent, falling.
eccentric, a. [whimsical], [erratic], unconventional, [irregular], [odd], idiosyncratic.
eccentricity, n. whimsicality, oddness, unconventionality, freakishness, [irregularity].
echo, n. [reverberation]. Associated word: catacoustics.
echo, v. [resound], [reverberate].
eclipse, n. occultation; obscuration, extinction, [concealment], outrivaling.
eclipse, v. [obscure], outshine, [surpass], outrival, overcast.
economical, a. [frugal], [saving], [thrifty], provident. Antonyms: See [extravagant].
economize, v. [save], [retrench], [husband].
economy, n. [thrift], [frugality], thriftiness, [retrenchment]; [management], administration, [system].
eczema, n. [tetter], milk [crust].
eddy, n. vortex, [whirlpool].
edge, n. verge, [brink], [border], [margin], [rim], extremity; [sharpness], intensity, [zest], poignancy, [sting]; selvage, [selvedge], listing; bevel, flange.
edge, v. [sharpen], [fringe], [border], [rim]; hitch along.
edgy, a. [touchy], [sharp], [irritable], [excitable], irascible.
edible, a. [eatable], esculent, comestible. Antonym: inedible
edict, n. [mandate], [decree], proclamation, rescript, manifesto, ordinance.
educate, v. [teach], [instruct], [school], [nurture], edify, enlighten.
educated, a. [learned], [versed], erudite, [scholarly], enlightened, schooled, literate.
education, n. [culture], [learning], [schooling], tuition, [scholarship], [nurture], enlightenment, literacy.
efface, v. expunge, [obliterate], [erase], [eradicate].
effect, n. [result], [outcome], [consequence], [issue]; [validity], [force], [weight]; [execution], [performance], [realization]; [meaning], tenor, [purport], intent; ensemble.
effect, v. effectuate, [accomplish], [realize], [achieve], [consummate], [compass].
effective, a. [effectual], [efficient], [potent], [cogent], availing, productive.
effectual, a. [efficacious], [effective], [efficient], availing, [successful]. Antonym: ineffectual.
effeminate, a. [womanish], [unmanly], cockney.--n. cockney.
effervescence, n. ebullition. Antonyms: ineffervescence, defervescence.
effete, a. [exhausted], infecund, [unfruitful], wasted, [barren].
efficacious, a. [potent], [effectual], [effective], productive. Antonym: inefficacious.
efficacy, n. potency, effectiveness, efficiency, productiveness. Antonyms: inefficacy, impotency.
efficient, a. [competent], [capable], [proficient], [effectual], [potent], [efficacious].
effort, n. attempt, endeavor, [trial], [essay], [venture], [exertion], [strain], [struggle].
egg, n. ovum, [germ], cell; [spawn]. Associated words: oölogy, oölogist, ovology, oviferous, [yolk], glair, albumen, [embryo], oviparous, oviposit, oviposition, vitellus, fecundate, [impregnate], [impregnation], fecundity, [clutch], vitelline, oviduct, Ovipara, ovulation, ovulist, tread, treadle, chalaza, [addle], oömeter, oöscope, [spawn].
egg, v. urge on, instigate, [incite].
egg-shaped, a. [oval], ovoid, oviform.
egotism, n. [self-conceit], [vanity], egoism, self-exaltation.
egotistical, a. [conceited], [overweening], [vain], [self-conceited], [self-important], opinionated.
Egyptian dancing girl. alme; ghawazi.
Egyptian peasant. fellah.
Egyptian ruler. Khedive.
eight, n. Associated words: octonary, octopede, octant, octave, octavo, octet, octic, octad, octameter.
eight-angled, a. octangular, octagonal.
eightfold, a. octuple.
eight-sided, a. octagonal, octahedral, octangular.
eight-sided figure. octagon.
eight-sided solid. octahedron.
eight tones. Associated words: diatonic, diatonically.
eight years. octennium. Associated words: octennial, octennially.
eighty years. Associated words: octogenarian, octogenary.
eject, v. [void], [discharge]; [oust], evict, dislodge.
ejection, n. voiding, [discharge]; [ousting], [dispossession].
elastic, a. resilient, [springy], [extensible], ductile, rebounding, tensible.
elasticity, n. resiliency, springiness, extensibility, ductility. Antonyms: [inelasticity], irresilience.
elated, a. elate, exhilarated, overjoyed, [jubilant].
electric, a. stimulating, inspiriting, electrifying, magnetic, [thrilling].
elegance, n. [beauty], [grace], [richness], sumptuousness, luxuriousness.
elegant, a. [courtly], sumptuous, [luxurious], [rich].
element, n. constituent, [ingredient]; pl. rudiments, first principles.
elemental, a. rudimental, [elementary], constituent.
elementary, a. rudimental, [elemental], constituent, primary; [simple], uncompounded.
elephant, n. Associated words: howdah, pachyderm, kraal, corral, keddah, ankus, mahout.
elevate, v. [lift], [raise]; [promote], [advance], [aggrandize], [exalt]; ennoble, [dignify].
elevation, n. [promotion], [aggrandizement], [exaltation], [dignity], [advancement]; eminence, [hill].
eleven years. Associated words: undecennary, undecennial, undecennially.
elf, n. [sprite], [fairy], imp, fay, gnome, urchin.
elfish, n. mischievous, [impish], elvish, [prankish].
embankment, n. levee, [dike]; terreplein.
embarrass, v. disconcert, discompose, [mortify], [abash], [chagrin], [nonplus], [pose], [perplex]; [impede], [obstruct], [annoy], involve, [harass], [hamper], incumber.
embarrassing, a. disconcerting, [distressing], [perplexing], confusing.
embarrassment, n. [discomposure], [chagrin], [abashment], [mortification], disconcertion.
embellish, v. [decorate], [beautify], [garnish], bedeck, [ornament].
embellishment, n. [adornment], [decoration], beautification, [ornamentation]; [ornament], [garniture], [garnish], [trimming].
embezzle, v. peculate, defalcate.
embezzlement, n. [peculation], defalcation.
embezzler, n. defalcator, [peculator].
embroidery frame. tabouret.
embryo, a. [undeveloped], [rudimentary].
emery, n. abradant.
emigrant, n. emigrator, immigrant.
emigrate, v. migrate.
emigration, n. migration, exodus; emigrants.
eminent, a. [distinguished], [renowned], illustrious, [famous], [celebrated].
emphasis, n. accentuation.
emphasize, v. accentuate.
empire, n. [sovereignty], [sway], [dominion], supremacy; [realm], [domain], [kingdom].
emptiness, n. vacancy, inanition; hollowness, [mockery], inanity; [space], vacuum, [void]; frivolity, [triviality], [senselessness].
empty, a. depleted, [vacant], inane; unoccupied, [void], [vacant], [unfilled], tenantless, [blank], evacuated; [free], devoid of, [lacking], [destitute]; [senseless], [hollow], [vain], delusive, unsatisfying, inane, [unreal]; deflated.
empty, v. deplete, [exhaust], [unload], unburden, evacuate; disembogue; deflate.
emptying, n. depletion, [exhaustion], evacuation, [discharge], vacating.
enamel, n. Associated words: cloisonné, champlevé.
enchant, v. [bewitch], [charm], enrapture, [captivate], enravish, transport, delight.
enchantment, n. [charm], [witchery], [fascination], [glamour], [illusion]; [sorcery], [conjuration], [witchcraft], [spell]. Antonyms: disenchantment, disillusionment.
enchantress, n. [siren], inamorata, [charmer], sorceress, [witch].
encircle, v. environ, encompass, [surround], [gird], circumscribe, enfold.
encounter, n. [meeting], [collision], rencounter; [battle], [contest], [conflict], onslaught, [attack].
encourage, v. enhearten, reassure, embolden, inspirit, [stimulate], [revive], [rally], [foment], [countenance], [incite].
encouragement, n. enheartenment, reassurance, [incentive], stimulation, [stimulus], [incitement], fomentation, patronage, [countenance].
encouraging, a. reassuring, inspiriting, [cheering], assuring.
encroach, v. [trespass], [intrude], intrench, [infringe], [trench], [invade].
encroachment, n. [trespass], [intrusion], [intrenchment], [infringement], [invasion], inroad.
end, n. termination, terminal, terminus, extremity, [limit], [bound]; [close], finale, [conclusion], finis, cessation; [issue], [result], [consequence], [sequel], [conclusion], peroration; [purpose], [intention], [design], [aim], [goal], [object], intent; remnant, [fragment]; [extermination], annihilation, [destruction]; surcease.
end, v. terminate, [conclude], [finish], discontinue, [cease], [close].
endable, a. terminable.
endanger, v. imperil.
ending, n. termination, [conclusion].
endless, a. interminable, illimitable, limitless, [unlimited], [boundless], infinite; [continuous], uninterrupted, continual [perpetual], unending, [eternal], [everlasting].
endowment, n. dotation, [bounty], [grant], [bequest], [talent], [faculty], dower.
endurable, a. sufferable, [tolerable]. Antonyms: [unendurable], [insufferable].
endurance, n. [permanence], [continuance], persistence, abidance, [continuation]; sufferance, [patience], fortitude, [forbearance], [resignation], [toleration].
endure, v. suffer, experience, undergo; [stand], [brook], [tolerate], submit to, [abide]; sustain, [support], [bear]; [last], [abide], continue, [remain], [persist]. Antonyms: succumb, [falter], [yield], [surrender].
enduring, a. [lasting], durable, [permanent], [imperishable].
enemy, n. [foe], [adversary], [opponent], [antagonist], [rival], [hostile]. Associated words: [hostile], [hostility], feud, [enmity], inimical, antagonism.
energetic, a. [forcible], [potent], [vigorous], [cogent], [active], [strenuous], [effective].
energizing, a. [potent], vitalizing, invigorating, alacrifying.
energy, n. [power], potency, [force], [vigor], [zeal], strength effectiveness.
engage, v. [pledge], [bind], [commit]; [betroth], affiance, [plight]; engross, employ, [busy], [occupy].
engaged, a. occupied, employed, engrossed; affianced, betrothed.
engagement, n. [betrothal], affiance, betrothment; [contract], [pledge], stipulation, [promise]; [encounter], [combat], [fight], [conflict], [action].
engine, n. locomotive, [mogul], traction [engine].
England, n. Albion (Ancient name). Associated words: Anglomaniac, Anglomania, Johnny Bull, Great Britain, anglicize, anglicization, Anglophobe, Anglophobia.
English, a. British, Anglican.
Englishism, n. Anglicism, Briticism.
English legislature. Parliament.
Englishman, n. Britisher, Briton.
engrave, v. chisel, [carve], [grave], [cut]; imprint, infix, impress; stipple.
engraving, n. celature, graving, chiseling, [carving]; print, plate, stippling, stipple.
enjoyment, n. [pleasure], delight, [gratification], delectation, felicity, fruition.
enlarge, v. [magnify], amplify, augment, [expand], [develop], [increase], [extend], [swell]; [dilate], descant, launch [out], [expatiate]; ennoble, broaden.
enlargement, n. augmentation, [extension], [expansion], [dilation], [development], [growth], [increase], amplification, dilatation, ennoblement; expatiation.
enmity, n. [hostility], [unfriendliness], [opposition], antagonism, malignity, [hatred], [animosity], malevolence, [rancor], [antipathy], feud.
enormity, n. [atrocity], heinousness, flagrancy, depravity.
enormous, a. [colossal], [monstrous], [gigantic], [mammoth], prodigious, [huge]; [heinous], [atrocious], [nefarious], [flagrant], flagitious.
enough, n. [sufficiency], [plenty], [abundance], [adequacy]. Antonyms: [deficiency], inadequacy, [surplus].
enough, adv. sufficiently, adequately, fully.
enrich, v. [fertilize]; [embellish], [adorn], [beautify]; endow.
enrichment, n. [fertilization]; [endowment]; [embellishment], [decoration], [adornment].
enroll, v. enlist, [register], matriculate, [list], [record].
enrollment, n. [registration], matriculation, enlistment; [register], [record], roster.
enslave, v. enthrall, subjugate, [overcome].
enslavement, n. enthrallment, subjugation, [subjection], [bondage], [slavery].
entangle, v. interweave, complicate, [tangle], enmesh, [snarl]; [insnare], [puzzle], involve.
entanglement, n. [complication], [intricacy], [snarl], [tangle], [embarrassment], imbroglio.
enter, v. [penetrate], [pierce], [perforate]; embark in, enlist in; [insert].
enterprise, n. project, undertaking; [activity].
enterprising, a. [active], [stirring], [energetic], [venturesome].
entertain, v. divert, [amuse], [please], [junket], [beguile], [cheer]; [harbor], [hold], lodge.
entertaining, a. diverting, [amusing], interesting.
entertainment, n. [diversion], [amusement], [recreation], [pastime], [play], divertissement; [banquet], [junket], [feast], collation.
enthusiasm, n. [eagerness], intensity, [ardor], [fervor], [fervency], verve, empressement, [unction]. Antonyms: [indifference], wariness, [caution], [calmness], [lukewarmness].
enthusiast, n. [zealot], [fanatic], devotee, [partisan].
enthusiastic, a. eager, [zealous], [fanatical], [fervent], impassioned.
entice, v. [seduce], [allure], [persuade], [inveigle], [wheedle], [tempt].
enticement, n. [seduction], [allurement], [temptation], [lure], [decoy], [inducement].
enticing, a. [seductive], [alluring], [tempting].
entire, a. [complete], undivided. See whole.
entirety, n. completeness, integrity, totality, [wholeness].
entrance, n. ingress, access; entrée; [entry], portal, [inlet], [gate], [door].
entrap, v. [insnare], [entangle], [decoy], entrammel, [entice].
entry, n. [entrance], access; [hall], [vestibule]; [memorandum], [minute], [record].
envelop, v. [surround], inwrap, [inclose], [encircle], encompass, environ.
envelope, n. [wrapper], [inclosure], capsule, [case], [sheath].
enveloping, a. [surrounding], enfolding, circumambient, encircling.
environment, n. conditions, entourage.
epicure, n. gourmand, gastronome, gourmet; [sensualist], [voluptuary]; sybarite, [epicurean].
epicurean, a. [sensual], [voluptuous], [luxurious], sybaritic.
epicurism, n. hedonism, epicureanism, eudæmonism; [sensuality], [luxury]; gastronomy.
epitome, n. [compendium], [abstract], [digest], [synopsis].
equal, a. coördinate, tantamount, [equivalent], corresponding, identical, commensurate, proportionate, [adequate], [sufficient]; equable, [uniform], equitable, [even].
equal, n. [peer], [mate], compeer, [match], coördinate. Antonyms: [inferior], subordinate.
equality, n. coördination, [uniformity], parity, [agreement]. Antonyms: See inequality.
equilibrium, n. [equipoise], [balance].
equip, v. accouter, [furnish], fit [out], [gird].
equipage, n. [equipment]; [carriage], turnout; [suite], [train], [retinue].
equipment, n. apparatus, accouterments, [paraphernalia], [rigging], [gear].
equipoise, n. [equilibrium].
equivalent, a. tantamount, [equal], commensurate; interchangeable.
eradicate, v. extirpate, [exterminate].
eradication, n. extirpation, [extermination].
erase, v. expunge, rub [out], [efface], [obliterate], dele, delete.
erasure, n. expunging, erasion, [obliteration].
erect, a. [upright], [vertical], raised; undaunted, [bold], undismayed. Antonyms: horizontal, recumbent, prone, inverted, oblique, [cringing].
erection, n. [building], [raising], construction.
erosion, n. [corrosion], eroding.
err, v. misjudge, [mistake], [blunder]; [deviate], [sin].
errand, n. [mission], commission.
erratic, a. [nomadic], [wandering]; [eccentric], [fanciful].
erring, a. peccable, [sinful], [fallible], [weak]. Antonyms: impeccable, [infallible], inerrable.
erroneous, a. [false], [incorrect], [untrue], mistaken, [inaccurate], [wrong].
error, n. [mistake], [inaccuracy], [blunder], misapprehension, falsity, misconception. Associated words: [fallibility], [infallibility], [fallible], errant, errancy, inerrancy, inerrability.
errors, n. pl. errata; sing. erratum.
erudition, n. [learning], [scholarship].
eruption, n. [outburst], [outbreak]; exanthema, [rash], efflorescence.
erysipelas, n. Saint Anthony's [fire], [rose].
escort, n. [guard], [convoy], [usher].
Eskimo, n. Husky.
Eskimo house. topek, igloo.
Eskimo language. Husky.
especial, a. [special], [particular], [specific].
essay, n. [dissertation], [article], disquisition, thesis; attempt, [effort], [trial].
essential, a. indispensable, [necessary], [requisite]. Antonyms: nonessential, [superfluous].
establish, v. [found], [organize], institute; [substantiate], [verify], [ratify].
establishment, n. [organization], founding, institution; [substantiation], [verification].
esteem, v. [respect], [value], [honor], [revere]; [rate], [reckon], [estimate].
esteem, n. [respect], [honor], [regard]; [opinion], [judgment], [estimation]. Antonyms: disesteem, [aversion], [odium], [antipathy], [unpopularity].
estimable, a. computable, calculable; [meritorious], [worthy], [excellent]. Antonyms: inestimable, incalculable, incomputable.
estimate, v. appraise, [value], [rate], [prize]; [compute], [calculate], [reckon].
estimation, n. [esteem], [respect], [honor]; appraisement, [valuation], [estimate].
estrange, v. [alienate], disaffect.
estranged, a. [alienate], alienated.
estrangement, n. [alienation], disaffection.
eternal, a. self-existent, infinite; [endless], asonian. See [everlasting].
eulogist, n. encomiast, panegyrist, [praiser].
eulogistic, a. [laudatory], panegyrical, encomiastic.
eulogize, v. [laud], [praise], [extol], panegyrize.
eulogy, n. encomium, [panegyric], laudation, [praise].
Europe and Africa. Associated words: Eurafric, Eurafrican.
Europe and Asia. Associated words: Eurasian, Eurasiatic, Scythia.
evade, v. [shun], [avoid]; elude, [parry], [foil], [baffle]; prevaricate, equivocate, [dodge], [quibble].
evaporate, v. [vaporize], evanesce.
evaporation, n. vaporization, evanescence; exhalation. Associated words: [volatile], volatility, volatilize, evaporable.
evasion, n. evading, eluding, escape; [baffling], foiling; prevarication, equivocation, [sophistry], tergiversation, [subterfuge], [dodge], [excuse].
evasive, a. equivocal, [indefinite], elusive.
even, a. plane, [level], [flush], [flat], [smooth]; equable, [uniform], [unvarying].
evening, n. [dusk], [twilight], nightfall, eventide, [even], gloaming. Associated words: vespertine, vespertinal, erepuscular, erepusculous, soirée, vesper.
evening prayer. compline.
evening service. vespers; evensong.
evening star. Hesper, Hesperus, [Venus], Vesper.
evenness, n. [uniformity], [smoothness], equanimity, equableness.
event, n. occurrence, affair, [incident], happening; [consequence], [result], [outcome].
evergreen, a. indeciduous.
everlasting, a. [continual], [perpetual], interminable, [unceasing], [eternal], [endless], incessant, never-ending; [deathless], immortal, æonian, [imperishable]; (Colloq.) [constant], [continual].
everlasting, n. eternity; immortelle.
every-day, a. [commonplace], [common], [customary].
every now and then. occasionally, repeatedly, frequently.
everywhere present. [omnipresent], ubiquitous.--n. [omnipresence], [ubiquity].
evident, a. [manifest], [obvious], [clear], palpable, [patent].
evil, a. [sinful], [immoral], [sinister], [unrighteous], [vicious], [pernicious]. See bad.
evil, n. [wickedness], depravity, [sin], iniquity, perniciousness, Belial, unrighteousness; [disaster], [misfortune], [calamity], [reverse]; [injustice], [damage], [injury], [wrong], mischief.
evil-doer, n. [sinner], malefactor, [culprit], [offender], delinquent. See [wrong-doer].
evil-minded, a. [malicious], malignant, [wicked], depraved.
evolution, n. [development], [unfoldment], evolvement, unfolding.
exact, a. [precise], [accurate], [true], literal, undeviating; punctilious, [methodical], [rigid], [severe], [rigorous], [strict].
exact, v. [demand], extort, [wrest].
exacting, a. [severe], [harsh], [oppressive], peremptory.
exaction, n. [extortion], [oppression].
exactness, n. [precision], [accuracy], strictness, exactitude, [correctness], scrupulousness.
exaggerate, v. [overstate].
exaggerated, a. overstated, [colored], hyperbolical.
exaggeration, n. overstatement; hyperbole.
exalt, v. [elevate]; [dignify], ennoble, [aggrandize]; [magnify], apotheosize, [extol].
exaltation, n. [elevation], [aggrandizement], loftiness, apotheosis.
exalted, a. [sublime], elevated, [lofty], [grand], [dignified].
examination, n. [inquiry], [autopsy], scrutiny, inspection, [investigation], audit, inquest, reconnoissance, inquisition, recension, probing, [review].
examine, v. [inspect], scrutinize, [question], audit, heckle, reconnoitre, [review], [search], [probe], [investigate], catechise.
examiner, n. inspector, investigator, inquirer, [questioner], catechiser, resensionist, auditor, [censor], reviewer, inquisitor.
example, n. [sample], [specimen], exemplification; [model], [pattern], prototype, [copy], archetype, exemplar; precedent [instance], [illustration], [case]. Associated words: exemplify, exemplification, exemplary, praxis.
exasperate, v. [provoke], [irritate], [incense], [anger]; [aggravate], imbitter, [intensify].
exasperation, n. provocation, irritation, offending, [aggravation], [anger]; exacerbation.
exceed, v. [surpass], transcend; outvie, [excel], [outdo]; preponderate, predominate.
exceeding, a. [surpassing].
excel, v. outrival, outstrip, [surpass], [eclipse], [outdo], outvie, transcend, [exceed].
excellence, n. preëminence, transcendence, [superiority], eminence, integrity, probity, goodness, [worth], [merit], [virtue].
excellent, a. [estimable], [meritorious], [good], [worthy], [choice].
excess, n. [superabundance], [superfluity], redundancy, [redundance], [overplus], [surplus], surplusage, [residue], remainder [exuberance], [rampancy]; overdoing, exorbitance, immoderation; [debauchery], dissoluteness, [intemperance], immoderation.
excessive, a. [superfluous], [exuberant], [superabundant], disproportionate; [outrageous], [unreasonable], exorbitant inordinate, [extravagant], [fabulous], [immoderate], [extreme].
exchange, v. [trade], [barter], traffic, commute, [interchange], reciprocate, bandy, permute.
exchange, n. traffic, [trade], [barter], commutation, [interchange], [reciprocity], permutation; Bourse; agiotage.
excitable, a. [susceptible], [sensitive], emotional, impressible, mobile; [irritable], [choleric], [passionate], irascible, [fiery], [waspish]. Antonyms: [unexcitable], imperturbable, [calm].
excite, v. [stimulate], [arouse], inflame, [incite], [provoke]; [perturb], [agitate], disconcert, discompose, distract, [unsettle].
excited, a. [perturbed], agitated, disconcerted. Antonyms: [calm], [serene], tranquil, [nonchalant].
excitement, n. [perturbation], [agitation], [commotion], furore, inquietude, [sensation], [tumult], [turmoil], [flurry], ebullition; [incitement], [stimulus]; arousing, awakening. Antonyms: imperturbation, [calmness], [serenity], non-chalance.
exciting, a. [stirring], [rousing], stimulating, [sensational].
exclaim, v. ejaculate, [shout], vociferate.
exclamation, n. ejaculation, vociferation, outcry; interjection, ecphonesis.
exclamation point. ecphoneme.
exclude, v. [debar], preclude; except, [omit]; [eject], [expel].
exclusion, n. debarment, preclusion; exception, [omission]; [ejection], [expulsion].
excrement, n. [fæces], [stools], dejections; [dung], ordure. Associated words: scatology, eccrinology, fæcal, excrementitious, [void], defecate, defecation.
excusable, a. [venial], [pardonable], [justifiable]. Antonyms: See [inexcusable].
excuse, v. [absolve], [forgive], [pardon], exonerate, [palliate], [justify], extenuate, [acquit], exculpate, [release].
excuse, n. [justification], [apology], [plea], exoneration, [palliation], extenuation, [pardon]; [subterfuge], [evasion], pretext, [makeshift].
execute, v. effectuate, [perform], [accomplish], [consummate], [achieve]; electrocute, [behead], guillotine, [hang].
execution, n. [performance], effectuation, [consummation], perpetration, [accomplishment].
executioner, n. [hangman].
exercise, n. [performance], [application], [practice], employment, [use]; [activity]; [training], [discipline], drilling; [drill], praxis, [lesson], [task]; [gymnastics], calisthenics; gestation.
exercise, v. employ, [apply], [busy], exert; [practice], [discipline], [drill], [train]; [distress], [worry], [harass].
exertion, n. [effort], [struggle], attempt.
exhaust, v. [drain], deplete; debilitate, prostrate, enervate.
exhausted, a. depleted, drained, consumed, [spent], [effete].
exhaustion, n. [consumption], depletion, draining, [dissipation], [lassitude], collapse, inanition, [weariness], prostration.
exhaustless, a. [inexhaustible].
exhibit, v. [display], [show].
exhibition, n. [display], [show].
exhumation, n. disinterment, disentombment.
exhume, v. disinter, disentomb.
exile, n. [banishment], proscription, expatriation.
exile, v. [banish], expatriate.
exiled person. [exile], expatriate.
exorbitant, a. [unreasonable], inordinate, [excessive], [fabulous].
expand, v. [dilate], distend, [enlarge].
expansion, n. [dilation], distension, [enlargement].
expatiate, v. descant.
expect, v. [anticipate].
expectation, n. expectancy, [anticipation].
expel, v. [eject], drive [out]; ostracize, [banish], proscribe, [exile]; excommunicate; [discharge], [void], [eject], evacuate; [exclude], [remove], [dismiss].
expelling, n. [expulsion], ejectment, [dismissal]; [banishment], [exile], ostracism, proscription.--a. expulsive.
expend, v. disburse.
expenditure, n. disbursement.
expense, n. [outlay], [cost], [charge], [expenditure].
expensive, a. [costly], [dear], high-priced. Antonym: inexpensive.
experienced, a. practiced, veteran. Antonym: [inexperienced].
experiment, n. [test], [trial]. Associated words: empiric, empirical, empiricism, empiristic, tentation.
experimental, a. empirical, tentative.
expert, a. skilled, [proficient], an fait, adroit. Antonyms: See [inexpert].
expert, n. [adept], [master], [dabster], connoisseur, masterhand. Antonyms: [tyro], bungler.
explain, v. expound, elucidate, [unfold], [interpret].
explainable, a. explicable, interpretable, solvable. Antonyms: See [unexplainable].
explainer, n. expositor, interpretator, [commentator], exegetist, elucidator.
explanation, n. elucidation, [exposition], explication, [interpretation]; [solution], [deduction], [key]. Associated words: exegetics, exegesis, hermeneutics.
explanatory, a. expository, elucidative, interpretative, exegetical.
explode, v. burst; detonate, detonize.
exploit, v. [develop], [utilize].
exploitation, n. utilization, exploiture.
explosion, n. detonation, detonization; bursting; [outburst].
explosive, n. dynamite, lyddite, nitro-glycerine, [fuse], thorite, tonite, fulgurite.
expose, v. [exhibit], [show], [display]; [uncover], [unveil]; imperil, [endanger], [subject], [jeopardize]; disclose, [reveal], unmask, denounce. Antonyms: conceal, [suppress], dissemble, [hide], [veil].
exposé, n. divulgement, disclosure, [exposure].
exposition, n. [display], [exposure]; [explanation]; commentary postillation; [fair].
expostulate, v. [remonstrate].
expostulation, n. remonstration.
exposure, n. exposing, disclosure, divulgement, [revelation], [exposé]; [subjection], [liability], [jeopardy].
express, a. explicit, [definite], [positive], [specific], [unmistakable]. Antonyms: [vague], tacit, [ambiguous], [implied], equivocal, [indefinite].
express, v. [say], [utter]; [signify], [represent], [indicate], [denote], designate, [mean].
expression, n. [assertion], [statement], [utterance], [declaration], representation, [indication]; [phrase], term, [word]; [modulation].
expulsion, n. [expelling], [ejection], debarment, [exclusion].
exquisite, a. [beautiful], [rare], [choice]; [discriminating], [fastidious]; [keen], acute, [poignant]; [matchless], [consummate], [incomparable].
extend, v. [lengthen], prolong, protract; [jut], project; [enlarge].
extensible, a. extendible, ductile, tensible. Antonyms: inextensible, [rigid], [inelastic].
extension, n. [enlargement], [expansion], protraction; projection. Associated words: tensility, tensibility, tensile.
extent, n. magnitude, [size], [volume]; [reach], [compass].
exterminate, v. [eradicate], extirpate, [uproot].
extermination, n. [eradication], extirpation, [uprooting].
external, a. [outward], exterior, superficial, extrinsic.
extol, v. [eulogize], [praise], [laud], [exalt].
extortion, n. exaction ([undue]), [overcharge], [rapacity], vampirism.
extortionate, a. [oppressive], [exacting]; (Colloq.) [exorbitant].
extortioner, n. [harpy].
extra, a. supplemental, [additional], supplementary, supernumerary.
extract, n. essence, quintessence; excerpt, [quotation], citation, [selection].
extraordinary, a. [uncommon], [unusual], [remarkable], egregious, phenomenal, [signal], [noteworthy], exceptional, unprecedented.
extravagance, n. improvidence, prodigality, [waste]; preposterousness, [enormity], exorbitance, immoderation. Antonyms: [economy], [thrift], [frugality].
extravagant, a. [wasteful], unthrifty, [prodigal], improvident, [lavish]; [wild], [immoderate], [preposterous], inordinate, [exorbitant]. Antonyms: See [thrifty].
extreme, a. [outermost], [utmost], farthest; [last], final, [ultimate]; [ultra], [radical], [fanatical].
extreme, n. extremity, [acme], [climax].
extremist, n. [radical].
exuberance, n. [superabundance], [rampancy], [excess], copiousness, [luxuriance], lavishness.
exuberant, a. [overflowing], [copious], [excessive], [rampant], [wanton], [superabundant], [rank], [luxuriant].
exultant, a. [triumphant], [jubilant], [joyous].
eye, n. optic. Associated words: optics, optician, ocular, oculary, oculate, oculifonn, ophthalmology, ophthalmologist, ophthalmic, optometry, ophthalmostat, optometrist, chatoyant, chatoyment, cynosure, orbit, strabismus, rheum, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, astigmatism, optography, blear, blear-eyed, bleary, ophthalmometer, orbital, orbitary, amaurosis, ocellated.
eyebrows, n. pl. supercilium. Associated word: superciliary.
eye doctor. oculist.
eye-glasses, n. pl. pince-nez, monocle, lorgnette, spectacles, goggles, blinkers.
eyelashes, n. pl. cilia. Associated word: ciliary.
eyelid, n. palpebra; pl. palpebræ. Associated words: palpebral, palpebrate.
eyesore, n. [blemish], [defect].
eyewater, a. collyrium.