English Words: E

18,836 words · Page 41 of 377

exorciseverb

To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.

exorcisedadj

That has undergone exorcism.

exorcismnoun

The ritual act of driving out evil spirits from persons, places or things that are possessed by them.

exorcistnoun

A person, especially a priest or priestess, who is a masterful practitioner in purification and exorcism to force out evil spirits and/or demons from a living being.

exoskeletonnoun

A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.

exothermicadj

That releases energy in the form of heat.

exoticadj

Foreign, especially in an exciting way.

exoticismnoun

The state of being exotic.

expandverb

To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

expandableadj

Having the capacity to be expanded.

expandedverb

simple past and past participle of expand

expandernoun

One who or that which expands.

expansenoun

A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.

expansionnoun

An act, process, or instance of expanding.

expansionaryadj

That promotes or exhibits expansion.

expansionismnoun

The policy, of a nation, of expanding its territory or its economic influence.

expansionistadj

Of or pertaining to expansionism.

expansiveadj

Comprehensive in scope or extent.

expatnoun

An expatriate; a person temporarily residing in a foreign nation, usually a poorer one, often for an occupation, training, or education.

expatriateadj

Living outside of one's own country.

expectverb

To predict or believe that something will happen

expectancynoun

Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.

expectantadj

Marked by expectation.

expectantlyadv

In an expectant manner.

expectationnoun

The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

expectationsnoun

plural of expectation

expectedadj

Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.

expectingverb

present participle and gerund of expect

expediencynoun

The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

expedientadj

Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

expediteverb

To accelerate the progress of.

expeditedadj

Accelerated.

expeditionnoun

The act of expediting something; prompt execution.

expeditionaryadj

Of or pertaining to an expedition.

expeditiousadj

Fast, prompt, speedy.

expeditiouslyadv

In an expeditious manner, quickly.

expelverb

To eject.

expendverb

To consume, exhaust (some resource).

expendableadj

Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.

expendingnoun

expenditure

expenditurenoun

Act of expending or paying out.

expendituresnoun

plural of expenditure

expendsverb

third-person singular simple present indicative of expend

expensenoun

A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.

expensesnoun

plural of expense

expensiveadj

Having a high price or cost.

expensivelyadv

In an expensive manner.

experiencenoun

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

experiencedadj

Having experience and skill in a subject.

experiencesnoun

plural of experience

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The English alphabetical index for the letter E contains 18,836 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 377 pages, and you are currently viewing page 41. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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