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electricaladjectiveRelating to or concerned with electricity.intermediate
An electrical engineer.
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electricallyadverbBy electricity.advanced
Electrically controlled.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, New Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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electricitynounA form of energy associated with electric charges.intermediate
The lamp needs electricity to produce light.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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electrifyverbEquip for use with electricity.advanced
Electrify an appliance.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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electrifyingadjectiveCausing a surge of emotion or excitement.advanced
She gave an electrifying performance.
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electromagneticadjectivePertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion.advanced
Electromagnetic energy.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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electromagnetismnounMagnetism produced by an electric current.advanced
Electromagnetism was discovered when it was observed that a copper wire carrying an electric current can magnetize pieces of iron or steel near it.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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electronicadjectiveOf or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons.intermediate
Electronic devices.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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electroplateverbCoat with metal by electrolysis.advanced
Electroplate the watch.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Medieval Latin, Old French, Spanish, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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electrostaticadjectiveConcerned with or producing or caused by static electricity.intermediate
An electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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eleemosynaryadjectiveGenerous in assistance to the poor.advanced
Eleemosynary relief.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Late Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elegancenounA refined quality of gracefulness and good taste.intermediate
She conveys an aura of elegance and gentility.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elegantadjectiveRefined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style.intermediate
Elegant handwriting.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elegantlyadverbIn a gracefully elegant manner.advanced
The members of these groups do not express themselves as accurately or as elegantly as their critics do.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elementnounAn artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system.beginner
A component or constituent element of a system.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elementaladjectiveRelating to severe atmospheric conditions.advanced
A race against hail or cold rains or some other elemental catastrophe.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elementaryadjectiveEasy and not involved or complicated.advanced
Elementary, my dear Watson.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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elevatedadjectiveRaised above the ground.advanced
An elevated platform.
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elevationnounThe event of something being raised upward.intermediate
An elevation of the temperature in the afternoon.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elfinadjectiveSmall and delicate.beginner
Obsessed by things elfin and small.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elicitedadjectiveCalled forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation.advanced
An elicited response.
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eligibilitynounThe quality or state of being eligible.advanced
Eligibility for a loan.
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eligibleadjectiveQualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen.intermediate
An eligible bachelor.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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eliminateverbTerminate, end, or take out.intermediate
Eliminate my debts.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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ellipsenounA closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it.intermediate
The sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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ellipsoidnounA surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles.intermediate
The Earth is an ellipsoid.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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ellipticaladjectiveCharacterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements.advanced
The explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Hindi, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elongateadjectiveHaving notably more length than width; being long and slender.intermediate
An elongate tail tapering to a point.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elongatedadjectiveHaving notably more length than width; being long and slender.advanced
The old man's gaunt and elongated frame.
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eloquencenounPowerful and effective language.intermediate
His eloquence attracted a large congregation.
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eloquentlyadverbWith eloquence.advanced
He expressed his ideas eloquently.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elsewhereadverbIn or to another place.intermediate
Look elsewhere for the answer.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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elusiveadjectiveSkillful at eluding capture.intermediate
A cabal of conspirators, each more elusive than the archterrorist.
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emaciatedadjectiveVery thin especially from disease or hunger or cold.intermediate
Emaciated bony hands.
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emanationnoun(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.advanced
The emanation of the Holy Spirit.
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emancipatedadjectiveFree from traditional social restraints.advanced
An emancipated young woman pursuing her career.
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embarrassedadjectiveFeeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious.advanced
Was embarrassed by her child's tantrums.
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embarrassingadjectiveHard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment.intermediate
Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion.
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embarrassmentnounSome event that causes someone to be embarrassed.advanced
The outcome of the vote was an embarrassment for the liberals.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Akkadian, Arabic, French, Old Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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embeddedadjectiveEnclosed firmly in a surrounding mass.advanced
Found pebbles embedded in the silt.
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embezzledadjectiveTaken for your own use in violation of a trust.advanced
The banker absconded with embezzled funds.
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emblematicadjectiveServing as a visible symbol for something abstract.intermediate
A crown is emblematic of royalty.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Late Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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embodimentnounA new personification of a familiar idea.advanced
The embodiment of hope.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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embracenounThe state of taking in or encircling.intermediate
An island in the embrace of the sea.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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embroiledadjectiveDeeply involved especially in something complicated.intermediate
Embroiled in the conflict.
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embryonicadjectiveIn an early stage of development.advanced
An embryonic nation, not yet self-governing.
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emergeverbCome up to the surface of or rise.intermediate
He felt new emotions emerge.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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emergencenounThe becoming visible.advanced
Not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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emergencynounA sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action.intermediate
He never knew what to do in an emergency.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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emergentadjectiveComing into existence.advanced
An emergent republic.
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eminencenounHigh status importance owing to marked superiority.advanced
A scholar of great eminence.
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eminentadjectiveStanding above others in quality or position.intermediate
Eminent members of the community.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle French.
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eminentlyadverbIn an eminent manner.advanced
Two subjects on which he was eminently qualified to make an original contribution.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle French.
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emotionaladjectiveDetermined or actuated by emotion rather than reason.intermediate
It was an emotional judgment.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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emotionallyadverbWith regard to emotions.advanced
Emotionally secure.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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empanelverbSelect from a list.intermediate
Empanel prospective jurors.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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empatheticadjectiveShowing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states.advanced
A sensitive and empathetic school counselor.
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emphasisnounSpecial importance or significance.beginner
The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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emphaticadjectiveForceful and definite in expression or action.intermediate
The document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek.
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empirenounA group of countries under a single authority.intermediate
The British created a great empire.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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empiricaladjectiveDerived from experiment and observation rather than theory.intermediate
An empirical basis for an ethical theory.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi.
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empiricallyadverbIn an empirical manner.advanced
This can be empirically tested.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi.
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employnounThe state of being employed or having a job.beginner
He was in the employ of the city.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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employedadjectiveHaving your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary.intermediate
Most of our graduates are employed.
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employmentnounThe occupation for which you are paid.intermediate
He is looking for employment.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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emptinessnounAn empty area or space.advanced
The emptiness of outer space.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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emptyadjectiveHolding or containing nothing.beginner
Full of empty seats.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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emulateverbCompete with successfully; approach or reach equality with.intermediate
This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors.
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emulsionnoun(chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids.intermediate
An oil-in-water emulsion.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Latin, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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enableverbRender capable or able for some task.beginner
This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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enablingadjectiveProviding legal power or sanction.advanced
An enabling resolution.
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encasedadjectiveCovered or protected with or as if with a case.intermediate
Products encased in leatherette.
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encircleverbForm a circle around.intermediate
Encircle the errors.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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encircledadjectiveConfined on all sides.intermediate
The encircled pioneers.
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encirclingadjectiveBeing all around the edges; enclosing.advanced
His encircling arms.
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enclosedadjectiveClosed in or surrounded or included within.intermediate
The enclosed check is to cover shipping and handling.
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encodeverbConvert information into code.beginner
Encode pictures digitally.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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encounternounA casual or unexpected convergence.intermediate
There was a brief encounter in the hallway.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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encumberedadjectiveLoaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load.advanced
An encumbered estate.
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encyclicaladjectiveIntended for wide distribution.advanced
An encyclical letter.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endnounEither extremity of something that has length.beginner
The end of the pier.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endangeredadjective(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction.advanced
An endangered species.
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endeavorverbAttempt by employing effort.intermediate
We endeavor to make our customers happy.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endedadjectiveHaving come or been brought to a conclusion.beginner
The affair is over, ended, finished.
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endemicnounA plant that is native to a certain limited area.intermediate
It is an endemic found only this island.
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endgamenounThe final stages of an extended process of negotiation.intermediate
The diplomatic endgame.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endingnounEvent whose occurrence ends something.beginner
His death marked the ending of an era.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endlessadjectiveTiresomely long; seemingly without end.intermediate
An endless conversation.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endlesslyadverbAll the time; seemingly without stopping.intermediate
Her nagging went on endlessly.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endorseverbGive support or one's approval to.intermediate
Endorse a new project.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endorsementnounA signature that validates something.advanced
The cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endowedadjectiveProvided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature).intermediate
A well-endowed college.
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endowmentnounThe act of endowing with a permanent source of income.intermediate
His generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Frankish, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endurancenounThe power to withstand hardship or stress.intermediate
The marathon tests a runner's endurance.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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endureverbPut up with something or somebody unpleasant.intermediate
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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enduringadjectivePatiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble.advanced
An enduring disposition.
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enemynounAn opposing military force.beginner
The enemy attacked at dawn.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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energeticadjectivePossessing or exerting or displaying energy.intermediate
An energetic group of hikers.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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energynounThe ability to do work or cause change.beginner
The panels collect energy from sunlight.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Late Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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enforcedadjectiveForced or compelled or put in force.intermediate
Enforced obedience.
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