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Usage

• erudite

  Someone who is erudite is steeped in knowledge because they have read and studied extensively.

• ineluctable

  Something that is ineluctable is impossible to avoid or escape, however much you try.

• evocation

  An evocation of something creates or summons a clear mental image or impression of it through words, pictures, or music.

• enormity

  If you refer to the enormity of a situation, problem, or event, you mean that it is very evil or morally offensive; this word has nothing to do with physical size.

• egress

  Egress is the act of going out or exiting from an enclosed space; it can also be the exit itself.

• elocution

  Someone's elocution is their artistic manner of speaking in public, including both the delivery of their voice and gestures.

• edict

  An edict is an official order or command given by a government or someone in authority.

• enervate

  If something enervates you, it makes you very tired and weak—almost to the point of collapse.

• egregious

  An egregious mistake, failure, or problem is an extremely bad and very noticeable one.

• emolument

  Emolument is money or another form of payment you get for work you have done.

• emissary

  An emissary is someone who acts as a representative from one government or leader to another.

• elicit

  When you elicit a response from someone, you draw it forth or cause it to happen by something you say or do.

• eloquent

  When you speak in an eloquent fashion, you speak beautifully in an expressive way that is convincing to an audience.

• emigrate

  When a person emigrates, they move away from one country—often their native country—to settle in another.

• enunciate

  When you enunciate, you speak or state something clearly so that you can be easily understood.

• eradicate

  When you eradicate something, you tear it up by the roots or remove it completely.

• eliminate

  When you eliminate something, you get rid of or do away with it.

• evasive

  When you are being evasive, you are trying to avoid trouble or not give a direct answer to a question.

• amend

  When you amend something, such as a document or your behavior, you fix it to improve it.

• elite

  The elite members of a society are those at the top or those who are the very best.

• eminent

  An eminent person is famous, of high standing, or superior in some way.

• elated

  When you become elated about something, you become very happy, overjoyed, or extremely delighted.

• erode

  When something erodes, it slowly wears away or is gradually destroyed.

• supererogatory

  Supererogatory effort is above and beyond that which is expected or asked for.

• emerge

  When something emerges, it comes out or appears so that it can be seen.

• eligible

  An eligible person is fit to be chosen or acceptable to join something, such as a sports team or club.

• evaluate

  To evaluate something is to judge its value, worth, or importance.

• erupt

  When something erupts, such as a volcano, it explodes, bursts forth, or suddenly starts.

• event

  An event is something that happens or takes place; it is often important.

• evacuate

  When people evacuate an area, they have to leave it, usually due to an emergency of some kind.

• emergency

  An emergency is a sudden danger that needs to be taken care of right away, such as a flood or fire.

• edit

  When someone edits some writing, they check it over for mistakes and correct it.

• enormous

  Something that is enormous is huge, giant, or very big.

• emotional

  An emotional response to something is how you feel about it, such as being happy or sad.

• educe

  deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)

• eject

  put out or expel from a place

• enervated

  lacking strength or vigor