Today's words
1 ease
This should help ease the pain.
2 effect
We warned them, but to no effect.
3 east
A cold wind blew from the east.
4 effective
All these techniques are equally effective.
5 efficiency
She arranged everything with her customary efficiency.
6 eastern
There's no mistaking the eastern flavour of the food.
7 efficient
The service at the hotel is efficient and unobtrusive.
8 effort
You should put more effort into your work.
9 ebb
As night fell, our enthusiasm began to ebb away.
10 ego
He has the biggest ego of anyone I've ever met.
11 eccentric
Most people considered him a harmless eccentric.
12 eclipse
A total solar eclipse is due to take place some time tomorrow.
13 ecology
Development has been guided by a concern for the ecology of the area.
14 either
Pete can't go and I can't either.
15 economic
The idea is an economic nonsense.
16 eject
You can now safely eject the CD.
17 economical
Buying in bulk is more economical than shopping for small quantities.
18 elaborate
She went on to elaborate her argument.
19 Economics
Economics is an inexact science.
20 elapse
Never elapse in the long river of history!
21 economy
China's economy galloped ahead.
22 elastic
Beat it until the dough is slightly elastic.
23 elbow
She poked her elbow into his ribs.
24 edible
Also they live in open fields where there is lots of edible vegetation.
25 emerge
New things emerge day after day.
26 elegant
She is always so chic, so elegant.
27 Emergency
Emergency generators cut in.
28 elementary
Literacy now includes elementary computer skills.
29 eminent
It gives birth to many eminent scholars.
30 emit
The metal container began to emit a clicking sound.
31 elevate
I built a platform to elevate the bed.
32 empathy
Today, we want empathy, not inspiration.
33 emperor
He proclaimed himself emperor.
34 elicit
I could elicit no response from him.
35 emphasis
The course has a vocational emphasis.
36 eligible
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
37 Emphasize
Emphasise core values.
38 eliminate
Proper selection will eliminate one source of likely breakdown in the communication cycle.
39 empire
He ruled over a great empire.
40 elite
Power is largely concentrated in the hands of a small elite.
41 empirical
There is no empirical evidence to support his thesis.
42 eloquent
He's very intelligent and eloquent.
43 elsewhere
Prices are higher here than elsewhere.
44 embark
Some forethought and preparation is necessary before you embark on the project.
45 embarrass
When you embarrass me, I'll tell you.
46 embassy
They took refuge in the embassy compound.
47 embody
Man can embody truth but cannot know it.
48 encounter
People will encounter their destiny on the path of escaping from it.
49 embrace
He held her in a warm embrace.
50 encourage
Parents encourage every activity imaginable.
51 Embryo
Embryo research is an emotive issue.
52 encyclopedia
It resembles a picture in the encyclopedia.