Word library
Words starting with E
69 words from the news, each with a definition, etymology, and the story behind it.
ebitda
An acronym standing for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization,…
Technologyechelon
A rank or level in an organization, or a group of individuals belonging to a high social…
Businessecotourism
A form of sustainable travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves…
Climateeddy
A circular movement of air or water, often acting as a small vortex, which in atmospheric…
Scienceedifice
A large, complex system, body of knowledge, or organizational structure.
Scienceeffluent
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Scienceelectrode
A conductor through which electric current enters or leaves an electrochemical cell,…
Scienceelectroencephalography
A non-invasive medical procedure used to record and measure the electrical activity of…
Psychologyelectrolyser
An industrial apparatus that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen…
Climateelectrolysis
A chemical process that uses an electric current, typically from renewable energy…
Climateembezzlement
The criminal act of dishonestly appropriating or stealing funds or assets that have been…
Politicsemblem
A symbolic mark or sign used to provide legal identification and protection under…
Technologyemissary
A person sent on a special mission, often as a diplomatic representative or agent to…
Politicsencaphalitis
An inflammation of the brain, typically caused by an infection or autoimmune reaction,…
Healthencapsulation
The act of enclosing or sealing a payload, such as a spacecraft, within a protective…
Scienceenclave
A distinct cultural or social group residing within a larger, different geographic area…
Cultureencyclical
A formal letter or document sent by a Pope to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church,…
Technologyendocrinologist
A medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting…
Healthendocrinology
The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders…
Healthendocytosis
The cellular process by which cells take in substances from their external environment by…
Scienceendogeneity
A statistical condition where an explanatory variable is correlated with the error term,…
Climateendometriosis
A chronic medical condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows…
Healthendorphin
A chemical substance produced in the body that functions as a natural mood elevator and…
Cultureendowment
A large donation or fund of money given to an institution, which is invested to provide…
Cultureenergetics
The branch of physical science that deals with the energy involved in physical and…
Scienceengulfment
The act of a star completely surrounding, consuming, and melting down a planet or…
Scienceennui
A feeling of listlessness, dissatisfaction, or boredom resulting from a lack of…
Cultureenslavement
The act of exerting ownership or control over people to force them into labor or service,…
Worldentanglement
The state of being closely connected, involved, or intertwined, particularly in a way…
Worldenumeration
The act of explicitly listing or specifying items, rights, or powers in a formal document.
Cultureenvoy
A diplomatic representative or messenger sent by a government to conduct business or…
Businessepazote
The name of a specific restaurant, Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails, located at the Hilton El…
Cultureepidemiologist
A scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease…
Scienceepidemiology
The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control…
Healthepiphany
A moment of sudden revelation or profound insight that shifts one's perspective on a…
Healthequestrian
Relating to horseback riding or the culture and news surrounding horses.
Sportseradication
The complete destruction, removal, or elimination of something, such as a concept,…
Worldergosphere
The outer region surrounding a rotating black hole where space-time itself is dragged in…
Scienceerythrulose
A four-carbon ketose sugar molecule, naturally occurring in raspberries, used in the…
Scienceescrow
A legal and financial arrangement where a neutral third party holds funds or assets on…
Businessespionage
The act of using technology to secretly obtain confidential or classified information,…
Technologyesports
Organized, competitive video gaming that functions as an official collegiate or…
Sportsester
A chemical compound formed by the reaction of an acid and an alcohol, often characterized…
Scienceestradiol
A primary form of estrogen, which is a female sex hormone that drives many of the…
Psychologyethanol
A chemical compound used as an industrial fuel and solvent, which serves as a major…
Climateethicist
A professional or expert who specializes in the study and application of moral principles…
Technologyethos
The characteristic spirit, culture, or fundamental guiding principles that shape the…
Businessethylene
A gaseous hydrocarbon typically derived from fossil fuels, used as a fundamental building…
Climateeuphoria
An intense, often exaggerated feeling of excitement and optimism that drives high…
Businesseuropeanism
The ideology or political movement advocating for the integration, unification, and…
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