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eagle

noun : a large bird of prey with large, powerful wings

ear

noun : the part of the body that allows humans and other animals to hear

ears

noun : the parts of the body that allow humans and other animals to hear

Earth

noun : the third planet from the Sun; the planet we live on

earthworm

noun : a long, soft animal that has no bones and lives in damp soil

east

noun : the direction of the sunrise; the opposite of west

egg

noun : a hard-shelled, oval object made by a hen or other bird

eight

noun : the number after seven; 8

eighteen

noun : the number between seventeen and nineteen; 18

elephant

noun : a large, gray mammal with tusks and a long trunk

eleven

noun : the number between ten and twelve; 11

elk

noun : a kind of large deer

end

noun : the last part of something

ending

noun : the last part of something

enemy

noun : a living thing that hates or hurts another living thing

engine

noun : a machine with moving parts that uses power to create motion; a motor

eraser

noun : an object used to make writing disappear

evening

noun : the time of day between afternoon and night

exit

noun : a way out of a place

eye

noun : a part of the body that allows humans and other animals to see

eyes

noun : the parts of the body that allow humans and other animals to see

 

ear canal

noun : a tube in the ear that carries sound from the outer ear to the eardrum

earache

noun : a pain inside the ear

eardrum

noun : a thin patch of skin in the ear that vibrates when sound waves strike it

earl

noun : a member of the British nobility ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

earphone

noun : a small speaker worn in the ear to receive sound signals, such as from a telephone, radio, or other source of music

earshot

noun : the distance over which a person can hear others or be heard by others

earth science

noun : any of the sciences relating to Earth or its parts

earthmover

noun : a very large complex machine used to dig, push, or move large quantities of earth

earthquake

noun : the shaking of Earth's crust caused by underground vibrations

easel

noun : a freestanding frame, often wooden, that supports an artist's work while they're painting or drawing it

Easter

noun : a Christian holiday held on a Sunday in spring

eaves

noun : the low edges of a roof that meet or hang over the walls of a building

echo

noun : the repetition of a sound caused by sound waves bouncing off surfaces

eclipse

noun : the partial or complete hiding or darkening of one celestial body, such as the Sun or Moon, by another

ecology

noun : the study of organisms and their environment

economics

noun : the science or study of how goods and services are made, sold, and used

economy

noun : the circulation of money in industry, trade, and finance in a country or area

ecosystem

noun : a community of living things together with their habitat

ecstasy

noun : a state of overwhelming and intense delight and joy

edge

noun : the part farthest from the center; a line segment where two faces of a polyhedron meet

edition

noun : an issue of a newspaper; all the copies of a book that are printed at the same time from the same plates

editor

noun : a person who directs the publication of a book, newspaper, or magazine; one who edits

editorial

noun : an article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of the publisher

eel

noun : a fish with a long, snakelike body

effect

noun : a change that happens as the direct result of an action; a consequence

effort

noun : hard work or a good try

egg

noun : the beginning stage in the life cycle of many living things

egg carton

noun : a box that has a separate cup-shaped space for each egg

ego

noun : one's idea of oneself

Egypt

noun : a country in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

eighth

noun : one of eight equal parts

eighty

noun : the number between seventy-nine and eighty-one; 80

elastic

noun : one or more stretchy strips of rubber or a similar material

elbow

noun : the joint that connects the upper arm and the forearm

elder

noun : someone with authority because of his or her age and experience

Eleanor Roosevelt

noun : diplomat, writer, and first lady of the United States (1884-1962)

election

noun : the act of selecting a person for government office by voting

Election Day

noun : a day of the year designated for government elections

electrician

noun : a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

electricity

noun : energy created by moving charged particles

electricity

noun : an electric current that is used as a source of power

electron

noun : a particle in an atom that orbits the nucleus and has a negative electrical charge

electronics

noun : devices with many small parts that run on electricity

elegy

noun : a sad or reflective poem or song

element

noun : a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances and is made up of only one kind of atom

element

noun : a part of something, especially an important part

elementary school

noun : a school that children attend from kindergarten through grade 5 or 6

elements

noun : weather conditions, such as wind, rain, sun, or extreme temperatures

elevation

noun : the height of land above sea level

elevator

noun : a platform or compartment that carries people and things to different floors in a building

elevator

noun : a hinged flap on the tail section of an airplane

elf

noun : a supernatural creature usually depicted as a small, mischievous fairy

Ella Fitzgerald

noun : jazz singer (1917-1996)

Ellis Island

noun : an island in New York Harbor that used to be the main entry port for immigrants to the United States

elm

noun : a tall shade tree that usually has leaves with jagged edges

Elvis Presley

noun : singer, musician, and actor (1935-1977)

email

noun : messages delivered electronically from one computer to another

Emancipation Proclamation

noun : a law passed by President Lincoln in 1862 that freed all the slaves under Confederate authority

embalmer

noun : a person who treats a dead body with chemicals to keep it from decaying rapidly

embankment

noun : a ridge or mound of dirt that holds back water or supports a railroad track

embers

noun : pieces of wood or coal from a fire that glow with heat

emblem

noun : an image or object that is a symbol of something

embryo

noun : the early stage during which a living thing begins to grow

emerald

noun : a precious gem that is usually bright green in color

emergency

noun : a sudden and very serious situation that requires immediate action

emigrant

noun : a person who moves away from one country or region to settle in another

emigration

noun : leaving one country or region to settle in another

Emily Dickinson

noun : poet (1830-1886)

emissions

noun : things that are produced and given off as part of a process

emotion

noun : a strong feeling, such as love, happiness, anger, or sadness

emperor

noun : a man who rules an empire, generally gaining his power by birthright

emphasis

noun : the stress given to a particular word, phrase, or musical note

emphasis

noun : the importance, value, or attention given to something

empire

noun : a collection of nations or people ruled by one person or government

Empire State Building

noun : a skyscraper in New York City that was once the tallest building in the world

employee

noun : a person who works for wages or salary

employer

noun : a person or company that employs workers

empowerment

noun : the act of helping someone to gain control or power over his or her situation

enchilada

noun : a Mexican dish of meat rolled in a tortilla and covered with a chile sauce; the Spanish word for "seasoned with chile"

enclosure

noun : a barrier that surrounds and seals off an area

encounter

noun : an unexpected meeting, a conflict, or an experience

encouragement

noun : helpful support to do something

end table

noun : a small table, usually placed next to a chair or at the end of a couch

endeavor

noun : an earnest attempt or effort

endurance

noun : the ability to make it through suffering and strain

energy

noun : the power to do work, make a change, or move objects

energy source

noun : something that provides a supply of energy such as water, wind, sunlight, coal, or petroleum

engagement

noun : a battle between armed forces

engagement

noun : a job in the entertainment business that lasts for a short period of time

engineer

noun : a person who is responsible for the safe operation of a train

engineer

noun : a person who designs, builds, or repairs machines, buildings, bridges, or other structures

engineering

noun : the work of designing and building things using science and math

England

noun : a European country in the southern half of the island of Great Britain and a division of the United Kingdom

English

noun : the study of the English language and literature

English Channel

noun : the narrow strip of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the British Isles from mainland Europe

enormity

noun : the state of being very big, serious, or shocking

enterprise

noun : an important, bold, or sometimes dangerous undertaking

entertainment

noun : something that amuses, interests, or holds attention

enthusiasm

noun : excitement or devotion

entrance

noun : an opening or entryway to a place; the appearance of someone, such as a performer on stage

envelope

noun : a flat paper container that holds a letter and can be sealed

environment

noun : all of the conditions affecting an organism in a specific area, including plants, animals, water, soil, weather, landforms, and air

environment

noun : the natural world

environmentalist

noun : a person concerned with keeping Earth's ecosystems healthy

envy

noun : a feeling of jealousy about another person's qualities, belongings, or good luck

eon

noun : a very long period of time that can't be measured

epic

noun : a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroes

epicenter

noun : the point on the surface directly above where vibrations are centered in an earthquake

epidemic

noun : the rapid spread of a disease within a community

episode

noun : an event that is part of a larger event or a series of events

equal rights

noun : legal, social, and economic rights that guarantee freedom and equality for all citizens

equality

noun : the condition in which everyone has the same rights

equation

noun : a mathematical expression with an equal sign

equator

noun : an imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles

equilibrium

noun : a state of balance between opposing forces

equipment

noun : tools used in work or play

era

noun : a large division of time in Earth's history

Erik Weihenmayer

noun : blind mountain climber (1968-present)

erosion

noun : the gradual wearing away of rock or soil by water, wind, or ice

errand

noun : a short trip to get something done

error

noun : a mistake

eruption

noun : the sudden forcing of material from a volcano

escalator

noun : a motorized moving staircase

escapade

noun : a wild or foolish adventure or experience

Eskimo

noun : a member of a group of native people who live in the Arctic region

esophagus

noun : the muscle-lined tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach

essay

noun : a short piece of writing that contains the writer's ideas, feelings, and opinions on a particular subject

essence

noun : the quality or qualities that make something what it is

estate

noun : everything a person owns, especially when he or she dies

estuary

noun : the part of a river where fresh water mixes with the ocean's salt water

eternity

noun : time without beginning or end

Ethiopia

noun : a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa

ethnic group

noun : groups of people who share common traits, such as race, religion, language, or culture

etiquette

noun : the rules of polite behavior in a society or among members of a group

eulogy

noun : a speech honoring a person who has died

euro

noun : the unit of currency used by many of the countries of the European Union

Europe

noun : a continent in the northern hemisphere on the eastern side of the Atlantic Ocean and to the north of Africa

European

noun : of or relating to the continent of Europe

evacuation

noun : the removal of people from a place of danger

evaporation

noun : the change of water from a liquid state to a gaseous state due to an increase in temperature

event

noun : an important happening

evidence

noun : something that supports a theory or claim

evolution

noun : the process by which living things develop and differentiate over long periods of time

exaggeration

noun : the representation of something as bigger, better, or more extreme than it is

exam

noun : a test to determine progress, fitness, or knowledge

examiner

noun : a person who tests people's knowledge by asking them questions

example

noun : a person or thing that is meant to represent a group

excavator

noun : a large complex machine that removes dirt from the ground, either at a building site or to locate underground resources

exception

noun : a person or situation that is not covered in a rule or a general statement

excess

noun : more of something than is needed or allowed

exchange

noun : the act of giving something and receiving something in return; a trade

exchange student

noun : a student from one country who travels to another country to attend school as part of a program

excitement

noun : joy and enthusiasm

exclamation mark

noun : a mark of punctuation (!) used after a word or sentence to show surprise, anger, or another strong feeling

exclamatory sentence

noun : a sentence that shows strong feeling

excursion

noun : a short journey that is usually taken for pleasure; an outing

excuse

noun : an explanation given to justify or defend a fault or mistake

executive

noun : a person who is a senior manager in a business

executive assistant

noun : a person who does administrative work for the head of a company or a high-ranking manager

exercise

noun : physical activity done for the purpose of being fit and healthy

exercise

noun : something done to learn or develop a skill

exhaust

noun : the waste gases given off as part of a process

exhaustion

noun : extreme tiredness

exhibit

noun : a public display of one or more objects, such as at a museum

exhibition

noun : a public show of artwork or other things of interest

exhilaration

noun : a state of great happiness and excitement

existence

noun : the state of living or being

expanse

noun : a wide space or open area

expansion

noun : an increase in the size, amount, volume, or scope of something

expedition

noun : a journey or voyage; a group of people who go on a journey or voyage

expense

noun : the amount of money spent to pay for something

experience

noun : skill that is gained through training and practice

experience

noun : anything that has happened to a person

experiment

noun : a scientific test or trial

expert

noun : a person who has a lot of knowledge about a subject

explanation

noun : a statement or action that makes something clear and easy to understand

exploit

noun : a remarkable or heroic deed

exploration

noun : a journey through unfamiliar territory to learn more about it

explorer

noun : a person who visits and learns about new places

explosion

noun : a violent, destructive burst of energy

explosive

noun : a substance that can blow up with a sudden release of energy

exponent

noun : a symbol that is written above and to the right of a number to show how many times the number is to be multiplied by itself

export

noun : a product that is sent or sold from one country or region to another

exposition

noun : a large public event that demonstrates how people or things work

exposition

noun : the beginning part of a story or play that describes the setting and introduces the main characters

exposure

noun : the amount of light that falls on film in a camera or that a digital camera captures in an image

exposure

noun : unprotected contact with something harmful

expression

noun : a way of speaking, singing, or playing something that shows feeling

expression

noun : the act or result of using words, art, or another form to convey ideas or feelings

expression

noun : a look on someone’s face that shows feeling or emotion

expression

noun : a group of words used to communicate a thought, feeling, or idea

extension

noun : an extra amount of time granted to someone to finish a project

exterior

noun : the outer part of something

extinction

noun : the process by which an entire group of animals or plants dies out

extraterrestrial

noun : a being from outside Earth or its atmosphere

eye

noun : a calm area at the center of a storm

eyebrow

noun : a line of hairs on the ridge above one eye

eyelash

noun : one of a row of hairs growing on the edge of the eyelid

eyelid

noun : a fold of skin that can close to cover an eye

eyepiece

noun : the lens or lenses closest to the eyes in a telescope, microscope, or binoculars

eyeshade

noun : headgear that shields the eyes from bright light

eyespot

noun : a large spot on an animal that looks like the eye of a much larger animal

eyewall

noun : the wall of clouds and rain around the eye of a hurricane

eyewitness

noun : a person who has seen something happen, such as a crime or accident

 

earned run average

noun : a baseball statistic that reflects a pitcher's success rate

earth station

noun : a dish on Earth that receives signals from a satellite

earthworks

noun : structures made from piling up soil

East Africa

noun : a region in the eastern part of Africa made up of nineteen countries and territories

Easter Island

noun : an island in the South Pacific Ocean where statues of giant stone heads have been found

echinoderm

noun : an invertebrate animal with spiny or hard skin and a body with five branches

echolocation

noun : a way of locating objects by sending out a sound and measuring how long it takes to bounce back

ecological footprint

noun : a measure of the impact of the lifestyle of a person, city, company, or country (or all of humanity) on the environment

economic growth

noun : producing more goods and services at the present time than in the past

edema

noun : a condition in which fluid collects in organs or body tissues

effluent

noun : liquid waste that is a byproduct of a manufacturing process or that flows out of a treatment plant

Egyptologist

noun : an archaeologist or historian who studies ancient Egypt

Eiffel Tower

noun : an iron tower in Paris, France

El Niño

noun : an irregular weather pattern characterized by unusually warm temperatures in the Pacific Ocean

elector

noun : an elected state representative who is a member of the electoral college

Electoral College

noun : a group of people who cast the final votes in the election of president and vice president

electoral vote

noun : a vote cast in a presidential election by a member of the Electoral College

electric current

noun : the movement of electrons through matter

electric field

noun : an area around something where there is an electric charge

electrical energy

noun : energy that provides power to things that run on electricity

electrode

noun : a point through which electricity flows into or out of a device, such as a battery

electromagnet

noun : a magnet that can be turned on or off and is made by sending electricity through metal

electromagnetic radiation

noun : energy in the form of electromagnetic waves

electromagnetism

noun : a combined force of electricity and magnetism

electrum

noun : a natural metal made of a mixture of gold and silver

ellipse

noun : a regular oval shape

elliptical galaxy

noun : an oval-shaped galaxy

emancipation

noun : the act of being released from bondage; freedom

emancipator

noun : a person who sets others free

embalming hook

noun : a special tool for removing the brains from a body as part of preparing a mummy

embargo

noun : a law prohibiting trade of some or all goods with a foreign nation

emergent layer

noun : the topmost layer of vegetation in a forest, which contains the tallest trees

empathy

noun : the understanding of another person's feelings and experiences

emu

noun : a very large Australian bird related to an ostrich

encyclopedia

noun : a book or set of books containing nonfiction articles that are arranged in alphabetical order

endangered species

noun : a species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of becoming extinct

energy conservation

noun : the practice of using smaller amounts of energy

energy efficiency

noun : the practice of using less energy by using more energy-efficient technology

energy pyramid

noun : a diagram that shows how much energy is available at each level in a food chain

energy resource

noun : a supply of something that can be used by people to do work and to provide power

energy transfer

noun : a transfer, or movement, of energy from one form to another

English Civil War

noun : a series of conflicts in England in which the supporters of Parliament fought the supporters of the king (1642-1648)

enrichment

noun : something that provides stimulation for the senses

ensemble

noun : a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together

entrapment

noun : the state of being trapped and surrounded by fire

entrepreneur

noun : a person who starts and operates his or her own business

environmental disaster

noun : a sudden event caused by humans that results in great damage or loss of life

environmental issues

noun : concerns people have about the care of the natural environment

environmental satellite

noun : a satellite that monitors how Earth is changing

environmental science

noun : the branch of biology that deals with the relationship between organisms and their environment

environmentalism

noun : the philosophy of living in harmony with the environment and actively working to solve environmental problems

enzyme

noun : a protein in plants and animals that causes certain natural chemical reactions

epilogue

noun : a short section at the end of a piece of writing, often telling what finally happens to the characters

epiphyte

noun : a plant that grows on top of another plant instead of being rooted in soil

Eptesicus fuscus

noun : the scientific name for a type of bat called the big brown bat

equiangular triangle

noun : a triangle in which all three angles are equal

equilateral triangle

noun : a triangle that has three sides of equal length and three equal angles

erosional cave

noun : a cave formed by the action of wind and water slowly wearing away rock

escargot

noun : the French word for "snails"; cooked snails, served in France

ethanol

noun : fuel made from crops, such as corn and sugar cane

ethics

noun : moral principles that guide a person's behavior

ethnicity

noun : the state of belonging to a group of people with a common cultural heritage or nationality distinguished by customs, characteristics, language, and common history

etrog

noun : a large fruit similar to a lemon

euphemism

noun : an expression intended by the speaker to be less offensive, harsh, or troubling to the listener than the word or phrase it replaces

euphotic zone

noun : the top ocean zone, which contains almost all of the ocean's life

Euphrates River

noun : a river that runs through present-day Iraq; along with the Tigris River, one of the rivers along which the earliest known civilizations developed

everglade

noun : a marsh with tall grass that is mostly under water

Exchange Principle

noun : Edmond Locard's idea that with contact between two items, there is always an exchange of trace evidence

exchange rate

noun : the rate at which the currency of one country can be exchanged for the currency of another country

exhibition game

noun : a sporting event, the results of which do not count as part of the regular season

exile

noun : a person forced to leave his or her country of origin, either because conditions are horrible or because the government has sent the person away

exodus

noun : an act of moving away, usually by a large group

exoplanet

noun : a planet that exists outside our solar system

exoskeleton

noun : a hard external skeleton that covers the body of some invertebrates

exosphere

noun : the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere; the layer in which molecules can escape Earth's gravity

exotic species

noun : a species of plant or animal that is introduced into an area from a different region

expanded form

noun : a number written out as the sum of each placeholder

exposition

noun : a complete description and explanation of an idea

exterior angle

noun : an angle that faces the outside of a polygon