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Princeton University - WordNet - a lexical database for the English language Category: General Date & country: 27/01/2008, USA Words: 85192

esophagus
oesophagus noun the passage between the pharynx and the stomach

esoteric
adjective confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; `a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories`

esoterica
noun secrets known only to an initiated minority

Esox
genus Esox noun type and only genus of the family Esocidae

espadrille
noun a sandal with a sole made of rope or rubber and a cloth upper part

espalier
noun a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat

espanole
sauce espanole noun brown sauce with tomatoes and a caramelized mixture of minced carrots and onions and celery seasoned with Madeira

especial(a)
exceptional adjective surpassing what is common or usual or expected; `he paid especial attention to her`; `exceptional kindness`; `a matter of particular and unusual importance`; `a special occasion`; `a special reason to confide in her`; `what`s so special about the year 2000?`

Esperantido
noun an artificial language based on Esperanto and Ido

Esperanto
noun an artificial language based as far as possible on words common to all the European languages

espionage
noun the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets

espionage agent
noun someone employed to spy on another country or business competitor

espionage network
noun a network of spies

esplanade
noun a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

Espoo
noun a city in southern Finland

espouse
embrace verb take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one`s own; `She embraced Catholicism`; `They adopted the Jewish faith`

espresso
noun strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans

espresso maker
noun a coffee maker that forces live steam under pressure through dark roasted coffee grounds

espresso shop
noun a cafe where espresso is served

esprit
noun liveliness of mind or spirit

esprit de corps
morale noun the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed

esprit de l`escalier
noun a witty remark that occurs to you too late

Esq
noun a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

esquire
noun (Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

Esquire
noun a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

essay
noun a tentative attempt

essayist
litterateur noun a writer of literary works

Esselen
noun the Hokan language spoken by the Esselen

Essen
noun a city in western Germany; industrial center of the Ruhr

essence
noun any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

Essene
adjective said of or relating to the Essenes

essential
indispensable adjective absolutely necessary; vitally necessary; `essential tools and materials`; `funds essential to the completion of the project`; `an indispensable worker`

essential amino acid
noun an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet

essential condition
sine qua non noun a prerequisite

essential hypertension
hyperpiesia noun persistent and pathological high blood pressure for which no specific cause can be found

essential oil
volatile oil noun an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings

essential thrombocytopenia
noun the primary form of thrombocytopenia (rather than a shortage of platelets caused by with other conditions such as tuberculosis or chemical suppression of bone marrow etc.)

essential tremor
noun tremor of unknown cause (usually of the hands and head) that develops in older people; often mistaken for Parkinsonism but is not life-threatening and can usually be kept under control

essentiality
essentialness noun basic importance

Essex
noun a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

establish
set up 2 found verb set up or found; `She set up a literacy program`

establish
ground verb use as a basis for; found on; `base a claim on some observation`

established
constituted adjective brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; `the established social order`; `distrust the constituted authority`; `a team established as a member of a major league`; `enjoyed his prestige as an established writer`; `an established precedent`; `the established Church`

established church
noun the church that is recognized as the official church of a nation

establishment
validation noun the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

establishmentarianism
establishmentism noun the doctrine of supporting the social or political establishment

estaminet
noun a small (and usually shabby) cafe selling wine and beer and coffee

estate
estate of the realm noun a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights

estate
landed estate noun extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; `the family owned a large estate on Long Island`

Estates General
noun assembly of the estates of all France; last meeting in 1789

estazolam
ProSom noun a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom)

esteem
regard noun the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); `it is held in esteem`; `a man who has earned high regard`

esteem
noun an attitude of admiration or esteem; `she lost all respect for him`

esteemed
honored adjective having an illustrious reputation; respected; `our esteemed leader`; `a prestigious author`

ester
noun formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water

esterify
verb change (a compound) into an ester

Esther
Book of Esther noun an Old Testament book telling of a beautiful Jewess who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre

Esther Morris
Esther Hobart McQuigg Slack Morris noun United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

esthete
aesthete noun one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature

esthetician
aesthetician noun a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty

estimable
good adjective deserving of esteem and respect; `all respectable companies give guarantees`; `ruined the family`s good name`

estimate
estimation noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; `an estimate of what it would cost`; `a rough idea how long it would take`

estimate
estimation noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

estimated tax
noun income tax paid periodically on income that is not subject to withholding taxes; based on the taxpayer`s predicted tax liability

estivate
aestivate verb sleep during summer; `certain animals estivate`

estivation
aestivation noun (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens

Estonia
Esthonia noun a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea

Estonian
adjective of or pertaining to Estonia or the people or culture of Estonia

Estonian monetary unit
noun monetary unit in Estonia

estoppel
noun a rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled

estradiol
oestradiol noun the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer

estradiol patch
noun a transdermal patch that allows estradiol to be absorbed into the blood stream; used in treating estrogen deficiency and in hormone replacement therapy

estrange
alienate verb arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness; `She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious`

estranging
adjective making one feel out of place or alienated; `the landscape was estranging`

Estrilda
genus Estrilda noun avadavats

estriol
oestriol noun a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency

estrogen
oestrogen noun a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics

estrogen antagonist
tamoxifen noun an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer

estrogenic
adjective relating to or caused by estrogen

estrone
oestrone noun a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency

estrous
adjective (of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat; `the estrous state`; `the estrous cycle`

estrus
oestrus noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

estuarine
estuarial adjective of or relating to or found in estuaries

estuary
noun the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix

et al
adverb and elsewhere (used when referring to other occurrences in a text)

et al.
et al adverb and others (used as an abbreviation of `et alii` (masculine plural) or `et aliae` (feminine plural) or `et alia` (neutral plural) when referring to a number of people); `the data reported by Smith et al.`

et al.
adverb and elsewhere (used when referring to other occurrences in a text)

et alibi
adverb and elsewhere (used when referring to other occurrences in a text)

eta
noun the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet

etagere
noun a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments

etamine
etamin noun a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.

etanercept
Enbrel noun a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

etcetera
noun additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same; `his report was full of etceteras`

etch
verb make an etching of

etcher
noun someone who etches

etching
noun an etched plate made with the use of acid

eternal life
life eternal noun life without beginning or end

eternal rest
sleep 1 eternal sleep noun euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb); `she was laid to rest beside her husband`; `they had to put their family pet to sleep`

eternity
timelessness noun a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife

eternize
verb cause to continue indefinitely