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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.

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