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verb

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Other / Entice

audio

entice - To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

Evan wasn't supposed to eat the donut, but Dennis enticed him by waving one in front of his face.

verb

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Other / Slow

audio

ebb - For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.

Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

audio

exquisite - Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

Patty carefully knelt down to get a closer look at the exquisite rose, afraid that touching it would tear it.

verb

See noun

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Good / Friendly

Url audio

escort - To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy.

The security guards escorted the defendant safely out of the courtroom.

noun

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Other / Inward

Url audio

ego - A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.

verb

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Bad / Small

audio

eke - To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty

Throughout the third world, many people can barely eke out a living from their small plot of land.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

audio

eerie - Strange and frightening

The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.

adjective

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Good / Good

audio

enchanted - A place that fills with delight.

Bill and Liz always had such a wonderful time going to the Music Lounge restaurant, that they felt it was almost enchanted.

verb

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Good / Brave

Url audio

embolden - To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

Her teacher's praise emboldened her to speak up in class.

verb

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Good / Big

Url audio

enhance - To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.

noun

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Good / Exciting

Url audio

enthusiasm - A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion.

After work, the employees got together and shared their enthusaism for the job they loved.

noun

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Bad / Strange

Url audio

eyesore - Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at.

That abandoned building has become a real eyesore in the neighborhood.