English to English Dictionary

Ethnic Segregation

The enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups within a society.

Ethnicity

The fact or state of belonging to a particular social group that has a common national or cultural tradition.

Etymologist

A person who studies the origin of words and their meanings.

Etymon

The original form of a word from which a later form is derived.

Euphony

The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words.

Euphoric

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Euphotic zone

The upper layer of a body of water where sufficient sunlight penetrates to allow photosynthesis to occur.

Eurydice

In Greek mythology, Eurydice is the wife of Orpheus, who is known for his tragic attempt to bring her back from the dead.

Evil-Dictator

A ruler who wields absolute power in a cruel and oppressive manner.

Evocation

The act of bringing a feeling, memory, or image into the mind.

Ex-library

Previously owned and circulated by a library, and subsequently withdrawn and sold to the public.

Exacerbate

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.