English to English Dictionary

drama

A play for theatre, television, or radio; or an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events.

drastic

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.

drilling-fluid

A fluid used in oil and gas well drilling to cool and lubricate the drill bit, carry cuttings to the surface, and maintain wellbore pressure.

dusk

The darker stage of twilight, especially that occurring just after sunset.

eagerness

Enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness.

ebullient

Overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; bubbling up like boiling water.

effusive

Expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

elderly

Old or ageing; past middle age.

electromagnetism

The branch of physics concerned with the electromagnetic force that occurs between electrically charged particles.

elution

The process of extracting a substance that is bound to another by washing it with a solvent, especially in chromatography.

embankment

A wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river flooding an area or to support a road or railway.

emergence

The process of coming into view or becoming exposed or important.