ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsE
ISEE & SSAT vocabulary words starting with E
90 words from the 1,500-word ISEE and SSAT deck, each with its meaning. Open a word for example sentences, synonyms and antonyms.
- eager adjective — excited and ready to do something
- earnest adjective — showing sincere and serious intention or feeling
- ebb verb — to recede or decline (of tide, strength, feeling)
- ebullient adjective — cheerful and full of energy
- eccentric adjective — unconventional and slightly strange
- eclectic adjective — deriving ideas or style from a broad range of sources
- edifice noun — a large, impressive building
- efface verb — to erase, remove, or make less noticeable
- effect noun — a result or change caused by something
- effective adjective — producing the intended result; successful
- effusive adjective — expressing praise or emotion in an unrestrained way
- egregious adjective — outstandingly bad; shocking
- elated adjective — extremely happy and excited
- elation noun — a feeling of great happiness and excitement
- eloquent adjective — fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
- elucidate verb — to make clear; to explain
- elude verb — to escape from or avoid
- elusive adjective — difficult to find, catch, or achieve
- emancipate verb — to free from control, restraint, or oppression
- embargo noun — an official ban on trade with a particular country
- embarrassed adjective — feeling awkward or foolish in front of other people
- embellish verb — to make more attractive by adding details, sometimes exaggerated ones
- embezzle verb — to steal money placed in one's trust or care
- emphasize verb — to give special attention or importance to something
- empower verb — to give someone the authority or confidence to do something
- emulate verb — to imitate, especially with the aim of equaling or surpassing
- enable verb — to give someone the means, authority, or opportunity to do something
- encroach verb — to intrude gradually on another's territory, rights, or space
- encumber verb — to weigh down; to burden
- endeavor verb — to try hard to achieve or complete something
- enervate verb — to weaken or drain of energy
- enfeeble verb — to make weak or less effective
- engender verb — to give rise to or bring about a feeling or condition
- enhance verb — to improve or make better
- enigma noun — something puzzling or mysterious
- enmity noun — the state of being an enemy; deep hatred
- enormous adjective — much larger than usual
- enthusiastic adjective — showing intense excitement or eager interest in something
- entire adjective — including every part
- entreat verb — to ask someone earnestly or desperately
- entrenched adjective — firmly established and difficult to change
- ephemeral adjective — lasting for a very short time
- epistolary adjective — relating to letters or a story told through letters
- epitome noun — a perfect example of a particular quality
- equable adjective — calm and even-tempered, with few sudden changes
- equanimity noun — calmness and composure, especially under stress
- equity noun — fairness and impartiality in treatment
- equivocal adjective — open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
- equivocate verb — to speak vaguely or evasively, often to avoid commitment
- eradicate verb — to eliminate something completely, especially something undesirable
- erode verb — to gradually wear away or destroy something
- erratic adjective — not consistent or predictable; irregular
- erudite adjective — having or showing great knowledge gained from study
- erupt verb — to burst out suddenly and violently
- eschew verb — to deliberately avoid or shun
- escort verb — to go with someone and guide them to a place
- esoteric adjective — understood by only a small group
- establish verb — to set up or prove firmly
- eulogy noun — speech praising someone, often given after their death
- euphemism noun — a mild or indirect word used in place of a harsh or blunt one
- euphoria noun — a feeling of intense happiness and excitement
- evanescent adjective — lasting only a short time before fading away
- eventually adverb — in the end after some time
- evict verb — to legally remove someone from a property they occupy
- evidence noun — facts or signs that help show whether something is true
- evoke verb — to bring a feeling or memory to mind
- evolve verb — to develop or change gradually over time
- exacerbate verb — to make a problem worse
- exaggerated adjective — made to seem larger, better, or worse than it really is
- exalt verb — to praise highly; to elevate in rank or esteem
- examine verb — to look at something closely
- exclaim verb — to say something suddenly with strong feeling
- exclusive adjective — limited to a particular person or group; not shared
- excursion noun — a short trip taken for fun or learning
- exemplary adjective — serving as a desirable model; very good
- exhaustive adjective — thorough and complete, covering every detail
- exodus noun — a mass departure of people, especially from a place they once called home
- exorbitant adjective — much higher than reasonable
- exoskeleton noun — hard external structure that supports and protects an animal's body
- exotic adjective — unusual or foreign in a striking, fascinating way
- expediency noun — practical advantage or convenience, sometimes at the expense of principle
- expiate verb — to make amends for wrongdoing
- explicit adjective — clearly and directly stated
- export verb — to send goods or products to another country for sale
- extol verb — to praise enthusiastically
- extract verb — to remove or take something out, often with effort
- extricate verb — to free from a trap, difficulty, or entanglement
- extrinsic adjective — coming from outside rather than belonging naturally to something
- exuberant adjective — full of energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits
- exult verb — to show great joy or triumphant delight