effrontery–Eh Vocabulary (E Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

effrontery

Social BehaviorC2

Meaning: Shameless boldness; audacity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He had the effrontery to ask for a raise after being late.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms:

impudence
audacity

Antonyms: modesty

effulgent

NatureC2

Meaning: Shining brightly; radiant.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The effulgent sun lit up the entire sky.

Category: Nature › Light

Synonyms:

radiant
brilliant

Antonyms: dim

effusion

GeneralC2

Meaning: An instance of giving off something, such as a liquid or emotion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The effusion of joy was evident at the celebration.

Category: General

Synonyms:

outpouring
spillage

effusive

CommunicationC1

Meaning: Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She was effusive in her praise for the team.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

enthusiastic
gushing

Antonyms: reserved

E-fit

LawC2

Meaning: A computer-generated image of a person, often used in police investigations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The police released an E-fit of the suspect.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

composite image
facial reconstruction

EFL

EducationB1

Meaning: English as a Foreign Language.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She teaches EFL to students from various countries.

Category: Education › Language Learning

Synonyms:

ESL
English language teaching

e-friend

TechnologyB2

Meaning: A friend made through the internet.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I met my e-friend in an online gaming community.

Category: Technology › Social Media

Synonyms:

online friend
virtual friend

eg

LanguageB2

Meaning: For example; used to introduce examples.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: You can use many fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.

Category: Language › Grammar

egalitarian

PoliticsC1

Meaning: Believing in the principle that all people are equal.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They advocate for an egalitarian society.

Category: Politics › Social Justice

Synonyms:

equal
fair

Antonyms: inegalitarian

egalitarianism

PoliticsC2

Meaning: The belief in human equality, especially regarding social, political, and economic rights.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Egalitarianism is a core principle of democracy.

Category: Politics › Social Justice

Synonyms:

equality
fairness

Antonyms: inequality

egg

FoodA1

Meaning: The oval or round object laid by female birds, reptiles, and some mammals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She cooked an egg for breakfast.

Category: Food

Meaning 2:

A common food item
often used in cooking.

Example: He likes to eat eggs with toast.

Synonyms:

ovum
yolk

egg and spoon race

SportsA2

Meaning: A game in which players balance an egg on a spoon while racing to a finish line.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children enjoyed the egg and spoon race at the picnic.

Category: Sports › Games

Synonyms: race game

egg cup

FoodA2

Meaning: A small cup used to hold a boiled egg upright.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He placed the egg in the egg cup.

Category: Food

Synonyms: egg holder

egg head

EducationB2

Meaning: A person who is very academic or intellectual.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He’s such an egg head; he loves reading and studying.

Category: Education › Academics

Synonyms:

intellectual
brainiac

Antonyms: dunce

egg on

Social BehaviorB2

Meaning: To encourage someone to do something, often something unwise.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He was egged on by his friends to take the dare.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms:

encourage
urge

Antonyms: discourage

egg roll

FoodA2

Meaning: A Chinese dish consisting of a rolled pastry filled with vegetables and sometimes meat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We ordered egg rolls as an appetizer.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: spring roll

egg timer

FoodA2

Meaning: A device used to measure the time for boiling eggs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She set the egg timer for six minutes.

Category: Food › Cooking Tools

Synonyms: timer

egg whisk

FoodA2

Meaning: A kitchen tool used for beating eggs or mixing ingredients.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used an egg whisk to make the batter.

Category: Food › Cooking Tools

Synonyms:

whisk
beater

eggnog

FoodB2

Meaning: A rich, creamy drink made with eggs, milk, and sugar, often served during the holidays.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed a glass of eggnog at the party.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: holiday drink

eggplant

FoodA2

Meaning: A purple vegetable also known as aubergine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a delicious eggplant dish for dinner.

Category: Food

Synonyms: aubergine

eggs Benedict

FoodB2

Meaning: A dish consisting of poached eggs and Canadian bacon on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered eggs Benedict for brunch.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: brunch dish

eggshell

FoodA2

Meaning: The hard outer covering of an egg.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Be careful not to break the eggshell.

Category: Food

Synonyms: shell

eglantine

NatureC2

Meaning: A type of wild rose with thorny stems.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The eglantine bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: wild rose

ego

PsychologyB2

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

Part of speech: noun

Example: His ego was boosted by the compliment.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

self
identity

Antonyms: selflessness

ego surfing

TechnologyC2

Meaning: Searching for one's own name or information on the internet.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She enjoys ego surfing to see what people are saying about her.

Category: Technology › Internet

Synonyms:

self-searching
self-googling

ego trip

PsychologyC2

Meaning: An experience or activity that boosts one's self-esteem or ego.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Winning the award was an ego trip for him.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

self-indulgence
narcissism

egocentric

PsychologyC1

Meaning: Thinking only of oneself; self-centered.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His egocentric attitude made it hard for him to make friends.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

selfish
narcissistic

Antonyms: altruistic

egoism

PhilosophyC2

Meaning: An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Egoism can lead to a lack of concern for others.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

self-interest
narcissism

Antonyms: altruism

egoist

PsychologyC2

Meaning: A person who is excessively concerned with their own interests.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is an egoist who rarely considers others' feelings.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

selfish person
narcissist

Antonyms: altruist

egoistic

PsychologyC2

Meaning: Characterized by self-interest.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His egoistic behavior alienated his friends.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

self-centered
self-serving

Antonyms: altruistic

egoistically

PsychologyC2

Meaning: In a manner that is self-centered or self-serving.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He acted egoistically, ignoring others' needs.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms: selfishly

egomaniac

PsychologyC2

Meaning: A person who is obsessively egotistical or self-centered.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His egomaniac tendencies made it hard for him to maintain relationships.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

narcissist
self-absorbed person

egomaniacally

PsychologyC2

Meaning: In an excessively self-centered manner.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He spoke egomaniacally, focusing only on his achievements.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms: selfishly

egregious

GeneralC2

Meaning: Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The egregious error cost the company a lot of money.

Category: General

Synonyms:

outrageous
shocking

Antonyms: commendable

egress

GeneralC2

Meaning: The act of going out or leaving a place.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The emergency egress was clearly marked.

Category: General

Synonyms:

exit
way out

Antonyms: ingress

egret

NatureB2

Meaning: A type of heron with long legs and neck, often white.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The egret stood gracefully by the water.

Category: Nature › Birds

Synonyms: heron

Egyptian

CultureB2

Meaning: Relating to Egypt or its people.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Egyptian pyramids are a wonder of the world.

Category: Culture › History

Synonyms: Nile Valley

Egyptologist

EducationC2

Meaning: A person who studies ancient Egypt.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Egyptologist discovered new artifacts.

Category: Education › History

Synonyms:

archaeologist
historian

Egyptology

EducationC2

Meaning: The study of ancient Egyptian history and culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is pursuing a degree in Egyptology.

Category: Education › History

Synonyms: Egyptian studies

Eh

LanguageA2

Meaning: Used to express inquiry or to seek agreement.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: It's a nice day, eh?

Category: Language › Expressions

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