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eccentric
unconventional or odd in behavior or style.
edifice
a large, impressive building.
effervescent
bubbly or lively in personality or appearance.
egalitarian
promoting equal rights and opportunities for all.
egocentric
self-centered; viewing everything in relation to oneself.
elicit
draw out or provoke a response or reaction.
elixir
a supposed magical or medicinal cure-all.
emaciated
abnormally thin and wasted from hunger or disease.
emancipate
free someone from legal, social, or political restrictions.
emasculate
weaken or deprive of strength, power, or vigor.
embezzle
steal money entrusted to one's care.
embroil
involve someone deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
emigrate
leave one's country to live in another.
endemic
regularly found among particular people or in a certain place.
engross
absorb all the attention or interest of.
enigma
a mysterious or puzzling person or thing.
fabrication
a falsehood or something that has been made up.
facade
the front of a building or a deceptive outward appearance.
facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
facsimile
an exact copy or reproduction.
faction
a small, organized dissenting group within a larger group.
fatalist
someone who believes events are fixed and humans cannot change them.
fathom
understand something deeply after thought.
flippant
not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical.
fibrous
composed of or containing fibers; stringy and tough.
fervor
intense and passionate feeling.
fidelity
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief; loyalty.
filibuster
a long speech used to delay legislative action.
finagle
obtain something by cleverness, trickery, or manipulation.
fleece
swindle or cheat someone out of money or valuables.
gaffe
an embarrassing mistake or social blunder.
galore
in abundance; plentiful.
gaudy
extravagantly bright or showy, often tastelessly so.
gaunt
extremely thin and bony, often from suffering or age.
genesis
the origin or beginning of something.
genial
friendly and pleasant.
genocide
the deliberate killing of a large group, especially of a particular ethnic group.
gesticulate
make gestures, especially dramatic ones, to emphasize speech.
glib
fluent but insincere or shallow.
glutton
a person who eats or consumes too much.
grisly
causing horror or disgust; gruesome.
grovel
act in an excessively humble or servile way to gain favor.
guild
an association of people for mutual aid or shared professional interests.
gratuity
a tip or small payment given for a service.
gregarious
fond of company; sociable.
guru
an expert or trusted teacher, especially in a particular field.
guttural
(of a sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.
hackneyed
unoriginal from overuse.
haphazard
disorganized or lacking clear order.
harangue
a loud, aggressive, critical speech.
harbinger
a sign indicating something is about to happen.
harried
stressed due to constant demands.
haughty
arrogantly superior or disdainful.
havoc
widespread chaos or destruction.
heed
to pay close attention.
heirloom
an item passed down through generations.
heresy
a belief that contradicts accepted doctrine.
hiatus
a break or pause in activity.
hibachi
a small tabletop grill.
hierarchy
a ranked system of authority or status.
homeopathy
alternative medicine using highly diluted substances.
homogeneous
made up of similar or identical parts.