SAT word list 17

encumber(v)

to burden; to slow down

endearment(n)

affection

endemic(adj)

native to particular region

enervate(v)

to exhaust

engender(v)

to produce

engross(v)

to hold complete attention of someone

enigma(n); enigmatic(adj)

something hard to explain; riddle

ennui(n)

boredom

enrapture(v)

to delight

ensconce(v)

to shelter; to conceal

enmity(n)

animus; grudge

entail(v)

to require

enterprising(adj)

full of initiative

enthrall(v)

to grab attention; to engross

entomology(n)

branch of zoology that deals with insects

entreat(v)

to beseech; to beg emotionally

enumerate(n)

to itemize

epicure(n); epicurean(adj)

one who appreciated fine food and wine

epistolary(adj)

relating to letters

epithet(n)

slanders; nicknames

equable(adj); equanimity(n)

lack of change; calm

equestrian(adj)

related to horseback riding

equine(adj)

resembling a horse

equivocal(adj)

ambiguous

equivocate(v)

to lie; to mislead

erotic(adj)

pertaining to passionate love

erroneous(adj)

full of errors

erudite(adj)

having knowledge gained by studying

escapade(n)

exciting and foolish adventure; side quest

eschew(v)

to avoid something because its not right

esoteric(adj)

only taught or understood by a special group

espouse(v)

to support and take up

estranged(adj)

having former closeness and affection

ethos(n)

distinguishing traits of a group

etymology(n)

study of word parts