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Enigma
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/ · noun
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Ephemeral
/ɪˈfɛm(ə)rəl/ · adjective
Lasting for a very short time; transitory or short-lived.
Epitome
/ɪˈpɪtəmi/ · noun
A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
Equanimity
/ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪti/ · noun
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations.
Equivocal
/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ · adjective
Open to more than one interpretation; intentionally vague or ambiguous.
Erratic
/ɪˈrætɪk/ · adjective
Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable and inconsistent.
Erstwhile
/ˈɜːstwaɪl/ · adjective/adverb
Former; in the past (adjective); formerly (adverb, archaic or literary).
Esoteric
/ˌiːsəˈtɛrɪk/ · adjective
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
Euphemism
/ˈjuːfɪmɪzəm/ · noun
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered harsh or blunt.
Exacerbate
/ɪɡˈzæsə(r)beɪt/ · verb
To make a problem, situation, or negative feeling worse.
Exculpate
/ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/ · verb
To clear from blame, fault, or guilt.
Facilitate
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ · verb
To make a process easier or more likely to happen; to help bring about.
Fastidious
/fæˈstɪdiəs/ · adjective
Very attentive to detail and accuracy; hard to please; overly concerned with cleanliness or order.
Fledgling
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ · noun/adjective
A young bird that has just fledged; a person or organization that is new and inexperienced.
Galvanize
/ˈɡælvənaɪz/ · verb
To shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with zinc to prevent rust.
Gregarious
/ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/ · adjective
Fond of company; sociable and outgoing.
Herald
/ˈhɛrəld/ · verb/noun
To announce or signal the approach of something; a person or thing that announces or foreshadows.
Hyperbole
/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/ · noun
Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, rather than as a literal statement.
Iconoclast
/aɪˈkɒnəklæst/ · noun
A person who attacks or rejects cherished beliefs, institutions, or conventions.
Immutable
/ɪˈmjuːtəbl/ · adjective
Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
Impetuous
/ɪmˈpɛtjʊəs/ · adjective
Acting quickly without thought or care; impulsive and rash.