Part 28

~Endeavor~, _v. n._ Try, attempt, essay, labor, strive, aim, make an effort, make an attempt.

~Endemic~, _a._ (_Med._) Of a particular district.

~Endemical~, _a._ (_Med._) Of a particular district.

~Endemic~, _n._ (_Med._) Endemical disease.

~Endless~, _a._ ~1.~ Interminable, illimitable, unlimited, boundless, immeasurable, infinite.

~2.~ Eternal, everlasting, perpetual, incessant, continual, uninterrupted.

~3.~ Immortal, undying, deathless, ever-living, never-dying, imperishable.

~4.~ Objectless, without purpose or design.

~Endorse~, _v. a._ [Written also _Indorse_.] ~1.~ Superscribe, write on the back of.

~2.~ Sanction, warrant, confirm, ratify, vouch for.

~Endow~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Furnish with a dowry, settle a dower upon.

~2.~ Furnish with a fund, supply with means.

~3.~ Enrich, endue, indue, invest.

~Endowment~, _n._ ~1.~ Gift, grant, bequest, boon, largess, bounty, present.

~2.~ Property, fund, revenue.

~3.~ Talent, faculty, quality, power, ability, capacity, capability, aptitude, parts, genius, qualification.

~Endue~, _v. a._ [Written also _Indue_.] Supply, invest, clothe, endow, enrich.

~Endurable~, _a._ Tolerable.

~Endurance~, _n._ ~1.~ Bearing, suffering, sufferance.

~2.~ Patience, fortitude.

~3.~ [_Rare._] Continuance, continuation, lastingness.

~Endure~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Bear, sustain, support.

~2.~ Suffer, undergo, experience, go through.

~3.~ Brook, tolerate, abide, submit to, put up with, bear with, take patiently or easily.

~Endure~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Remain, continue, last, abide, be permanent, be durable.

~2.~ Bear, suffer, submit, resign one's self, be patient, take it patiently, take it easily or quietly, not fret about it.

~Enema~, _n._ (_Med._) Clyster, glyster, injection, lavement.

~Enemy~, _n._ ~1.~ Foe, adversary.

~2.~ Opponent, antagonist.

~3.~ [With _The_ prefixed.] DEVIL, Satan, arch-fiend.

~Energetic~, _a._ Vigorous, active, forcible, powerful, strong, effective, efficacious, potent.

~Energize~, _v. i._ Act with vigor, act forcibly.

~Energize~, _v. a._ Give energy to, give force to, excite to action.

~Energy~, _n._ ~1.~ Force, power, might, efficacy, potency, efficiency, strength, activity, intensity.

~2.~ Spirit, spiritedness, animation, life, vigor, manliness, zeal, pluck, bottom, animal spirits.

~Enervate~, _v. a._ Unnerve, weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, paralyze, break, deprive of force or strength, render feeble.

~Enfeeble~, _v. a._ Weaken, unnerve, ENERVATE.

~Enfilade~, _v. a._ (_Mil._) Rake with shot.

~Enforce~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Give force to, urge with energy, set forth strongly, impress on the mind.

~2.~ Put in execution, put in force.

~3.~ Constrain, compel, oblige, force, require.

~Enforcement~, _n._ ~1.~ Inculcation.

~2.~ Sanction.

~3.~ Execution, putting in force.

~4.~ Constraint, compulsion.

~Enfranchise~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Admit as a freeman, endow with a franchise.

~2.~ Free, emancipate, release, set free, make free, restore to liberty.

~Engage~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Pledge, commit, promise, bind, put under pledge.

~2.~ Enlist, induce to serve.

~3.~ Gain, win, attach, attract, allure, entertain, draw, fix, arrest, gain over.

~4.~ Occupy, employ, busy, engross.

~5.~ Attack, encounter, fight with, join battle with.

~Engage~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Fight, combat, contend, struggle, contest, join battle.

~2.~ Embark, enlist, take the first step.

~3.~ Promise, agree, stipulate, bargain, undertake, pledge one's word, plight one's word, pass one's word, pledge one's self, become bound, be sworn, take upon one's self.

~Engagement~, _n._ ~1.~ Promise, stipulation, assurance, contract, pledge, obligation.

~2.~ Employment, occupation, business, AVOCATION, calling, vocation.

~3.~ Battle, conflict, combat, contest, action, fight, encounter, rencounter.

~Engaging~, _a._ Attractive, winning, entertaining, pleasing, interesting, captivating, charming, taking.

~Engender~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Generate, beget, procreate, breed.

~2.~ Produce, cause, occasion, give rise to, call forth.

~Engine~, _n._ ~1.~ Machine.

~2.~ Implement, instrument, weapon, agent, means.

~Enginery~, _n._ Engines, machines.

~Engird~, _v. a._ Surround, environ, gird, begird, encircle, encompass.

~English~, _n._ ~1.~ English people.

~2.~ English language.

~Engorge~, _v. a._ Gorge, devour, swallow up, swallow eagerly, gulp down.

~Engorge~, _v. n._ Devour food, feed greedily, be gluttonous.

~Engorgement~, _n._ ~1.~ Engorging.

~2.~ (_Med._) Congestion, obstruction, over-fulness.

~Engrain~, _v. a._ Dye in the grain, dye deep.

~Engrave~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Mark by incisions, cut, chisel, carve, STIPPLE.

~2.~ Imprint, infix, impress deeply.

~Engraving~, _n._ ~1.~ Engraved plate.

~2.~ Print.

~Engross~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Absorb, engage, occupy, take up.

~2.~ Monopolize, forestall.

~3.~ Copy in large hand, write out fair.

~Engrossment~, _n._ ~1.~ Absorption, monopoly, forestalling.

~2.~ Engrossed copy.

~Engulf~, _v. a._ [Written also _Ingulf_.] Absorb, swallow up.

~Enhance~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Raise (_as price_), advance, heighten, swell.

~2.~ Increase, augment, aggravate.

~Enhearten~, _v. a._ Encourage, embolden, animate, hearten, inspirit, cheer, incite, stimulate, assure, reassure, comfort, console, buoy up.

~Enigma~, _n._ Riddle, puzzle, dark saying, obscure question.

~Enigmatic~, _a._ Obscure, mysterious, mystic, mystical, dark, occult, recondite, ambiguous, hidden, unintelligible, incomprehensible, puzzling, perplexing.

~Enigmatical~, _a._ Obscure, mysterious, mystic, mystical, dark, occult, recondite, ambiguous, hidden, unintelligible, incomprehensible, puzzling, perplexing.

~Enjoin~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Urge, admonish, advise, importune, beg, entreat.

~2.~ Order, direct, bid, command, require, prescribe to.

~3.~ (_Law._) Prohibit, restrain, put an injunction on.

~Enjoy~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Take pleasure in, be delighted with, take delight in, derive pleasure from.

~2.~ Have fruition of.

~Enjoyment~, _n._ ~1.~ Pleasure, gratification, delight, happiness.

~2.~ Fruition, satisfactory possession.

~Enjoy one's self~, Be happy.

~Enkindle~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Inflame, ignite, kindle, set on fire.

~2.~ Incite, excite, rouse, stimulate, instigate, provoke, stir up, set on.

~Enlarge~, _v. a._ Increase, augment, extend, expand, magnify, amplify, make larger, make greater.

~Enlarge~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Expatiate, dilate, descant, speak at length, launch out.

~2.~ Increase, swell, grow, extend, expand, grow larger.

~Enlargement~, _n._ ~1.~ Expansion, dilatation, extension, augmentation, increase.

~2.~ Expatiation, copious discourse, extended remark.

~Enlighten~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Illuminate, illume, illumine, irradiate, make light, make luminous, supply with light.

~2.~ Instruct, inform, teach.

~Enlightened~, _a._ Instructed, informed, educated, intelligent, refined, highly civilized.

~Enlightenment~, _n._ Instruction, illumination.

~Enlist~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Enroll, register, record, list.

~2.~ Engage, induce to serve, secure the assistance of.

~Enlist~, _v. n._ ~1.~ List, enroll one's self.

~2.~ Embark, engage, pledge one's assistance.

~Enlistment~, _n._ Enrolment.

~Enliven~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Quicken, animate, wake, rouse, invigorate, give life to.

~2.~ Inspire, inspirit, exhilarate, cheer, delight, gladden.

~En masse~, [Fr.] Altogether, in a mass, in a body.

~Enmity~, _n._ Animosity, hatred, hate, hostility, malignity, malice, aversion, malevolence, rancor, bitterness, ill-will.

~Ennoble~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Raise to nobility, raise to the peerage.

~2.~ Exalt, dignify, elevate, raise, aggrandize.

~Ennui~, _n._ [Fr.] Listlessness (_for want of occupation_), languor, tedium, lassitude, wearisomeness, tiresomeness, irksomeness.

~Enormity~, _n._ ~1.~ Atrociousness, depravity, atrocity, flagitiousness, wickedness.

~2.~ Atrocious crime, flagitious villany.

~Enormous~, _a._ ~1.~ [_Rare._] Inordinate, irregular, abnormal, exceptional.

~2.~ Huge, monstrous, immense, vast, gigantic, colossal, prodigious, Cyclopean, Herculean, elephantine, very large.

~3.~ Flagitious, very wicked.

~Enough~, _n._ Sufficiency, plenty, QUANTUM SUFFICIT.

~Enough~, _a._ SUFFICIENT (_to satisfy desire_).

~Enough~, _ad._ Sufficiently, satisfactorily, to satisfaction.

~Enounce~, _v. a._ [_Rare._] ~1.~ Declare, enunciate, announce, publish, proclaim, promulgate, state, propound, make known.

~2.~ Articulate, utter, pronounce.

~En passant~, [Fr.] In passing, by the way, by the by.

~Enquire~, _v. a._ [Written also and usually _Inquire_.] Ask about.

~Enquire~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Ask, question, seek information (_by questioning_), make inquiry.

~2.~ Make investigation, make examination.

~Enrage~, _v. a._ Irritate, exasperate, incense, madden, infuriate, provoke, inflame, chafe, AGGRAVATE, anger, make furious, excite to rage.

~Enrapture~, _v. a._ Enchant, charm, fascinate, captivate, entrance, enravish, transport, beatify, make happy.

~Enravish~, _v. a._ Enchant, ENRAPTURE.

~Enravishment~, _n._ Rapture, ecstasy, transport, ravishment.

~Enrich~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Endow, make rich, make wealthy.

~2.~ Fertilize, make productive.

~3.~ Store, supply abundantly.

~4.~ Adorn, decorate, deck, ornament, embellish.

~Enrobe~, _v. a._ Dress, clothe, invest, attire, array, apparel, robe.

~Enroll~, _v. a._ Enlist, register, chronicle.

~En route~, [Fr.] On the way, on the passage.

~Ensanguine~, _v. a._ Stain with blood, smear with blood.

~Ensconce~, _v. a._ Shelter, cover, shield, secure, screen, hide, protect, harbor.

~Ensemble~, _n._ [Fr.] The whole.

~Enshrine~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Enclose in a shrine.

~2.~ Preserve (_as something sacred_), embalm, treasure, cherish, keep unimpaired.

~Ensiform~, _a._ Sword-shaped.

~Ensign~, _n._ ~1.~ Banner, standard, colors, streamer, flag, pennon.

~2.~ Symbol, sign, signal.

~3.~ Badge, distinctive mark, mark of distinction.

~Enslave~, _v. a._ Reduce to bondage, deprive of liberty.

~Ensnare~, _v. a._ [Written also _Insnare_.] ~1.~ Entrap, catch.

~2.~ Inveigle, allure, seduce.

~3.~ Entangle, embarrass, confound, perplex, bewilder, pose, nonplus, stagger, mystify.

~Ensue~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Follow, succeed, come after, be subsequent.

~2.~ Issue, arise, spring, flow, come, result, proceed, accrue.

~Ensure~, _v. a._ [Written also and usually _Insure_.] ~1.~ Make secure.

~2.~ Secure against loss, indemnify against risk.

~Entail~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Transfer (_by inalienable title_).

~2.~ Transmit (_by necessity_), fix unalterably.

~Entangle~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Ensnare, entrap, catch, involve in complication.

~2.~ Confuse (_by twisting or crossing_), interweave, tangle, knot, mat.

~3.~ Perplex, embarrass, puzzle, confound, bewilder, pose, nonplus, stagger, mystify.

~Entanglement~, _n._ ~1.~ Intricacy, involution, complication.

~2.~ Perplexity, embarrassment, confusion, bewilderment.

~Entelechy~, _n._ [_Peripatetic Philosophy._] Actuality (_as distinguished from potential existence_).

~Enter~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Go into, come into.

~2.~ Record, register, enroll, note, set down, chronicle, jot down, take down.

~3.~ Insert, set in.

~Enter~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Come in, go in, pass in.

~2.~ Penetrate, pierce.

~Enter into~, ~1.~ Form a part of.

~2.~ Share, participate in, be a partaker of.

~3.~ Sympathize with.

~Enterprise~, _n._ ~1.~ Undertaking, adventure, venture, attempt, effort, essay, endeavor, cause.

~2.~ Energy, activity, efficiency, force of character.

~Enterprising~, _a._ ~1.~ Adventurous, venturesome, venturous, dashing, daring, audacious, bold.

~2.~ Active, prompt, alert, stirring, smart, energetic, efficient, spirited, zealous, strenuous, eager, on the alert, in earnest.

~Entertain~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Lodge, treat hospitably, show hospitality to, receive as a guest.

~2.~ Feed, maintain, support.

~3.~ Hold, cherish, harbor.

~4.~ Take into consideration.

~5.~ Divert, amuse, please.

~Entertainer~, _n._ Host.

~Entertainment~, _n._ ~1.~ Hospitable treatment.

~2.~ Feast, banquet, treat, COLLATION, festival.

~3.~ Amusement, diversion, recreation, pastime.

~Enter upon~, Begin, commence, take the first steps in.

~Enthrall~, _v. a._ [Written also _Inthrall_.] Enslave, reduce to servitude, put under restraint.

~Enthralment~, _n._ [Written also _Inthralment_.] Enslavement, servitude, slavery, bondage, vassalage, serfdom, thraldom, captivity.

~Enthrone~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Invest with sovereign power, seat upon a throne.

~2.~ Exalt, elevate, raise to superiority.

~Enthusiasm~, _n._ ~1.~ Ecstasy (_from a belief of being inspired_), fanaticism, religious frenzy.

~2.~ Ardor, zeal, warmth, earnestness, passion, devotion, heat of imagination, mental excitement.

~Enthusiast~, _n._ ~1.~ Fanatic, devotee, bigot, zealot, religious madman.

~2.~ Zealot, visionary, dreamer, castle-builder.

~Enthusiastic~, _a._ ~1.~ Fanatical, bigoted.

~2.~ Visionary, extravagant.

~3.~ Ardent, earnest, vehement, zealous, fervent, fervid, burning, flaming, glowing, passionate, impassioned.

~Enthusiastical~, _a._ ~1.~ Fanatical, bigoted.

~2.~ Visionary, extravagant.

~3.~ Ardent, earnest, vehement, zealous, fervent, fervid, burning, flaming, glowing, passionate, impassioned.

~Entice~, _v. a._ Allure (_to evil_), lure, attract, decoy, seduce, tempt, coax, inveigle, wheedle, cajole, persuade, lead astray.

~Enticement~, _n._ Allurement, lure, attraction, temptation, decoy, bait, seduction, inveiglement, inducement, persuasion.

~Entire~, _a._ ~1.~ Whole, complete, perfect, undivided, unbroken, undiminished, unimpaired.

~2.~ Full, plenary, thorough, unalloyed.

~3.~ (_Bot._) With even margins, not toothed, not notched.

~Entireness~, _n._ ~1.~ Wholeness, completeness, totality, entirety, integrity.

~2.~ Fulness, thoroughness.

~Entirety~, _n._ Wholeness, ENTIRENESS.

~Entitle~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Name, designate, denominate, style, call, dub, christen, TITLE.

~2.~ Give a claim to, give a right to, qualify for, fit for.

~Entity~, _n._ Being, existence, essence.

~Entomb~, _v. a._ Bury, inhume, inter.

~Entombment~, _n._ Burial, interment, sepulture.

~Entrails~, _n. pl._ Intestines, bowels, viscera, guts, inwards.

~Entrance~, _n._ ~1.~ Ingress.

~2.~ Entry, inlet, mouth, avenue, passage, door, gate, portal.

~3.~ Beginning, commencement, initiation, introduction.

~Entrance~, _v. a._ Charm, enchant, enrapture, fascinate, captivate, delight, bewitch, ravish, electrify, throw into ecstasies.

~Entrap~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Ensnare, catch.

~2.~ Inveigle, seduce, allure, entice.

~3.~ Entangle, involve, perplex, embarrass, confound, bewilder, mystify, stagger, pose, nonplus.

~Entreat~, _v. a._ Beg, crave, beseech, implore, supplicate, ADJURE, solicit, pray, importune, petition, enjoin, appeal to, prefer a prayer to.

~Entreaty~, _n._ Supplication, prayer, petition, suit, solicitation, appeal, importunity, ADJURATION.

~Entrée~, _n._ [Fr.] ~1.~ Admittance, admission, free access.

~2.~ First course (_of dishes_).

~Entremets~, _n. pl._ [Fr.] Side dishes.

~Entre nous~, [Fr.] Confidentially, privately, in confidence, between ourselves, between you and me, under the rose, SUB ROSA.

~Entrepot~, _n._ [Fr.] Magazine, warehouse, storehouse.

~Entry~, _n._ ~1.~ Ingress, entrance.

~2.~ Passage (_into a house_), avenue, inlet, hall.

~3.~ Record, note, minute, memorandum.

~Entwine~, _v. a._ [Written also _Intwine_.] ~1.~ Twine, twist together.

~2.~ Encircle, surround, embrace, wind about, wind around.

~Enumerate~, _v. a._ Reckon, compute, count, number, tell, cite, recount, numerate, call over, relate in detail, mention one by one.

~Enumeration~, _n._ ~1.~ Numbering, computation, citation, mention, detailed account.

~2.~ (_Rhet._) Recapitulation, summing-up.

~Enunciate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Declare, speak, proclaim, publish, express, relate, promulgate, state, propound, announce, enounce.

~2.~ Utter, pronounce, articulate.

~Enunciate~, _v. n._ Articulate, speak, utter articulate sounds.

~Enunciation~, _n._ ~1.~ Declaration, utterance, expression, announcement.

~2.~ Elocution, articulation, manner of utterance.

~Enunciative~, _a._ Declarative, expressive, declaratory, enunciatory.

~Enunciatory~, _a._ Declarative, enunciative.

~Enure~, _v. n._ [Written also and usually _Inure_.] (_Law._) Be applied, come into use, take effect.

~Envelop~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Infold, inwrap, wrap, fold, wrap up, put a wrapper about.

~2.~ Surround, encircle, encompass, cover, hide.

~Envelop~, _n._ ENVELOPE.

~Envelope~, _n._ [Fr.] ~1.~ Wrapper, covering, case, capsule.

~2.~ (_Fort._) Mound (_to cover a weak part_).

~3.~ (_Astron._) Coma.

~Envenom~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Poison.

~2.~ Enrage, exasperate, incense, provoke, irritate, madden, aggravate, inflame, make furious.

~Enviable~, _a._ Desirable, to be envied.

~Envious~, _a._ ~1.~ Jealous, disposed to envy.

~2.~ Grudging.

~Enviousness~, _n._ ENVY.

~Environ~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Surround, encompass, encircle, envelop, gird, begird, engird, enclose.

~2.~ Invest, besiege, beset.

~Environs~, _n. pl._ Neighborhood, vicinity, vicinage.

~Envoy~, _n._ Minister, ambassador, plenipotentiary.

~Envy~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Hate (_for excellence or success_), view with jealousy, feel ill-will towards.

~2.~ Grudge, begrudge.

~Envy~, _n._ ~1.~ Hate (_on account of excellence or success_), hatred, jealousy, spite, enviousness, ill-will.

~2.~ Grudging.

~3.~ Object of envy, person to be envied.

~Ephemeral~, _a._ Short-lived, transitory, transient, fleeting, flitting, evanescent, fugitive, fugacious, momentary, brief.

~Ephemeris~, _n._ [Gr. _pl. Ephemerides_.] ~1.~ Journal, diary.

~2.~ (_Astron._) Astronomical almanac or calendar.

~Epic~, _a._ Narrative.

~Epic~, _n._ Narrative, poem, epic poem, heroic poem.

~Epicedial~, _a._ Elegiac, mournful, funereal.

~Epicedian~, _a._ Elegiac, mournful, funereal.

~Epicedium~, _n._ Elegy, dirge, lament, mournful song, funeral song.

~Epicure~, _n._ Voluptuary, sensualist, Sybarite, free-liver, man of pleasure.

~Epicureanism~, _n._ Doctrines of Epicurus, Epicurism.

~Epicurism~, _n._ ~1.~ Sensuality, luxury, luxurious living.

~2.~ Doctrines of Epicurus, Epicureanism.

~Epidemic~, _a._ General, prevailing, prevalent, pandemic.

~Epidemical~, _a._ General, prevailing, prevalent, pandemic.

~Epidermis~, _n._ ~1.~ Cuticle, scarf-skin.

~2.~ (_Bot._) Exterior coating.

~Epigrammatic~, _a._ Concise, laconic, terse, pointed, poignant, piquant, sharp, pungent.

~Epigrammatical~, _a._ Concise, laconic, terse, pointed, poignant, piquant, sharp, pungent.

~Epilepsy~, _n._ Falling sickness.

~Epiphany~, _n._ ~1.~ Manifestation, appearance (_especially that of Christ by the star which guided the Magi to Bethlehem_).

~2.~ (_Eccl._) Festival of the Epiphany.

~Epiphyte~, _n._ Air-plant.

~Epiploön~, _n._ (_Anat._) Omentum, caul.

~Episcopacy~, _n._ Episcopalianism.

~Episcopal~, _a._ Episcopalian.

~Episcopalian~, _a._ Episcopal.

~Episcopalian~, _n._ Churchman.

~Episcopalianism~, _n._ Episcopacy.

~Episcopate~, _n._ ~1.~ Bishopric, office of a bishop.

~2.~ Body of bishops.

~Episode~, _n._ Digression, incidental narrative.

~Epistle~, _n._ Letter, note, written communication.

~Epistyle~, _n._ (_Arch._) Architrave.

~Epitaph~, _n._ Inscription (_on a tomb or monument_).

~Epithalamium~, _n._ Nuptial song.

~Epithet~, _n._ [_Technical term of the Rhetorician._] ADJECTIVE, name, appellation, designation, title, qualifying word or term, descriptive term.

~Epitome~, _n._ Abridgment, abstract, compend, compendium, conspectus, syllabus, brief, breviary, summary, synopsis, digest, sum and substance.

~Epitomist~, _n._ Abridger, epitomizer, writer of an epitome.

~Epitomize~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Abridge, abbreviate, shorten, condense, reduce, contract, make an abstract of.

~2.~ Curtail, cut short.

~Epitomizer~, _n._ EPITOMIST.

~Epoch~, _n._ Period, date, era, age, point or period of time (_remarkable for some event_).

~Epsom-salts~, _n. pl._ Sulphate of magnesia.

~Equability~, _n._ Evenness, uniformity, equableness.

~Equable~, _a._ Even, uniform, equal, steady, regular, always the same.

~Equableness~, _n._ Evenness, equability.

~Equal~, _a._ ~1.~ Like, alike, tantamount, equivalent; of the same extent, measure, degree, or value.

~2.~ Uniform, even, regular, equable.

~3.~ Impartial, unbiassed, equitable, fair, just, even-handed.

~4.~ Proportionate, commensurate.

~5.~ Adequate, competent, fit, of sufficient strength or ability.

~Equal~, _n._ Peer, compeer, fellow.

~Equal~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Equalize, make equal, make alike.

~2.~ Rival, rise to the same level with.

~3.~ Be adequate to, be equal to, be commensurate with.

~Equality~, _n._ ~1.~ Likeness.

~2.~ Uniformity, evenness.

~Equalize~, _v. a._ Equal, make equal, make alike.

~Equanimity~, _n._ Evenness of mind or temper, steadiness of disposition.

~Equate~, _v. a._ Average, reduce to an average.

~Equator~, _n._ ~1.~ Equinoctial, equinoctial line, celestial equator.

~2.~ Terrestrial equator.

~Equestrian~, _n._ ~1.~ Horseman, rider.

~2.~ Knight, cavalier, chevalier, horse-soldier, CHASSEUR.

~Equestrianism~, _n._ Horsemanship.

~Equilibrium~, _n._ Equipoise, even balance, equality of weight.

~Equinoctial~, _n._ Celestial equator, equinoctial line.

~Equinoctial~, _a._ ~1.~ Of the equinoctial.

~2.~ At the time of the equinoxes.

~Equinox~, _n._ Equinoctial point, intersection of the equator and the ecliptic.

~Equip~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Furnish, provide, arm, fit out, supply with outfits or apparatus.

~2.~ Dress, accoutre, array, dress out.

~Equipage~, _n._ ~1.~ Apparatus, equipment, furniture, baggage, effects, bag and baggage.

~2.~ Carriage, vehicle, turnout.

~3.~ Train, retinue, attendance, procession, suite.

~Equipment~, _n._ Accoutrement, furniture, apparatus, rigging, gear, outfit.

~Equipoise~, _n._ Equilibrium, even balance, equality of weight.

~Equipollent~, _a._ [_Rare._] Equivalent.

~Equitable~, _a._ ~1.~ Upright, just, honest, impartial, candid, unbiassed, unprejudiced, even-handed.

~2.~ Reasonable, fair, justifiable, right, proper.

~Equity~, _n._ ~1.~ Justice, right.

~2.~ CHANCERY.

~Equivalence~, _n._ Equality.

~Equivalency~, _n._ Equality.

~Equivalent~, _a._ ~1.~ Equal, commensurate, tantamount, EQUIPOLLENT.

~2.~ Synonymous, interchangeable, of the same meaning or import.

~Equivocal~, _a._ ~1.~ Ambiguous, of doubtful meaning, to be taken in a double sense.

~2.~ Uncertain, doubtful, dubious, indeterminate.

~Equivocate~, _v. n._ Quibble, shuffle, dodge, palter, PREVARICATE, evade the truth, use equivocal expressions (_for the sake of deception_).

~Equivocation~, _n._ ~1.~ Quibbling, prevarication, evasion, shuffling, ambiguity of speech.

~2.~ Quibble, equivoke, double meaning.

~Equivoke~, _n._ ~1.~ Ambiguous expression, double meaning.

~2.~ Quibble, equivocation, double meaning.

~Equivoque~, _n._ [Fr.] EQUIVOKE.

~Era~, _n._ ~1.~ Series or succession of years (_marked by any administration or dispensation_).

~2.~ Epoch, period, date, age, point or period of time (_from which dates are reckoned_).

~Eradicate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Extirpate, uproot, root out, pull up by the roots.

~2.~ Destroy, exterminate, annihilate.

~Eradication~, _n._ ~1.~ Extirpation, rooting out.

~2.~ Extermination, destruction, annihilation, excision.

~Erase~, _v. a._ Efface, obliterate, rase, expunge, cancel, blot, scratch out, scrape out, rub out, blot out.

~Erasure~, _n._ Obliteration, scratching out, rasure.

~Ere~, _ad._ [_Poetical._] Before, sooner than.

~Ere~, _prep._ [_Poetical._] Before, prior to.

~Erebus~, _n._ (_Myth._) [L.] Hell, Tartarus, Hades, Avernus, the lower world, the infernal regions, shades below, region of darkness.

~Erect~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Set up, place upright, set upright.

~2.~ Raise, build, construct.

~3.~ Exalt, elevate, magnify.

~4.~ Institute, found, form, plant, establish.

~5.~ [_Poetical._] Cheer, animate, inspirit, enliven, encourage.

~Erect~, _a._ ~1.~ Upright, not prone.

~2.~ Elevated, turned upward.

~3.~ Bold, undaunted, undismayed, unterrified, firm, unshaken.

~Erection~, _n._ ~1.~ Erecting, setting upright.

~2.~ Raising, building, constructing.