Eloquence

el·o·quence play_w(“E0095900″)

 (l-kwns)

n.

1.

a. Persuasive, powerful discourse.

b. The skill or power of using such discourse.

2. The quality of persuasive, powerful expression.

Eduction

E`duc´tion

n.

1.

The act of drawing out or bringing into view.

Empirical

em·pir·i·cal play_w(“E0117100″)

 (m-pîr-kl)

adj.

1.

a. Relying on or derived from observation or experiment: empirical results that supported the hypothesis.

b. Verifiable or provable by means of observation or experiment: empirical laws.

2. Guided by practical experience and not theory, especially in medicine.

Esoteric

es·o·ter·ic play_w(“E0213000″)

 (s-trk)

adj.

1.

a. Intended for or understood by only a particular group: an esoteric cult. See Synonyms at mysterious.

b. Of or relating to that which is known by a restricted number of people.

2.

a. Confined to a small group: esoteric interests.

b. Not publicly disclosed; confidential.

Exodus

exodus
     n 1: a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile
          environment

Edifice

ed·i·fice play_w(“E0039800″)

 (d-fs)

n.

1. A building, especially one of imposing appearance or size.

2. An elaborate conceptual structure: observations that provided the foundation for the edifice of evolutionary theory.

 

eg:- Public life is built on edifice of mutual trust.

Egotist

e·go·tist play_w(“E0056600″)

 (g-tst, g-)

n.

1. A conceited, boastful person.

2. A selfish, self-centered person.

Equivocal

e·quiv·o·cal play_w(“E0192800″)

 (-kwv-kl)

adj.

1. Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead; ambiguous. See Synonyms at ambiguous.

2. Of uncertain significance.

3. Of a doubtful or uncertain nature.

Enamor

en·am·or play_w(“E0122000″)

 (-nmr)

tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors

To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island.

Elitism

e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism play_w(“E0089600″)

 (-ltzm, -l-)

n.

1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.

2.

a. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.

b. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.

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e·litist adj. & n.

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1.

elitist – someone who believes in rule by an elite group