1. ECSTASY (NOUN): a state of intense happiness and pleasure
Synonyms: bliss, elation Antonyms: misery, unhappiness
Example Sentence:
John was in a state of ecstasy when he had his first born in his hands.
2. EDIFICE (NOUN): an imposing building that is rather large
Synonyms: monument, skyscraper Antonyms: hut, chalet
Example Sentence:
The company’s control room is to be moved to the new edifice down the street.
3. EFFEMINATE (ADJECTIVE): exhibiting female qualities
Synonyms: feminine, womanish Antonym: masculine, manly
Example Sentence:
My grandfather being an old school always considered men with long hair to be effeminate.
4. ELUDE (VERB): to avoid something or someone.
Synonyms: dodge, escape Antonyms: encounter, confront
Example Sentence:
The girl was able to elude the mad dog in the crowded street.
5. ENDEAVOR (NOUN): an attempt with a lot of effort
Synonyms: venture, undertaking Antonyms: passivity, inactivity
Example Sentence:
A nationwide endeavor to save the girl child took place when number of feticides exceeded the former year.
6. ENTOURAGE (NOUN): group of attendants
Synonyms: servant, retinue Antonym: leader, head
Example Sentence:
The queen was escorted to the ceremony by her large entourage that accompanies her wherever she goes
7. EPICUREAN (ADJECTIVE): loving food and comfort
Synonyms: gluttonous, libertine Antonyms: chaste, puritanical
Example Sentence:
Jordan is a big time foodie with epicurean habits who spends millions in clubs.
8. EQUIVOCAL (ADJECTIVE): unclear
Synonyms: doubtful, uncertain Antonyms: certain, definite
Example Sentence:
The movie’s equivocal ending left the viewers with lot of unanswered questions in mind.
9. EVANESCE (VERB): to vanish slowly
Synonyms: dissipate, fade away Antonyms: appear, emerge
Example sentence:
The morning fog evanesced and revealed a clear blue sky.
10. EXECRABLE (ADJECTIVE): extremely bad or unpleasant
Synonyms: horrible, sickening Antonyms: pleasant, nice
Example Sentence:
The survivors of the Nazi concentration camps have experienced execrable conditions and still have nightmares of the horrible time.
