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entrepreneur - correct spelling entrepreneur nounExample: The entrepreneur started many new businesses before one finally succeeded.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
envelop verbNot envelope (which is a noun).Example: He wanted to envelop her in his arms.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
envelope nounNot envelop (which is a verb).Example: He put the check in the envelope and mailed it to the bank.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
environment - correct spelling environment nounExample: The exhaust from the huge trucks harms the environment.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
equipment nounExample: He bought all new computer equipment.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
equipped verb (past tense and past participle of the verb equip)Example: They equipped their boat with the latest safety devices.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
equivalent adjective and nounExample: His new TV was equivalent to mine. adjectiveExample: His new TV was the equivalent of mine. noun... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
err verbExample: “To err is human, to forgive divine.” *Example: We will err on the side of caution.* Alexander Pope, Essay on Criticism.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
especially adverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He was especially angry at the local school officials.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
essential adjective and nounExample: The ability to write is essential to your success. adjectiveExample: Focus on the essentials, not minutiae. noun... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
evening nounExample: They sat on their front porch every evening.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
evident adjectiveExample: His red face made his anger evident to all.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
ewe nounExample: My grandchildren love to look at the ewe and the baby lambs.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
exaggerate verbExample: He always seems to exaggerate his abilities and successes.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
exaggeration - correct spelling exaggeration nounExample: The candidate’s promises were a complete exaggeration of the truth.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
examine verbExample: The doctor planned to examine the patient carefully.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
exceed verbExample: The results will exceed our expectations.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
excellence nounExample: The supervisor insisted on excellence from all her staff.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
excellent adjectiveExample: These excellent results will impress the voters.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
except preposition, subordinating conjunction, and verbGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses except and accept. Click here for that discussion.Example: Everybody was ready except the coach. prepositionExample: They liked most candy, exce... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
exceptional - correct spelling exceptional adjectiveExample: Her exceptional children received full academic scholarships.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
exercise noun and verbNot excercise.Example: His lack of exercise caused him to gain weight. nounExample: He tried to exercise each morning. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
exhaust noun and verbExample: The car’s exhaust fouled the air. nounExample: We will exhaust our resources before the ad campaign begins. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
exhausted adjective and verb (past tense and past participle of the verb exhaust)Example: He was exhausted after the race. adjectiveExample: The company exhausted its resources and went out of business. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
exhaustion nounExample: The athlete’s exhaustion caused him to faint.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
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