edge [the line where something ends or begins] Do not write near the edge of the paper.
education [the act of teaching] Congress approved the spending of 450 million dollars for aid to education.
effect [the result or change caused by something] The storm had a serious effect on the economy.
effort [(1) an attempt; (2) the work necessary to do something] The boy made an effort to help his mother. (1) Climbing the mountain required great effort. (2)
egg [(1) the rounded object containing unborn young produced by female birds, fish or reptiles; (2) a single cell in a female person or animal that can develop into a baby] Sea turtles bury their eggs in the sand. (1) Human eggs can be transplanted from one woman to another. (2)
either [one of two, but not the other] Can either of you tell me how to get to the airport?
elect [to choose by voting] The voters elected the state governor as President of the United States.
electricity [a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and light, and power to machines] We did not have electricity or clean water after the storm.
embassy [the offices of an ambassador and his or her assistants] All foreign embassies are in Washington.
emergency [an unexpected and dangerous situation demanding quick action] The President declared a wildfire emergency in New Mexico.
emotion [a strong feeling such as love, hate, fear or sadness] The dispute produced strong emotions on both sides.
employ [to give work in return for wages] Jane is employed as a prison guard.
empty [(1) having nothing inside; (2) to remove everything] The house was empty. (1) The old man emptied his glass and asked for more water. (2)
end [(1) to stop; (2) to finish; (3) the part which comes last] The chairman ended the meeting. (1) The year ended peacefully. (2) We were happy to reach the end of the project. (3)
enemy [(1) a person opposing or hating another; (2) a person or people of the other side in a war] The two men were fierce political enemies. (1) Enemy soldiers attacked allied forces on the island. (2)
