1. Elucidate (v.) explain, enlighten — The Government had been asked to elucidate their economic policy.

  2. Engross (v.) fully absorbed — She did not talk to me because she was engrossed in writing a letter.

  3. Enormity (n.) great wickedness — He is a hardened criminal and is insensitive to the enormity of his crimes.

  4. Extant (n.) in existence — Many of the ancient documents, still extant tell us about the diversity of Italian culture.

  5. Ecstasy (n.) rapture, joy — On hearing of the sudden financial wind fall, the family was in ecstasy.

  6. Effigy (n.) dummy — The effigy of the American President was burnt by the crowd when the unfavourable remarks against Pakistan were made by him.

  7. Exorbitant (n.) excessive — It is very difficult to hire taxi because of the exorbitant charges.

  8. Embezzlement (n.) misappropriation — Most of the politicians involved in the embezzlement of public money are still at large.

  9. Emanate (v.) issue from — This letter emanated from the central office.

  10. Enamoured (v.) in love, fascinated — Every member of the picnic party was enamoured of the scenic beauty of the landscape.

  11. Exonerate (v.) acquit, exculpate — After long legal battle, he was exonerated of murder charges.

  12. Expunge (v.) delete, cancel — I shall request the Principal to expunge the unfavourable remarks from your annual report.

  13. Extol (v.) praise, glorify — Every Pakistani extolled the achievement of the Government in curbing the militancy in the state.

  14. Emulate (v.) imitate, follow — We must emulate the ideals of the Quaid-e-Azam to make our country strong and invincible.

  15. Enhance (v.) increase, improve — The judicious use of cosmetics enhance the natural charms.