fact Something that’s true is a fact. Facts support opinions, so they are necessary in the formation of one’s own idea. The word “fact” is a noun: Are you familiar with all the facts in this matter? Do you have all the facts you need in order to form an opinion? Reggie used all the facts […]
fabulous If something is fabulous, it’s very, very good: The acting in 12 Years a Slave was fabulous. Patricia’s cooking is fabulous. The employees did a fabulous job this quarter. We had a fabulous time at the party. This is absolutely fabulous! As an adverb, this word becomes “fabulously.” It’s usually used as an intensifier, similar to “very” and
else The word “else” is similar to the words “more” or “different.” This word is often used with pronouns: Maria doesn’t want milk. She’d rather have something else. Is there anything else you need from the store? Do you need anything else? Is there anyone else who would like to order a pizza? He has
eliminate To eliminate something is to take it away or stop it or get rid of it. During a tournament, teams are elminated through competition until two teams remain to play for the championship. We eliminated several different possibilities when looking for a reason for the problem with our computer. In order to eliminate her debt, Victoria
eligible (el i ji bul) A person who is eligible for something is of the right age, has the necessary skill or training, meets a certain requirement, has the proper credentials, and so on. The word “eligible” is used when describing whether or not a person may participate in an activity or join a group. After living
elegant If something is elegant, it’s well-designed, graceful, or just very nice. This word is often used to describe items of luxury or situations in which a lot of money has been spent to create something beautiful. Samira is wearing a very elegant dress. Wendy and Dave attended an elegant dinner party. Zelda bought a Tesla
electric If something operates when it’s plugged into a wall outlet or is battery-powered, it’s electric. outlet battery We use an electric oven. Many small appliances are electric. Our clothes dryer is electric. I play an electric guitar. Every month we have to pay the electric bill. The noun form for this word is electricity. The oven
elder The word “elder” is similar to “old” or “older.” It’s generally used when referring to older people. You can use this word as an adjective or as a noun: You should respect your elders. Jeremy’s elder brother moved in with him. (His older brother moved in with him.) Jimmy Carter is an elder statesmen and
either The word “either” indicates one or another thing or person. A choice is offered and a person picks one, or there are two choices of equal value: You can use either a blue pen or a black pen on the test. You can use either one. The students are either interested or bored during
deaf If a person is deaf, he or she has a physical condition that prevents that person from being able to hear. I know someone who has been deaf since birth. Some people go deaf as they become elderly. In some cases, a hearing aid can help a person who is going deaf. A person can
