ethnic [of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived]
Jay and Cindy enjoy eating ethnic food as often as possible.
evaporate [to change from a liquid into a gas]
even [in a way not thought possible]
event [that which happens, especially something of importance]
ever [at any time]
every [(1) each one; (2) all]
evidence [(1) material or facts that prove something; (2) a reason for believing]
The evidence proves the suspect is guilty. (1)
Children do not need evidence to believe in Santa Claus. (2)
evil [(1) not good; (2) extremely bad]
exact [(1) having no mistakes; (2) correct in every detail]
examine [to study closely]
example [a part that shows what the rest of a thing or group is like]
Her success is an example of the results of a good education.
excellent [extremely good]
except [but for]
exchange [(1) to trade; (2) to give or receive one thing for another]
excuse [(1) to take away blame; (2) to pardon; (3) to forgive; (4) a reason (sometimes false) for an action]
He excused himself for lying to her. (1)
A governor's pardon excuses the prisoner's criminal act. (2)
Please excuse me for speaking your language so poorly. (3)
Missus Warner refused to accept her husband's excuse for what he did. (4)
execute [to kill]
exercise [an activity or effort for the purpose of improving the body or to stay in good health]
Doctors say a half hour of exercise several times a week can prevent heart attacks.
exile [(1) to force a person to leave his or her country; (2) to expel; (3) a person who is forced to leave his or her country]
The writer was exiled because his book criticized the government. (1)
The new government exiled the former dictator. (2)
After the fall of the communist government, exiles were able to return home. (3)
exist [(1) to be; (2) to live]
Many of the documents needed by the court no longer exist. (1)
expand [(1) to make larger; (2) to grow larger]
The mayor expanded the police force to stop an increase in crimes. (1)
This economy is expanding at a rate of four percent a year. (2)
