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eon(aeon) |
long period of time; an age; longest division of geologic time containing two or more eras |
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epaulet(epaulette) |
ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform, etc.) |
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ephemeral |
short-lived; fleeting |
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epic |
long heroic poem, novel, or similar work of art (celebrating the feats of a hero); ADJ: (of stories or events) resembling an epic; grand |
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epicure |
connoisseur of food and drink; gourmet; ADJ. epicurean; CF. Epicurus |
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epicurean |
believing that pleasure is good and suffering is bad and should be avoided; N. |
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epigram |
witty thought or saying, usually short |
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epilogue |
short speech at conclusion of dramatic work |
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episodic |
(of a story or play) loosely connected; made up of separate and loosely connected parts; N. episode: incident in the course of an experience |
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epistemologist |
philosopher who studies the nature of knowledge; N. epistemology |
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epitaph |
inscription in memory of a dead person (as on a tombstone) |
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epithet |
word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing; descriptive phrase to characterize a person (often contemptous) |
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epitome |
perfect example or embodiment; brief summary; Ex. epitome of good manners; V. epitomize: make an epitome of; be an epitome of; embody |
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epoch |
period of time |
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equable |
tranquil; of even calm temper; (of temperature) steady; uniform |
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equanimity |
calmness of temperament; composure |
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equestrian |
rider on horseback; ADJ. |
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