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element

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
one of more than 100 substances known to science that cannot be separated into other substances

embassy

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
the offices of an ambassador and his or her assistants

emergency

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
an unexpected and dangerous situation demanding quick action

emotion

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
a strong feeling such as love, hate, fear or sadness

employ

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
to give work in return for wages

empty

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
having nothing inside; v. to remove everything

end

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
to stop; to finish; n. the part which comes last

enemy

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
a person opposing or hating another; a person or people of the other side in a war

energy

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
power used to do work, usually with machines; the ability and willingness to be active

enforce

(Last edited: Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 11:32 AM)
to make something be done


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