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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesendogenous
Growing or originating from within an organism, system, or cell.
entomology
The branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.
entrenched
Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.
ethnocentrism
Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
ethylene
A flammable gaseous olefin, C2H4, obtained from petroleum and natural gas, used as a chemical feedstock and as a plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening.
etymology
The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
evocative
Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
evocativeness
The quality of bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
exacerbation
The act of making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
exfoliate
To cast off scales, splinters, or layers, especially from the skin or a rock surface.
exhortation
An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.
expansive
Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive.