8th Grade Vocabulary Words (E words)
Eccentric (adjective) – (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange
Elite (noun) – a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
Embargo (noun) – an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country
Embark (verb) – to begin (a course of action, especially one that is important or demanding)
Encroach (verb) – to intrude on (a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right)
Endeavor (verb/noun) – to try hard to do or achieve something
Enhance (verb) – to intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
Enigma (noun) – a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Epoch (noun) – a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
Era (noun) – a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Eventful (adjective) – marked by interesting or exciting events
Evolve (verb) – to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Exceptional (adjective) – unusual, not typical (unusually good)
Excerpt (noun) – a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing
Excruciating (adjective) – intensely painful
Exemplify (verb) – to give an example of; illustrate by giving an example
Exotic (adjective) – originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country