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elusive
elusive
Adjective: elusive (comparative more elusive, superlative most elusive)
1. evading capture, comprehension or remembrance
¶ The elusive criminal was arrested
2. rarely seen
3. difficult to describe
¶ A precise definition of diarrhea is elusive (Robbin's pathology, 8th ed)
Adjective: elusive (comparative more elusive, superlative most elusive)
1. evading capture, comprehension or remembrance
¶ The elusive criminal was arrested
2. rarely seen
3. difficult to describe
¶ A precise definition of diarrhea is elusive (Robbin's pathology, 8th ed)
eroge
eroge
A Japanese video or computer game that contains erotic content, usually in the form of anime-style artwork.
A Japanese video or computer game that contains erotic content, usually in the form of anime-style artwork.
existing-home sales series
existing-home sales series
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Series is the premier measurement of the residential real estate market. On or about the 25th of each month, NAR releases statistics on sales and prices of existing single-family homes for the nation and the four regions. Beginning on February 25, 2005, these figures include condos and co-ops, in addition to single-family homes. The association also produces state-by-state existing-home sales and metro area home prices on a quarterly basis.
Refer to The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Series is the premier measurement of the residential real estate market. On or about the 25th of each month, NAR releases statistics on sales and prices of existing single-family homes for the nation and the four regions. Beginning on February 25, 2005, these figures include condos and co-ops, in addition to single-family homes. The association also produces state-by-state existing-home sales and metro area home prices on a quarterly basis.
Refer to The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
esoteric
esoteric US [esəterɪk] UK [i:soʊterɪk]
[ADJ] [FORMAL] If you describe something as esoteric, you mean it is known, understood, or appreciated by
[ADJ] [FORMAL] If you describe something as esoteric, you mean it is known, understood, or appreciated by
epicure
epicure [epɪkjʊər]
[NOUN] [FORMAL] An epicure is someone who enjoys eating food that is of very good quality, especially unusual or rare food.
[NOUN] [FORMAL] An epicure is someone who enjoys eating food that is of very good quality, especially unusual or rare food.
entitlement
entitlement[ɪntaɪtəlmənt]
[NOUN] [FORMAL] An entitlement to something is the right to have it or do it.
[NOUN] [FORMAL] An entitlement to something is the right to have it or do it.
engrossed
engrossed [ɪngroʊst]
[ADJ] If you are engrossed in something, it holds your attention completely.
Tony didn't notice because he was too engrossed in his work.
While the world watches revolutions in the Arab world and a nuclear crisis in Japan, the Group of 20 is engrossed in an esoteric debate over something called indicative guidelines. http://finclip.blogspot.com/
[ADJ] If you are engrossed in something, it holds your attention completely.
Tony didn't notice because he was too engrossed in his work.
While the world watches revolutions in the Arab world and a nuclear crisis in Japan, the Group of 20 is engrossed in an esoteric debate over something called indicative guidelines. http://finclip.blogspot.com/
engaging
engaging [ɪngeɪdʒɪŋ]
[ADJ] An engaging person or thing is pleasant, interesting, and entertaining.
[ADJ] An engaging person or thing is pleasant, interesting, and entertaining.
embattled
embattled [ɪmbætəld]
ADJ
1.[ADJ] [usu ADJ n] If you describe a person, group, or organization as embattled, you mean that they are having a lot of problems or difficulties.
The embattled president also denied recent claims that he was being held hostage by his own soldiers.
= beleaguered
2.[ADJ] [ADJ n] An embattled area is one that is involved in the fighting in a war, especially one that is surrounded by enemy forces.
Both sides say they want to try to reach a political settlement in the embattled north and east of the island.
ADJ
1.[ADJ] [usu ADJ n] If you describe a person, group, or organization as embattled, you mean that they are having a lot of problems or difficulties.
The embattled president also denied recent claims that he was being held hostage by his own soldiers.
= beleaguered
2.[ADJ] [ADJ n] An embattled area is one that is involved in the fighting in a war, especially one that is surrounded by enemy forces.
Both sides say they want to try to reach a political settlement in the embattled north and east of the island.
edge
edge [edʒ]
NOUN
1.[NOUN] [usu with supp] The edge of something is the place or line where it stops, or the part of it that is furthest from the middle.
We were on a hill, right on the edge of town.
She was standing at the water's edge.
2.[NOUN] [usu with supp] The edge of something sharp such as a knife or an axe is its sharp or narrow side.
the sharp edge of the sword.
3.[NOUN] [usu the N of n] The edge of something, especially something bad, is the point at which it may start to happen.
They have driven the rhino to the edge of extinction.
= verge, brink
4.[NOUN] [oft N over n, N in n/-ing] If someone or something has an edge, they have an advantage that makes them stronger or more likely to be successful than another thing or person.
The three days France have to prepare could give them the edge over England.
Through superior production techniques they were able to gain the competitive edge.
= advantage
5.[NOUN] [a N] If you say that someone or something has an edge, you mean that they have a powerful quality.
Featuring new bands gives the show an edge.
Greene's stories had an edge of realism.
6.[NOUN] [oft N of n, N to n] If someone's voice has an edge to it, it has a sharp, bitter, or emotional quality.
But underneath the humour is an edge of bitterness.
VERB
1.[VERB] If someone or something edges somewhere, they move very slowly in that direction.
He edged closer to the telephone, ready to grab it.
NOUN
1.[NOUN] [usu with supp] The edge of something is the place or line where it stops, or the part of it that is furthest from the middle.
We were on a hill, right on the edge of town.
She was standing at the water's edge.
2.[NOUN] [usu with supp] The edge of something sharp such as a knife or an axe is its sharp or narrow side.
the sharp edge of the sword.
3.[NOUN] [usu the N of n] The edge of something, especially something bad, is the point at which it may start to happen.
They have driven the rhino to the edge of extinction.
= verge, brink
4.[NOUN] [oft N over n, N in n/-ing] If someone or something has an edge, they have an advantage that makes them stronger or more likely to be successful than another thing or person.
The three days France have to prepare could give them the edge over England.
Through superior production techniques they were able to gain the competitive edge.
= advantage
5.[NOUN] [a N] If you say that someone or something has an edge, you mean that they have a powerful quality.
Featuring new bands gives the show an edge.
Greene's stories had an edge of realism.
6.[NOUN] [oft N of n, N to n] If someone's voice has an edge to it, it has a sharp, bitter, or emotional quality.
But underneath the humour is an edge of bitterness.
VERB
1.[VERB] If someone or something edges somewhere, they move very slowly in that direction.
He edged closer to the telephone, ready to grab it.
echelon
echelon [eʃəlɒn]
[NOUN] An echelon in an organization or society is a level or rank in it.
the lower echelons of society.
[NOUN] An echelon in an organization or society is a level or rank in it.
the lower echelons of society.
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