| effendi |
a Turkish title of respect meaning "sir" or "mister". |
| efferent |
in physiology, carrying or directing away from an organ. (Cf. afferent.) [2 definitions] |
| effervesce |
of a liquid, to emit tiny bubbles, hiss, and foam as gas is released. [2 definitions] |
| effervescence |
the fizzing or bubbling in a liquid that emits tiny popping gas bubbles, often as a result of fermentation or carbonation. [2 definitions] |
| effervescent |
emitting tiny gas bubbles; foaming; bubbly. [2 definitions] |
| effete |
lacking healthy vigor or effectiveness; worn out. [2 definitions] |
| efficacious |
causing or capable of causing a desired result; effectual; effective. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| efficiency |
the state of being efficient. [3 definitions] |
| efficiency apartment |
a small, sometimes furnished apartment usu. containing one large room with a kitchenette and an attached bathroom. |
| efficient |
operating or performing in an effective and competent manner, with little waste of effort or resources. [2 definitions] |
| efficiently |
in an effective and competent manner, with little waste of effort or resources. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usu. sculpted, as on a tomb. [2 definitions] |
| effloresce |
to flower vigorously; bloom. [2 definitions] |
| efflorescence |
the condition, time, or process of blooming or flowering. [5 definitions] |
| effluence |
the act or process of flowing out. [2 definitions] |
| effluent |
flowing forth. [3 definitions] |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usu. invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| effort |
the exertion of physical or mental energy. [4 definitions] |
| effortless |
requiring or appearing to require little or no effort; easy. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. [2 definitions] |