Chapter Egotism to Embark of E by Soule's Synonymes

Elaborate, v. a.

1. Bestow labor upon, work out.

2. Improve, refine, mature, ripen, prepare thoroughly, work out with (great) care.

Elaborate, a.

1. Labored, studied, elaborately prepared.

2. High-wrought, highly finished, minutely and intricately wrought.

Elaboration, n.

1. Labor, painstaking.

2. Preparation, ripening, maturing, working out.

Elapse, v. n. Pass, lapse, glide away, slip away, pass away.

Elastic, a.

1. Springy, rebounding, resilient, recoiling.

2. Recuperative.

Elasticity, n.

1. Springiness, resiliency, tendency to rebound.

2. Tendency to recover, power to endure strain or depression.

Elate, a. Flushed (with success), elated, excited, exhilarated, puffed up, in high spirits.

Elate, v. a. Cheer, exhilarate, elevate, animate, excite, flush, puff up, make proud.

Elater, n. Fire-fly (of south America, Cuba, etc.).

Elation, n. Exultation, elevation, exaltation, pride, high spirits.

Elbow, n. Angle, bend, turn, flexure.

Elbow, v. a. Push, crowd, jostle, hustle, shoulder.

Elbow, v.n. Jostle, hustle, shoulder, crowd, push, push one’s way.

Elbow-chair, n. Armchair, easy-chair.