1. endearing Pronunciation: \in- ˈ dir, en-\ Function: verb Date: 1580 1 obsolete : to make higher in cost, value, or estimation 2 : to cause to become beloved or admired

2. en·dem·ic Pronunciation: \en- ˈ de-mik, in-\ Function: adjective Etymology: French endémique, from endémie endemic disease, from Greek endēmia action of dwelling, from endēmos endemic, from en in +dēmos people, populace Date: 1759 1. Prevalent in or peculiar to a particular locality, region, or people: diseases endemic to the tropics. See Synonyms at native.native 2. Ecology Native to or confined to a certain region. n. Ecology An endemic plant or animal.

4. epiph·a·ny Pronunciation: \i- ˈ pi-fə-nē\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English epiphanie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin epiphania, from Late Greek, plural, probably alteration of Greek epiphaneia appearanceDate: 14th century (1) : a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure b : a revealing scene or moment

6. en·dorse Pronunciation: \in- ˈ do ̇ rs, en-\ Variant(s): also in·dorse \in-\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): en·dorsed; en·dors·ing Etymology: alteration of obsolete endoss, from Middle English endosen, from Anglo-French endosser, to put on, don, write on the back of, from en- + dos back, from Latin dorsum Date: 1581 1 a : to write on the back of : to sign one's name as payee on the back of (a check) in order to obtain the cash or credit represented on the face b : to inscribe (one's signature) on a check, bill, or notecredit 2 a : to approve openly ; especially : to express support or approval of publicly and definitely b : to recommend (as a product or service) usually for financial compensation synonyms see approvefinancialshoesapprove

7. OPPs! Persona non grata Our new hero - yah

8. enduring Function: adjective Date: 15th century : lasting, durable lastingdurable

9. en·grave Pronunciation: \in- ˈ grāv, en-\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): en·graved; en·grav·ing Etymology: Middle French engraver, from en- + graver to grave, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grafan to grave Date: 1509 1 a : to impress deeply as if with a graver b : to form by incision (as on wood or metal) 2 a : to cut figures, letters, or designs on for printing; also : to print from an engraved plate I do not endorse

10. en·gulf Pronunciation: \in- ˈ gəlf, en-\ Function: transitive verb Date: 1555 1 : to flow over and enclose : overwhelmoverwhelm 2 : to take in - by flowing over and enclosing

11. enig·ma Pronunciation: \i- ˈ nig-mə, e-\ Function: noun Etymology: Latin aenigma, from Greek ainigmat-, ainigma, from ainissesthai to speak in riddles, from ainos fable Date: 1539 1 : an obscure speech or writing 2 : something hard to understand or explain 3 : an inscrutable or mysterious person synonyms see mysterymystery This picture features two soldiers: one using the Enigma and the other transcribing. There isn't a lot to tell from this picture, other than it looks a little staged. It looks like the Enigma operator is using two hands, which would probably require some practice.

13. en·mi·ty Pronunciation: \ ˈ en-mə-tē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural en·mi·ties Etymology: Middle English enmite, from Anglo-French enemité, enemisté, from enemi enemy Date: 13th century 1: The quality of being an enemy – hostle or unfriendly disposition No ground of enmity between us known - Milton

14. en·sign Pronunciation: \ ˈ en(t)-sən, also ˈ en- ˌ sīn Function: noun Etymology: Middle English ensigne, sign, token, banner, from Anglo- French enseigne, from Latin insignia insignia, flags Date: 15th century 1 : a flag that is flown (as by a ship) as the symbol of nationality 2 a : a badge of office, rank, or power

15. Enmity Caution: Win the MVP award and get elected as an all star three times, And opposing pitchers might have enmity towards you.