| E | definition | example sentence |
| economics | the study of the production and distribution of goods and services | One of our daughters wants to study economics at university. |
| education | the systematic teaching of children or adults | To get on in this world, you need a good education. |
| electricity | the power that runs lights, computers, etc. | Electricity is dangerous, so don't try to fix the wires yourself. |
| employment | work given to someone for money | She graduated from university two years ago, but she still hasn't found full-time employment. |
| energy | the power to do things, or the power that makes things work | Using clean energy like wind and solar power is better than burning coal or oil. |
| engineering | the design and building of roads, machines, etc. | If she likes learning about machines, she should study engineering. |
| enjoyment | the pleasure you get from something | I never thought I'd get so much enjoyment from reading a book. |
| entertainment | films, TV shows, etc. that we watch for enjoyment | Television is one of the cheapest forms of entertainment. |
| envy | the feeling of wanting what someone else has | You should have seen the envy on Harry's face when he saw his neighbour's new car. |
| equipment | all the things needed to do a job or activity | My gym costs more than hers, but it's got much better equipment. |
| ethics | the study of the principles of right and wrong | If schools taught ethics as a core subject, the world would be a much better place. |
| evidence | information used to show that something is true | There's a lot of evidence proving he was there, like fingerprints and DNA. |
| evolution | gradual change or development over time | Some people still don't believe in evolution from natural selection, despite all the scientific evidence. |
| F | definition | example sentence |
| failure | lack of success in doing something | Sometimes we learn more from failure than we do from success. |
| faith | strong belief or trust | I have faith in Mark because he always does what he says he'll do. |
| fame | being known about or recognized by many people | Lots of people dream of fame and fortune, but very few achieve it. |
| fiction | books that tell imagined stories | Alan's favourite work of fiction is Lord of the Rings. |
| flour | powder from grinding grains such as wheat | If you're going shopping, could you get some flour? |
| flu | an illness that feels like a very bad cold | I've had the flu all week, and I can't stop coughing and sneezing. |
| food | the things people or animals eat | If you want to live a long and healthy life, eat good food. |
| freedom | the ability, or the right, to do what you choose to do | If you still don't have freedom, you should be fighting for it! |
| fruit | foods like apples, oranges, bananas, etc. | Fruit is delicious, and it's also really good for you. |
| fuel | anything that can be burned for heat or energy | The pump stopped working because it'd run out of fuel. |
| fun | enjoyment from playful activities | Our kids had lots of fun at the beach today. |
| furniture | tables, chairs, beds, etc. | My wife always wants to buy more furniture. |