eon(aeon)

long period of time; an age; longest division of geologic time containing two or more eras

epaulet(epaulette)

ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform, etc.)

ephemeral

short-lived; fleeting

epic

long heroic poem, novel, or similar work of art (celebrating the feats of a hero); ADJ: (of stories or events) resembling an epic; grand

epicure

connoisseur of food and drink; gourmet; ADJ. epicurean; CF. Epicurus

epicurean

believing that pleasure is good and suffering is bad and should be avoided; N.

epigram

witty thought or saying, usually short

epilogue

short speech at conclusion of dramatic work

episodic

(of a story or play) loosely connected; made up of separate and loosely connected parts; N. episode: incident in the course of an experience

epistemologist

philosopher who studies the nature of knowledge; N. epistemology

epitaph

inscription in memory of a dead person (as on a tombstone)

epithet

word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing; descriptive phrase to characterize a person (often contemptous)

epitome

perfect example or embodiment; brief summary; Ex. epitome of good manners; V. epitomize: make an epitome of; be an epitome of; embody

epoch

period of time

equable

tranquil; of even calm temper; (of temperature) steady; uniform

equanimity

calmness of temperament; composure

equestrian

rider on horseback; ADJ.