E Category

Question 1

E:

Answer 1

Index-pinky=slightly curled and against each other.

Thumb=curled and below the tips of the other fingers.

Question 2

Each:

Answer 2

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side. Have the dominant hand higher than the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand down and lower than the non-dominant hand.

Question 3

Ear:

Answer 3

Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Point to or tug on your ear.

Question 4

Early:

Answer 4

Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Then run the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. The finger runs over the middle of the hand by the knuckles, not from the wrist, to the tips of the fingers.

Question 5

Earn:

Answer 5

Dominant hand: 
C handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand with the palm facing you. Then curl the dominant hand towards you and turn the hand into a fist.

Question 6

Earth: Planet

Answer 6

Dominant hand:
Index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb and middle finger=slightly curled.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Place the middle and thumb on top of the hand by knuckles.

Question 7

Earthquake:

Answer 7

Dominant hand:
Index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb and middle finger=slightly curled.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Place the middle and thumb on top of the hand by the knuckles. Then shake both hands. Then change the dominant hand to an S handshape. Move both hands to the sides of the chest with the backs up. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended. Then shake both hands side to side.

Question 8

East:

Answer 8

Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then move the hand to the right.

Question 9

Easter:

Answer 9

Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
E handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side. Then turn both hands to face you and then turn them so that the back of the hand faces you. Repeat.
Notes: Similar to “Sunday”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
E handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were extended. Move the hand in an arc to the side of your chest.
Notes: Representing a basket handle that you put eggs in.

Question 10

Easy:

Answer 10

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled.
They are basically extended but more relaxed.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Move the dominant hand up and brush it against the back of the non-dominant hand as it moves up. Make that motion twice.

Question 11

Easy-over:

Answer 11

Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm up. Then flip the hand over so that the back is up.
Notes: I think this sign is only for over-easy eggs, but I’m not sure.

Question 12

Eat:

Answer 12

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Tap the tips of your fingers against your mouth once.

Question 13

Economics:

Answer 13

Dominant hand:
S handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Tap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand twice.

Question 14

Edit:

Answer 14

Dominant hand:
T handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Remove the thumb from between the index and middle finger. Move the hand upwards as well.
Notes: It also means “eliminate”, “get rid of”, and “omit”.

Question 15

Effect:

Answer 15

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downwards, and against each other.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then release the finger of the dominant hand and thrust it out, so it passes over the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “advice”, “advise”, “affected”, “counsel”, and “influence”.

Question 16

Egg:

Answer 16

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have the side of the middle finger on your dominant hand be on top of the non-dominant hand’s index finger. So, now your hands kind of form an X formation. Now slide the hands away from each other with the tips of the index and middle finger pointing to the floor.

Question 17

Either:

Answer 17

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand’s fingertips on top of the non-dominant hand’s fingertips. Then move the dominant hand’s index and middle fingers up and down asynchronously to tap against the non-dominant hand’s fingertips.

Question 18

Electricity:

Answer 18

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but still standing upwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the index fingers touch at the knuckles.
Notes: It also means “battery”.

Question 19

Elephant:

Answer 19

Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the hand by your nose. Move the hand outward, turning and moving the hand downwards and then coming back up.
Notes: This signifies the elephant’s trunk.

Question 20

Elevator:

Answer 20

Dominant hand: 
E handshape.  
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Place the index finger side of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand up and down once.

Question 21

Elf:

Answer 21

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and parallel to the index finger.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index and thumb point to your ears. Then move each hand away from your head to the side, slightly upwards, and then place the index finger and thumb against each other.

Question 22

Eliminate: Kill

Answer 22

Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the index finger pointing to the side. Then run the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand. (Not wrist to fingertips but from index-pinky).

Question 23

Eliminate: Edit

Answer 23

Dominant hand:
T handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Remove the thumb from between the index and middle finger. Move the hand upwards as well.
Notes: It also means “edit”, “get rid of”, and “omit”.

Question 24

Eliminate:

Answer 24

Version 1:
“Solve”.

Version 2:
“Remove”.

Question 25

Elope:

Answer 25

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed to the side. Place the index finger of the dominant hand between the middle and ring finger of the non-dominant hand. The index finger should be pointing upwards. Then move the dominant hand to the side. Notes: It also means “escape”. ```

Question 26

Else:

Answer 26

``` Dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=on top of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Then turn the hand so that it is turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. Notes: It also means “other”. ```

Question 27

Email:

Answer 27

Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: C handshape. Orientation: Have the dominant hand’s index finger move back and forth (2-3 times) inside the C formation of the non-dominant hand. Notes: To say “email me”, have the index finger start in front of your non-dominant hand and move it towards you. To say “email you”, have the dominant hand start near you and then end up past the non-dominant hand.

Question 28

Embarrass:

Answer 28

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the thumbs be touching the shoulders. Then move your shoulders and move your hands in small circles. Use inflection to look embarrassed on your face.

Question 29

Emergency:

Answer 29

Dominant hand: E handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand up and above your shoulder. Shake the hand from side to side with a scared look on your face for inflection.

Question 30

Emotion:

Answer 30

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: E handshape. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing upward if they were not curled). Have the hands at their respective sides of the chest. Then spin both hands in vertical circles.

Question 31

Employee:

Answer 31

“Work”+ “person” sign. | Notes: It also means “worker”.

Question 32

Empty:

Answer 32

Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated. Middle finger=extended but turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand (the dominant hand is not touching the non-dominant hand). Then swipe the dominant hand forward above the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the tips of the fingers. Notes: It also means “available” and “naked”.

Question 33

Encourage:

Answer 33

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=separated and slightly curled. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Then move both hands outwards, slightly moving closer to each other and back as you do so.

Question 34

End:

Answer 34

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the dominant hand on top of and perpendicular to the non-dominant hand. Have the dominant hand fall off the non-dominant hand.

Question 35

Engaged/engagement:

Answer 35

``` Dominant hand: E handshape. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side if they were extended. Then spin the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand and rest the dominant hand on the fingers of the non-dominant hand. Notes: The spin is not required. ```

Question 36

Engine:

Answer 36

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Put the hands together with the fingers interlocking. Rotate both wrists downward but do not unlock the fingers. Notes: It also means “factory”, “machine”, and “motor”.

Question 37

Engineer:

Answer 37

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Y handshape. Orientation: Have the hands in front of you with the back of both hands up. Have the hands touch at the tip of their thumbs. Then rotate the dominant hand up and down. Finally, do the “person” sign. Notes: Translates to ‘measure person’.

Question 38

English:

Answer 38

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and turned downward. Thumb against the side of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant arm in front of you with the back of the non-dominant hand up. Then have the dominant hand go over the non-dominant hand and curl the dominant hand over the side of the non-dominant hand.

Question 39

Enjoy:

Answer 39

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and against each other. Thumb=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the palms of your hands face you in about the middle of your chest with the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands in a small circle over the chest. Notes: This is similar to the “happy” sign, except that the circle does not move the hands away from the chest. It also means “appreciate” and “pleasure”.

Question 40

Enough:

Answer 40

``` Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingertips pointing away from you. Then slide the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand away from you. ```

Question 41

Enter:

Answer 41

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the non-dominant hand over the dominant hand. Have both hands near the middle of the chest. Then move the dominant hand out from under the non-dominant hand so that it sticks out.

Question 42

Enthusiastic:

Answer 42

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palms of the hands against each other. Rub the hands back and forth against each other. Notes: Use body language and an expression to show you are enthusiastic about something.

Question 43

Envious:

Answer 43

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the index finger near your mouth with the back of the hand facing you. Then turn the hand so that the palm faces you. Notes: It also means “jealous”. ```

Question 44

Environment:

Answer 44

``` Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the side of the non-dominant hand face you with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Spin the dominant hand in a horizontal circle above the non-dominant hand. ```

Question 45

Equal:

Answer 45

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingertips of the hands touching. Notes: It also means “fair”.

Question 46

Envelope:

Answer 46

``` Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb=extended. Index finger=slightly curled. Middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the index fingers and thumbs of both hands be facing each other to make a small rectangle shape. Then pull the hands away from each other and have the thumb and index finger touch. It also means “brick”, “card”, “check”, “sheet”, and “rectangle”. ```

Question 47

Errands:

Answer 47

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index and thumb=extended and parallel to each other. Middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palm of the hands up with the index finger and thumb pointing upwards. Then move both hands around in circles while tapping the index and thumb to each other. Notes: It is sort of a mash-up between the “what do” and “move around” sign.

Question 48

Escape:

Answer 48

Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed to the side. Place the index finger of the dominant hand between the middle and ring finger of the non-dominant hand. The index finger should be pointing upwards. Then move the dominant hand outwards. Notes: It also means “elope” with the proper context.

Question 49

Establish:

Answer 49

``` Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=extended. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the thumb pointing towards you. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing towards you. Then turn the dominant hand so that the thumb points upwards and place it on top of the non-dominant hand. Notes: It also means “set” or “set up”. ```

Question 50

Etc.:

Answer 50

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Middle-pinky=curled. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you. Then curl and uncurl the index finger as you move the hands further to their respective side.

Question 51

Eternal:

Answer 51

Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the index finger pointing upwards and then spin it in a circle. The finger must be pointing upwards the whole time. Notes: It also means “always” and “forever”.

Question 52

Eternity:

Answer 52

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the index finger pointing upwards and then spin it in a circle. The finger must be pointing upwards the whole time. Then change the handshape to a Y handshape and move the hand outwards slightly. ```

Question 53

Europe:

Answer 53

Dominant hand: E handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Spin the hand in a circle by your head. Then place the side of the hand against your head.

Question 54

Evaporate:

Answer 54

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated. Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Then move both hands up and close them into fists. Notes: It also means “absorb”, “adopt”, and “take up”.

Question 55

Everybody:

Answer 55

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the back of the hand up and the fingers pointing outwards, sweep the hand from one side to the other. Notes: It also means “all-over”, “everything”, and “worldwide”.

Question 56

Everyday:

Answer 56

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=bottom of it is on top of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the dominant hand’s thumb under the ear with the underside of the thumb up. Then move the hand to the front of your face (still by the side of your head) with the back of the thumb facing you. Make that motion quickly twice. Notes: It also means “daily”.

Question 57

Everyone:

Answer 57

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=resting on top of the index finger. Orientation: Have both hands turned towards the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended). The non-dominant hand stays stationary. The dominant hand starts higher than the non-dominant hand and moves in a circle next to the non-dominant hand. On the way back up, the index finger of the dominant hand is released.

Question 58

Everybody:

Answer 58

Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: A handshape. Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up. Cross both hands over (with the dominant hand on top to form an X formation. Then pull both hands back to their respective sides and change the handshape to a B handshape. Version 2: Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the back of the hand up and the fingers pointing outwards, sweep the hand from one side to the other. Notes: It also means “all-over”, “everybody”, and “worldwide”.

Question 59

Eww:

Answer 59

Fingerspell it.

Question 60

Ex-:

Answer 60

Sign “old” or fingerspell E-X to mean that something or someone is an ex.

Question 61

Exact:

Answer 61

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Middle-pinky=curled. Thumb=against the tip of the index finger. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Then spin the dominant hand in a circle over the non-dominant hand and place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Notes: Another version uses the F handshape. It also means “perfect”.

Question 62

Exaggerate:

Answer 62

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand outwards, moving your wrist up and down as you do so.

Question 63

Example:

Answer 63

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the index finger pointing to the side. Place the index finger at the top of the non-dominant hand’s palm, just below the fingers. Then, thrust the hands slightly forward and back. ```

Question 64

Except:

Answer 64

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upwards. Have the index and thumb of the dominant hand place the index finger of the non-dominant hand between them. Then move both hands upward. Notes: It is like you are picking one thing out of many things. Also means “special” and “unique”.

Question 65

Exercise:

Answer 65

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have both hands above your shoulders with the backs facing you. Move your hands from side to side or up and down slightly.

Question 66

Excited:

Answer 66

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated. MIddle finger=extended and turned downwards. Orientation: Have the palms face you and the hands at their respective shoulder. Spin both hands in quick asynchronous circles.

Question 67

Excuse:

Answer 67

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=tip on top of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then run the tips of the dominant hand across the non-dominant hand from the bottom to the tips of the fingers. Repeat this motion 2-3 times. Notes: Add the “me” sign afterward to say “excuse me”.

Question 68

Excursion:

Answer 68

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated. Middle finger=extended and turned downwards. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Put the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with the middle fingers hovering above each other. Move the hands to the side and spin both hands in circles as you do so.

Question 69

Exist:

Answer 69

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downward. Thumb=curled over the index finger. Non-dominant hand: Can be used or not. If used, in the same position as the dominant hand. Orientation: The tips of the fingers touch the sides of your chest. Notes: It also means “have” and “possess”.

Question 70

Expand: Elucidate, expansion

Answer 70

``` Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Place the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s index finger. Move the dominant hand away from the non-dominant hand and expand the fingers into a claw handshape. ```

Question 71

Expand: Grow outward

Answer 71

``` Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: C handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outward if they were fully extended. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Wrap the non-dominant hand around the dominant hand. Move both hands to their respective side of the chest and turn both into a claw handshape. ```

Question 72

Expand: Puff up

Answer 72

``` Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: C handshape. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Wrap the non-dominant hand around the dominant hand. Turn the dominant hand into a C handshape, and with the non-dominant hand, make an O with your hands. ```

Question 73

Expensive:

Answer 73

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards. Thumb=touching the tip of the other fingers. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the back of the dominant fingers against the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand to the side of the non-dominant hand and turn the dominant hand so that the back of it is up. Then extend and separate all the fingers on the dominant hand.

Question 74

Experience:

Answer 74

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended, separated and turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Rub the fingers against your cheek, moving down to the line of your jaw. Place the fingers together and place the thumb against the other fingertips.

Question 75

Expert:

Answer 75

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the thumb and index finger touch your chin and then take it away quickly.

Question 76

Explain:

Answer 76

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: F handshape. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointing outward. Then move both hands back and forth asynchronously. Notes: It also means “describe” and “instructions”.

Question 77

Express:

Answer 77

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of both hands up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Place the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand and in front of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands outward, separate them slightly, and extend and separate the fingers.

Question 78

Extend:

Answer 78

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand outwards.

Question 79

Eyes:

Answer 79

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Point to each eye. ```

Question 80

Exclude:

Answer 80

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the side of the dominant hand against the middle of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand off the non-dominant hand. The back of the dominant hand will now be up with the fingers pointing to the side.

Question 81

Economy:

Answer 81

Dominant hand: E handshape (low content), “Money” (high context) Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Tap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand twice.

Question 82

Earth: Soil Synoynm

Answer 82

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended, against each other, and turned downwards. Thumb=tip touching the tips of the other fingers. Orientation: Have the palm face you with the fingers pointing upwards in their current state. Rub the thumb against the other fingers. Notes: Also means “dirt”, “gritty”, “material”, “sand”, and “soil”, “substance”.

Question 83

Elementary school:

Answer 83

Dominant hand: E handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand facing you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand and shake it back and forth.

Question 84

Eager:

Answer 84

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Rub the palms of your hands back and forth against each other. Look eager on your face.

Question 85

Eggplant:

Answer 85

“Egg” + “plant”.

Question 86

E-transfer:

Answer 86

Fingerspell “e” + “transfer”.

Question 87

Event:

Answer 87

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated. Middle finger=extended and turned downwards. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Run the tip of the middle finger against the sides of your chest and then off when they reach the shoulders. Notes: It’s like a more neutral/less excited version of “what’s up”.