| A | B |
| election | an official occasion where political or administrative candidates are chosen |
| eligible | able to be chosen |
| illegible | unable to be read |
| elect | to choose |
| electoral | a group who can choose |
| electorate | an area from which someone is chosen |
| lectern | a stand from which someone reads |
| lecture | something read or presented for education |
| selective | making choices |
| elegant | (selectively) stylish |
| elite (though Fr.) | the best people (chosen because of their skills) |
| legion | a number of soldiers chosen for their ability |
| neglect | to not choose |
| intelligible | able to be understood (to take on board after reading is to understand) |
| negligent | deliberately choosing not to do something |
| lexicon | a selection of words |
| legend | something chosen to be remembered because of its significance |
| intellect | ability to choose, read, understand |
| delectable | chosen because of its appeal |
| delight (through Fr.) | pleasure |