🔤 Vocabulary Bank
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elaborate
Upper Intermediate
/ɪˈlæbərət/
To add more details or explain something in greater depth
"When the host asked him to elaborate on his point, he gave fascinating new information."
elaboration
Intermediate
/ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/
Adding more detail or explanation to develop an idea more fully.
"Don't just state your point — add elaboration by explaining why it matters."
eldest / oldest
Elementary
/ˈeldəst/ /ˈoʊldəst/
The first-born child; the person who was born first in a family
"My eldest brother is 35, and I'm the youngest at 22."
ellipsis
Advanced
/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/
The omission of words from a sentence, shown by three dots (...)
"She wanted to explain everything, but... well, there wasn't time."
eloquence
Advanced
/ˈɛləkwəns/
The ability to speak or write fluently, persuasively, and expressively
"The candidate's eloquence won over many undecided voters during the debate."
eloquent
Advanced
/ˈɛləkwənt/
Fluent, persuasive, and expressive in speaking or writing, often formal and refined
"The diplomat's eloquent speech about international cooperation moved the entire audience."
Eloquent
Upper Intermediate
/ˈeləkwənt/
Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
""She gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience.""
elucidate
Advanced
/ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/
To explain something clearly and in detail
"The professor took time to elucidate the complex theoretical framework underlying quantum mechanics."
em dash
Advanced
/ɛm dæʃ/
A long horizontal line (—) used to create emphasis or pause in text
"The solution was obvious—he simply hadn't looked closely enough."
eminent
Advanced
/ˈemɪnənt/
Outstanding, distinguished, or renowned in a particular field or area
"Citing eminent scholars strengthens your abstract's credibility."
empathy
Upper Intermediate
/ˈempəθi/
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
"Listening with empathy means trying to feel what the speaker feels."
emphasis
Intermediate
/ˈemfəsɪs/
Special importance or attention given to something through tone, volume, or repetition.
"She placed strong emphasis on the word 'never,' repeating it twice to show how important it was."
emphasize
Upper Intermediate
/ˈemfəsaɪz/
To give special importance or prominence to something
"The marker 'indeed' emphasizes that a statement is particularly significant."
empirical
Upper Intermediate
/ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl/
Based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory alone
"The empirical evidence from 500 participants supports the hypothesis."
endangered species
Intermediate
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd ˈspiːʃiːz/
Animals or plants at serious risk of becoming extinct in the near future.
"The panda is no longer an endangered species thanks to conservation efforts."
endurance
Intermediate
/ɪnˈdjʊərəns/
The ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time
"Long-distance running requires a lot of physical endurance and mental strength."
engagement
Upper Intermediate
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
The state of being interested and involved in something
"The speaker's use of humor increased audience engagement throughout the talk."
enthusiasm
Upper Intermediate
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
Strong excitement and interest in something; showing genuine passion
"Your enthusiasm for the company should shine through your cover letter."
Enthusiasm
Elementary
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
Intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
""Her enthusiasm for learning English inspired the whole class.""
entrance
Beginner
/ˈentrəns/
A way in; the place where you go into a building or area.
"The entrance to the shop is on the right side of the building."
entrance fee
Intermediate
/ˈen.trəns fiː/
Money you pay to enter a place like a museum or attraction
"The entrance fee for the museum is €12, but students get a 50% discount."
entry
Intermediate
/ˈentri/
Permission to go into a place; also the price to enter.
"Entry to the museum is free on Sundays."
enunciate
Intermediate
/ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/
To pronounce words clearly and distinctly when speaking
"During presentations, it's important to enunciate your words so the audience can understand you easily."
epistemic
Advanced
/ˌepɪˈstemɪk/
Relating to knowledge or ways of knowing; expressing degrees of certainty about claims
"**Epistemic** markers like 'arguably' help writers express uncertainty about their conclusions."
epistemology
Advanced
/ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/
The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and limits of knowledge
"Epistemology questions what we can truly know and how we know it."
equal importance
Elementary
/ˈiː.kwəl ɪmˈpɔːr.təns/
When two or more things have the same level of value or significance.
"Both ideas have equal importance, so we use 'and' to connect them."
ethos
Advanced
/ˈiːθɒs/
A speaker's credibility and trustworthiness, one of three classical appeals used in persuasion
"The doctor's ethos was strengthened by her 30 years of medical practice and published research."
etymology
Upper Intermediate
/ˌetɪˈmɒlədʒi/
the origin and history of a word and how its meaning has changed
"The etymology of 'sandwich' comes from the Earl of Sandwich who invented it."
evening
Beginner
/ˈiːv.nɪŋ/
The time of day from late afternoon until night, roughly 6 PM to 9 PM.
"We'll cook dinner together Friday evening."
every day
Beginner
/ˈevri deɪ/
Each day; daily; all days without stopping
"She goes to the gym every day after work."
evidence
Upper Intermediate
/ˈɛvɪdəns/
Facts, data, research, or examples used to support and prove claims or arguments in academic writing
"The researcher provided strong evidence from multiple studies to support her hypothesis about language acquisition."
evidence (writing)
Upper Intermediate
/ˈevɪdəns/
Facts, examples, or quotes that support your argument
"Include strong evidence from credible sources to convince your readers."
evoke
Advanced
/ɪˈvoʊk/
To bring forth or bring to mind a feeling, memory, image, or response
"The old photograph evoked powerful memories of her childhood in the countryside."
exacerbate
Advanced
/ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/
To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse or more intense
"The drought was exacerbated by unusually high temperatures during the growing season."
exception
Intermediate
/ɪkˈsepʃən/
Something that is different from the usual rule.
"The museum is open daily, with the exception of Mondays."
excuse me
Beginner
/ɪkˈskjuːz mi/
Polite phrase to get someone's attention before asking a question
"Excuse me, where is the bathroom?"
exegesis
Advanced
/ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/
Detailed explanation or interpretation of a text, especially historical or religious writing
"The scholar's exegesis of ancient manuscripts provided new insights into medieval life."
exercise
Elementary
/ˈɛksəsaɪz/
Physical activity that keeps your body healthy and strong.
"I do 30 minutes of exercise every morning to stay healthy."
exhausted
Intermediate
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
Extremely tired, physically or mentally worn out after effort
"I'm exhausted after working two shifts back-to-back."
exit
Beginner
/ˈeksɪt/
A way out; the place where you leave a building or area.
"In case of emergency, please use the nearest exit."
expect
Elementary
/ɪkˈspekt/
To think something will happen; to wait for something
"Expect rain this evening, so bring an umbrella."
Expensive / Cheap
Elementary
/ɪkˈspen.sɪv/ /tʃiːp/
Expensive = high price; Cheap = low price (not necessarily poor quality)
"Designer clothes are expensive, but you can find cheap alternatives online."
experience
Elementary
/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
Knowledge or skill gained from doing something over time (uncountable)
"How much experience do you have in teaching English?"
experienced
Beginner
/ɪkˈspɪriənst/
Having done something for a long time and being good at it.
"She's an experienced teacher with 15 years of work."
expertise
Upper Intermediate
/ˌekspɜːrˈtiːz/
Deep knowledge or skill in a particular subject or field
"Her expertise in marine biology made her the perfect person to interview for the documentary."
Expiry date
Beginner
/ɪkˈspaɪəri deɪt/
The last date you should use a product; after this date, don't use it.
"The expiry date on this milk is December 15th, so I need to drink it before then."
explore
Elementary
/ɪkˈsplɔːr/
to travel around a place to discover and see new things
"I love to explore new streets and find hidden shops in the city."
extended family
Elementary
/ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfæməli/
Family members beyond parents and children, like cousins, aunts, and uncles.
"My extended family always gathers at my grandmother's house for holidays."