🔤 Vocabulary Bank
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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."
extract
Intermediate
/ɪkˈstrækt/
To pull out or take information from a larger text or source.
"Can you extract the key facts from that research paper?"
facilities
Elementary
/fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
Services or equipment provided by a place (gym, pool, restaurant)
"The hotel has excellent facilities including a swimming pool and gym."
facility
Elementary
/fəˈsɪləti/
A service or equipment provided at a hotel (WiFi, parking, pool, breakfast).
"The hotel has many facilities: a gym, restaurant, and free parking."
fade in/out
Intermediate
/feɪd ɪn/aʊt/
When sound gradually gets louder (in) or quieter (out), especially music in radio
"The music faded out and the host began speaking about today's top story."
faithfulness
Advanced
/ˈfeɪθfəlnəs/
The degree to which reported speech accurately preserves the original meaning and tone
"Using 'claim' instead of 'say' affects the faithfulness of your reported speech to the original message."
fallacy
Advanced
/ˈfæləsi/
A mistaken belief or a flaw in reasoning that makes an argument invalid
"The speaker's argument contained a logical fallacy by assuming that correlation implies causation."
false cognate
Advanced
/ˌfɔːls kɒɡˈneɪt/
Words that look or sound similar in two languages but have different meanings
"The Spanish word 'embarazada' is a false cognate with English 'embarrassed'—it actually means pregnant."
fancy
Intermediate
/ˈfænsi/
(British) To want to do something; to be interested in doing something.
"Do you fancy going out tonight, or would you rather stay in?"
fare
Elementary
/feər/
The price you pay for a journey on public transport or a taxi
"Bus fares in this city are very affordable for tourists."
father
Beginner
/ˈfɑːðər/
Your male parent; also called Dad or Pop informally.
"My father taught me how to cook when I was young."
feasibility
Upper Intermediate
/ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/
Whether something is possible to do or achieve in practice
"We need to assess the feasibility of launching this project within six months."
fever
Elementary
/ˈfiːvər/
When your body temperature is higher than normal because of illness
"She has a fever of 39 degrees, so she should stay home."
figurative language
Upper Intermediate
/ˈfɪɡərətɪv ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Words used imaginatively for effect, not meant literally (metaphor, simile)
"The poet uses figurative language like 'time is a thief' to create emotion."
filler words
Intermediate
/ˈfɪlər wɜːrdz/
Sounds or words used unconsciously while speaking, such as 'um,' 'uh,' or 'like,' that don't add meaning
"Try to minimize filler words in interviews because they can make you sound less confident."
findings
Upper Intermediate
/ˈfaɪndɪŋz/
The results or conclusions discovered through research or investigation
"The findings suggest that sleep quality affects academic performance."
finish
Beginner
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/
Complete something; stop doing an activity
"I finish work at 5:30pm and go to the gym."
finish work
Beginner
/ˈfɪnɪʃ wɜːrk/
To stop working and leave your job for the day.
"I usually finish work at 5 PM."
flight number
Elementary
/flaɪt ˈnʌmbər/
The unique code that identifies a specific airplane journey.
"Your flight number is BA 247 to London."
flow
Elementary
/floʊ/
The smooth, natural way ideas move from one to another in writing or speech.
"Using connectors helps your writing flow better."
fluctuate
Intermediate
/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
Change or vary irregularly; go up and down
"The price of coffee fluctuates depending on the weather and market demand."
fluctuation
Intermediate
/ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/
An irregular change or variation; going up and down
"The fluctuation in temperature makes it difficult to plan outdoor events."
fluffy
Elementary
/ˈflʌfi/
Light and soft, full of tiny air bubbles
"The cake tastes better when it is light and fluffy."
Fold
Elementary
/foʊld/
Gently combine light ingredients to avoid losing air or texture
"Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture carefully."
follow
Beginner
/ˈfɑːloʊ/
To do what someone tells you to do; to go in the same direction as someone
"Follow the steps in order or the recipe won't work."