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A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

östlich
Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
Sie studierte östliche Philosophie an der Universität.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

Prüfungen
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC führt strenge Prüfungen durch.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

erhöhen, anheben, auf ein höheres oder beeindruckenderes Niveau anheben
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Gute Führung kann die Teamleistung erhöhen.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandieren
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktivitäten auf neue Märkte auszudehnen.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

Flucht; Entkommen; Befreiung
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
Die Flucht des Gefangenen aus dem Gefängnis schockierte die Behörden.
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

abscheulich
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
Der Film war so abscheulich, dass viele Leute früh aus dem Kino gingen.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

extrapolating

extrapolieren
Meaning
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year.
Durch Extrapolation der aktuellen Daten können wir die Trends für das nächste Jahr schätzen.
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

Notfall
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
Ein finanzieller Notfall kann jederzeit auftreten.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Er hielt eine Lobrede für seinen scheidenden Lehrer.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

jeder
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Jeder muss sein eigenes Mittagessen mitbringen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

anspruchsrecht geben
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Angestellte haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

Fehler; Irrtum
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
Der Fehler in der Berechnung führte zu falschen Ergebnissen.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

Emissionen
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
Kohlenstoffemissionen steigen weltweit an.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

beschäftigt; involviert; verlobt
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
Er ist in eine wichtige Forschung beschäftigt.
A1 noun /iːst/

east

osten
Meaning
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

Ethik
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
Unternehmensethik erfordert, dass Unternehmen fair und verantwortungsbewusst handeln.
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

Exodus
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
Es gab einen plötzlichen Exodus von Arbeitern, nachdem der Streik begann.
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

Extensor-Muskel
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
Die Extensor-Muskeln im Arm helfen, den Ellbogen zu strecken.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

mit erhabenem Design verzieren
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
Die Einladungskarte war mit goldenen Buchstaben geprägt.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

Wortgeschichte
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
Die Etymologie des Wortes 'Gehalt' stammt vom lateinischen Wort für Salz.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

endlos; unendlich; unbegrenzt
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
Der Ozean schien vom Ufer aus endlos.
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

Feindschaft
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
Die Feindschaft zwischen den beiden Familien dauerte über Generationen.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

Entstehung
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
Das Entstehen neuer Technologien hat die Kommunikation verändert.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

austreiben
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Der Priester wurde gerufen, um den Geist aus dem Haus zu vertreiben.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

Entkommen
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Seine ständige Entkommen von Verantwortung frustrierte seine Kollegen.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

ausgestorben
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Einige Arten werden aufgrund der Überfischung aussterben.
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

Ereignisse
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
Es fanden mehrere Ereignisse im ganzen Land statt.
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

elektromagnetisch
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
Elektromagnetische Kräfte stoßen Protonen ab.
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

Ära
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
Dinosaurier lebten vor Millionen von Jahren, in einer anderen Ära.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

unterhalten
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Der Komiker unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen Witzen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

eklektisch
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
Ihr Musikgeschmack ist eklektisch, von klassischer Musik bis zu Hip-Hop.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

erfreuen
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
Der Erfolg des Projekts hat das ganze Team erfreut.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

erkunden
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Sie beschlossen, gemeinsam den Wald zu erkunden.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

verabscheuen
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
Die Gemeinschaft verabscheute den korrupten Politiker.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

außerhalb des rechtlichen Systems durchgeführt
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Die Aktivisten verurteilten die extrajudiziellen Morde.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

Exponent
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Sie ist eine führende Exponentin des modernen Tanzes.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Der Patient erlitt eine tödliche Lungenembolie.
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

umgeben
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
Die Berge umgeben das kleine Tal.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

elektrisch
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
Das elektrische System im Haus muss repariert werden.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Erde; Boden;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Die Astronauten konnten die Erde von ihrem Raumschiff aus im Orbit sehen.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

wahlbezogen
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Der Wahlprozess im Land wurde in den letzten Jahren reformiert.
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

bereichern
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
Weltraumforschung bereichert das menschliche Verständnis.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

entfernen
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
Der Chirurg entfernte den Tumor erfolgreich.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

Sprudel
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Ihre Sprudel machte sie zum Leben der Party.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
Dieser Service ist ausschließlich für Premium-Mitglieder verfügbar.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

Ebene, Rang, Stufe
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Er stieg in die oberste Ebene der Unternehmenswelt auf.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

Ein perfektes Beispiel für eine bestimmte Qualität oder Art; die beste Darstellung von etwas
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Sie ist der Inbegriff von Anmut und Freundlichkeit.
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

Euphonie
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
Die Rede des Redners war voll von Euphonie und Rhythmus.
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

Eklektizismus
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
Die Arbeit des Architekten zeigt Eklektizismus, indem moderne und traditionelle Elemente miteinander vermischt werden.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

Unternehmen, besonders ein gewagtes oder komplexes Projekt
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
Das Raumfahrtunternehmen erforderte Jahre der Planung und Vorbereitung.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

Gestank
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
Der Gestank aus der Fabrik verbreitete sich im ganzen Viertel.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

verweisen
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
Der Student wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens von der Schule verwiesen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

Eingriff
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Die Dorfbewohner protestierten gegen den Eingriff in ihr Ackerland.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

erlebend
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Die Reisenden erleben den Nervenkitzel des Abenteuers.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

Bemühung
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
Der Versuch, den Weltraumtourismus zu innovieren, ist ehrgeizig.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

Keramik
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
Das Geschäft zeigte schöne Keramik-Töpfe und -Schalen.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

Epizykloid
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
Der Mathematiker zeigte, wie man einen Epizykloid zeichnet.
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

Flagge
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
Das Schiff hisste seine nationale Flagge, bevor es den Hafen verließ.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

ermutigen
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Die Worte des Trainers ermutigten das Team, aggressiv zu spielen.
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

extrapolieren
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
Wissenschaftler extrapolieren Klimaveränderungen basierend auf vergangenen Daten.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

Korrektur
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
Der Artikel erforderte mehrere Korrekturen, bevor er druckfertig war.
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

präzise; genau; völlig korrekt
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
Bitte geben Sie mir die genaue Uhrzeit des Treffens.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

zweckmäßig
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
Es war zweckmäßig, den kürzeren Weg zu nehmen, trotz der Risiken.
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

eben; gleichmäßig; flach
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
Die Oberfläche war vollständig eben und glatt.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

meiden
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Sie entschied sich, Junkfood für eine gesündere Diät zu meiden.
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

erzieherisch; lehrreich; informativ
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
Die Dokumentation war sehr lehrreich und informativ.
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

je, immer; auf jede Weise
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
Bist du jemals in Paris gewesen?
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

Beschäftigung
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
Die Beschäftigung war auf Urdu-Sprecher beschränkt.
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

ausgezeichnet; hervorragend; exzellent;
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
Sie erhielt ausgezeichnete Noten in allen ihren Fächern.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

Extremität
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Er wurde an das Extrem seiner Geduld gedrängt.
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

böse
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
Sie glaubten, der Bösewicht sei die Verkörperung des Bösen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

ausstatten
Meaning
To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.
Example
The university was endowed with a generous donation.
Die Universität wurde mit einer großzügigen Spende ausgestattet.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

alltäglich
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
Diese Schuhe sind perfekt für den täglichen Gebrauch.
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

Einkommen
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
Ihr monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um ihre Familie zu unterstützen.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

Umweltzerstörung
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
Umweltzerstörung bedroht die Biodiversität.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

Hauptgericht
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
Das Signature-Steak des Restaurants wurde als Hauptgericht serviert.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

ekstatisch
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Die Fans waren ekstatisch, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

sonst noch
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
Brauchen Sie noch etwas?
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

Emanzipation
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
Die Emanzipation der Sklaven war ein bedeutender Moment in der amerikanischen Geschichte.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

Kante; schneidender Rand
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du dich nicht an der scharfen Kante des Messers schneidest.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

auffällig darstellen
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
Das Logo des Teams war auf ihren Uniformen eingeblazen.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

Bewertung
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Eine genaue Bewertung hilft dabei, die Nachhaltigkeit von Ressourcen zu bestimmen.
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

Zugabe
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
Die Band kehrte auf die Bühne zurück für eine Zugabe.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

verblasst
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
Der Nebel begann zu verschwinden, als die Sonne höher stieg.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

Dringlichkeit
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
In Kriegszeiten erfordert die Dringlichkeit der Situation schnelle Entscheidungen.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisieren
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
Der Schauspieler musste improvisieren, als er seine Zeilen vergaß.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

gering
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sie überlebten mit geringen Rationen während der Reise.
B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

erlassen
Meaning
to make into law; to perform or act out
Example
The government decided to enact a new policy on education.
Die Regierung entschied sich, eine neue Bildungspolitik zu erlassen.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

aufbrauchbar
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Kohle und Öl sind aufbrauchbare Ressourcen.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumieren
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Die Archäologen beschlossen, die alten Überreste zu exhumieren.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

wesentlich
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
Wasser ist essenziell für das Leben.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

Egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
Sie mied ihn, weil er ein selbstsüchtiger Egoist war.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

kündigen
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
Der Vermieter entschied sich, die Mieter wegen Nichtzahlung der Miete zu kündigen.
B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

E-Commerce
Meaning
The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.
Example
E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.
E-Commerce hat die Art und Weise, wie Menschen einkaufen, revolutioniert.
A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

genießen
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
Ich genieße es, in meiner Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

Ärgernis; schrecklicher Anblick
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
Das verlassene Gebäude ist zu einem Ärgernis in der Nachbarschaft geworden.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

essen
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Wir essen um 19 Uhr zu Abend.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

entlasten
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
Das Gericht hat sie von allen Anklagen entlastet.
C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

egalitär
Meaning
Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example
The new law promotes an egalitarian society.
Das neue Gesetz fördert eine egalitäre Gesellschaft.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

außergewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
Außergewöhnliches Talent treibt Innovation an.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

ausbeuten / nutzen
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Kinderarbeit auszubeuten.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

Sehvermögen
Meaning
the ability to see; vision
Example
Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
Regelmäßige Augenuntersuchungen sind wichtig, um das Sehvermögen zu erhalten.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

Vollständigkeit
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
Er sah den Film in seiner Gesamtheit.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

Außenbereich; äußere; äußere Oberfläche
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
Die Außenansicht des Gebäudes war in hellen Farben gestrichen.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

entschuldbar
Meaning
Able to be forgiven or justified.
Example
Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.
Ihr Fehler war entschuldbar, wenn man die Umstände berücksichtigt.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

hervorstechen
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Sie versucht immer, in ihren Studien hervorzustechen.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

eifrig; enthusiastisch; begierig; aufgeregt
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Sie war begierig darauf, ihren neuen Job zu beginnen.
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Anwesen
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Die Familie besass ein grosses Anwesen auf dem Land.
C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

reitend
Meaning
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
Example
She won several equestrian competitions.
Sie hat mehrere Reitwettbewerbe gewonnen.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

Elite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Nur die Elite wurde zu der exklusiven Veranstaltung eingeladen.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

nachahmen
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Junge Athleten ahmen oft ihre Idole nach.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

überall
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Das Internet ermöglicht es uns, mit Menschen überall zu verbinden.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

Auslassung
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
Der Schriftsteller verwendete eine Auslassung, um zu zeigen, dass ein Teil des Zitats ausgelassen wurde.
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

Beweis
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
Der Detektiv fand entscheidende Beweise, die den mysteriösen Fall lösten.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

Expedition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
Die Bergsteigerexpedition erforderte Monate der sorgfältigen Planung und Vorbereitung.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

Berechtigung
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Die Eignungskriterien gewährleisten Fairness.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutionär
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Die evolutionären Veränderungen in den Arten sind faszinierend.
A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

Elefant
Meaning
a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk
Example
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
Der Elefant ist das größte Landtier der Welt.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

Enklave
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
Die Stadt hat eine kleine italienische Enklave, in der Traditionen bewahrt werden.