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C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Physische Zeichen im Gehirn für die Speicherung und den Abruf von Erinnerungen
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Wissenschaftler studieren Engramme, um zu verstehen, wie Erinnerungen gespeichert werden.
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

leer; ohne Inhalt
Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
Das Glas ist leer und muss wieder aufgefüllt werden.
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

emotional
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
Sie wurde emotional an ihr Haustier gebunden.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

ertragen
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Er musste Jahre der Not ertragen, bevor er Erfolg hatte.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

verwickelt
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
Sie fand sich in einem hitzigen familiären Streit verwickelt.
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

Auge; Sicht
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
Ihre Augen funkelten vor Freude.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

evanescent

vergänglich
Meaning
Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
Example
The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs war vergänglich, sie verschwand in wenigen Minuten.
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

usw.
Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
Der Laden verkauft Früchte, Gemüse, Milchprodukte usw.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

spontan; improvisiert
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
Der Redner hielt eine beeindruckende extemporäre Rede auf der Konferenz.
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

Adler
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über den Bergen.
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 /ˈɛrənt/

errant

irreführend
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
Der Lehrer disziplinierte den irreführenden Schüler.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

Emission
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Autohersteller reduzieren die Kohlenstoffemissionen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

verschönern
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Er neigt dazu, Geschichten zu verschönern, um sie interessanter zu machen.
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.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

überschwänglich
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Sie gab ihm einen überschwänglichen Empfang nach seiner langen Reise.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

ausdauer
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Einen Marathon zu laufen erfordert außergewöhnliche Ausdauer.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquisit
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
Die exquisite Handwerkskunst der Uhr machte sie zu einem Sammlerstück.
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

Ensemble, Gruppe
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
Das Theaterensemble gab eine spektakuläre Aufführung.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

peinlichkeit
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Ihr Gesicht wurde nach dem Fehler rot vor Peinlichkeit.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

Schulterklappe
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
Die Uniform des Generals hatte an jeder Schulter eine goldene Schulterklappe.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

fesseln
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
Die Tricks des Magiers fesselten die Kinder.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

Epos
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
Die Ilias ist eines der berühmtesten Epen der Weltliteratur.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

verliebt sein
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Sie war verliebt in die schöne Landschaft.
C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

Endorphine
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.
Example
Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.
Bewegung setzt Endorphine frei, die Stress und Schmerzen reduzieren.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

Bereicherung
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
Kulturelle Bereicherung fördert ein tieferes Verständnis der Traditionen.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

extrudieren
Meaning
to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold
Example
The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.
Die Fabrik extrudiert Kunststoffrohre mit modernen Maschinen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

himmlisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Sie verbrachten eine himmlische Woche auf der ruhigen Insel.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

Augenzeuge
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
Die Polizei befragte mehrere Augenzeugen des Unfalls.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

ätzen
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
Die Künstlerin hat ihre Initialen in das Glas geätzt.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

Erklärung; Klarstellung;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Der Lehrer gab eine detaillierte Erklärung des komplexen mathematischen Konzepts.
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

unternehmerisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
Sein unternehmerischer Geist führte ihn dazu, ein erfolgreiches Startup zu gründen.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

Augenbraue
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Sie zog ihre Augenbraue in Überraschung hoch.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

Wahl
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
Die Wahl findet nächsten Monat statt.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Ermächtigung
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Empowerment-Initiativen steigern das Vertrauen.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

explizit
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
Die Anweisungen waren explizit, ohne Raum für Verwirrung zu lassen.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

Umschlag
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Sie versiegelte den Brief in einem Umschlag und schickte ihn ab.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

Episode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Die letzte Episode des Dramas wurde von Millionen gesehen.
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

endemisch
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
Der Bengalische Tiger ist endemisch im indischen Subkontinent.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

Expansion
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
Freiwilligenarbeit hilft bei der Expansion sozialer Netzwerke.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

quälend
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
Sie war nach dem Unfall in unerträglichen Schmerzen.
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

vorbildlich
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
Sie wurde für ihre vorbildliche Arbeitsmoral und Hingabe gelobt.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

ausgleichen
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
Das Team hat das Ergebnis in der letzten Minute ausgeglichen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

lebendig
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Sie hatte eine lebendige Persönlichkeit, die jeden Raum erhellte.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimentell
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Die Wissenschaftler entwickelten ein experimentelles Medikament zur Behandlung von Krebs.
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

Elefantenapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
Der Elefantenapfel wird verwendet, um köstliche Marmeladen und eingelegtes Gemüse herzustellen.
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 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.
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

Verdunstungskühler
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
Der Verdunstungskühler funktioniert am besten in trockenen Klimazonen.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

erwecken
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
Das alte Lied erweckte Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit.
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

Ekliptik
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
Die Ekliptik ist die Ebene der Erdumlaufbahn um die Sonne.
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.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

Ausgabe; Kosten;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Die Reisekosten für die Geschäftsreise wurden vom Unternehmen übernommen.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

Mündung
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
Die Stadt liegt in der Nähe der Mündung des Flusses.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

ausgeschlossen; abgelehnt
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
Er fühlte sich von den Gruppenaktivitäten und Gesprächen ausgeschlossen.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

überhöht
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
Das Hotel verlangte einen überhöhten Preis für ein einfaches Zimmer.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

ausbeuterisch
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Die Arbeiter protestierten gegen die ausbeuterischen Praktiken der Fabrik.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

hervorrufen
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
Die Frage des Lehrers hat nachdenkliche Antworten von den Schülern hervorgebracht.
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

Exkretion
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
Exkretion ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung eines gesunden Körpers.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

Epitaph
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
Der Grabstein trug ein Epitaph, das den Mut des Soldaten ehrte.
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

Achtung
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
Sie wird von ihren Kollegen hoch geschätzt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

begegnen / auf etwas stoßen
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Während der Wanderung stießen wir auf einen wilden Bären.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

neidisch; eifersüchtig
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Sie fühlte sich neidisch auf das neue Auto ihrer Freundin.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

sparen
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Familien versuchen zu sparen, indem sie unnötige Ausgaben kürzen.
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 /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

Ausmaß; Umfang; Reichweite
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
Das Ausmaß des Schadens, der durch die Überschwemmung verursacht wurde, war enorm.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

wirksam
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
Ihre wirksamen Bemühungen brachten Frieden in die Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

Staffelei
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
Der Künstler stellte die Leinwand auf die Staffelei, bevor er mit dem Malen begann.
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

vulkanische Eruption
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
Der vulkanische Ausbruch zwang Tausende von Menschen, das Gebiet zu evakuieren.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

ausgeglichen
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Er bewahrte während der Krise eine gleichmäßige Haltung.
A2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

electric

elektrisch
Meaning
Relating to or operated by electricity.
Example
The room was lit by an electric lamp.
Der Raum war mit einer elektrischen Lampe beleuchtet.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

Protest
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Sein Protest gegen die unfairen Regeln wurde ignoriert.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

erweitern
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
Die Erweiterung von Bildungschancen hilft, Ungleichheit zu verringern.
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

der charakteristische Geist einer Kultur, Ära oder Gemeinschaft
Meaning
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Example
The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.
Das Ethos des Unternehmens basiert auf Innovation und Integrität.
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

ohrenbetäubend
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
Das ohrenbetäubende Geräusch des Feueralarms erschreckte alle.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

sich niederlassen, verstecken
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Sie setzte sich gemütlich in einen Sessel neben dem Kamin.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Sein abschweifender Vortrag ließ die Studenten über das Hauptthema verwirrt zurück.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

ganz; vollständig; ungeteilt
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
Sie las das ganze Buch in einem Durchgang.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

enorm; riesig; kolossal
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
Der Elefant war enorm und wog mehrere Tonnen.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

etabliert
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
Die Demokratie wurde unter starker Führung etabliert.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

existieren
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
Dinosaurier existierten vor Millionen von Jahren.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

ewig
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
Der Dichter schrieb über seine ewige Liebe zur Natur.
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
Die Schönheit der Kirschblüten ist vergänglich.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

Ätiologie
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Ärzte untersuchen die Ätiologie des neuen Virus.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

einschreiben
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
Sie beschloss, sich für einen Sprachkurs einzuschreiben, um ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

eine Reise beginnen
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
Die Gruppe beginnt eine lange Reise.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

Elektrotyp
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
Der Drucker benutzte ein Elektrotyp, um mehrere Kopien der Seite zu erstellen.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

umfassend und vollständig
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
Der Bericht liefert eine umfassende Analyse des Problems.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

entfremdet
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
Sie fühlte sich nach dem langen Streit von ihrer Familie entfremdet.
B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

wirtschaftliches Wachstum
Meaning
The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.
Example
The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.
Das wirtschaftliche Wachstum des Landes war im letzten Jahrzehnt bemerkenswert.
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.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

Ereignis
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
Das Konzert war das größte Ereignis des Jahres.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

Rätsel
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
Das Leben bleibt für viele ein Rätsel.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

erklären
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
Der Professor versuchte, die Relativitätstheorie für seine Studenten zu erklären.
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

Gefühle
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
Die Gefühle waren während der Proteste sehr intensiv.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

Leitartikel
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Leitartikel, der die Politik der Regierung kritisierte.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

rasch und effizient
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
Die Bewerbung wurde rasch und effizient bearbeitet.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

einbeziehen
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
Das Projekt wird alle Aspekte der ländlichen Entwicklung einbeziehen.
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

Tontopf
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
Der Tontopf hält Wasser im Sommer auf natürliche Weise kühl.
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

elektrische Bohrmaschine
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
Er benutzte eine elektrische Bohrmaschine, um Löcher in die Wand zu bohren, um Bilder aufzuhängen.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

Ausflug; Exkursion
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
Die Schule organisierte einen Ausflug ins Wissenschaftsmuseum für alle Schüler.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

Ausgang
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
Die Notausgangstür bot einen Ausgang für die gefangenen Arbeiter.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

sehr verärgert
Meaning
greatly annoyed or irritated
Example
She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.
Sie warf ihm nach seinen wiederholten Fehlern einen sehr verärgerten Blick zu.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

entschärfen
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Taten seines Klienten zu entschärfen, indem er seine schwierige Kindheit hervorhob.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

Ausgabe
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
Die neueste Ausgabe des Magazins wurde schnell verkauft.
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

lauschen
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Sie stand nahe der Tür, um ihre Unterhaltung zu belauschen.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

besonders; insbesondere; vor allem
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Ich liebe alle Früchte, besonders Mangos.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

geschätzt
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
Die geschätzten Kosten des Projekts betragen fünf Millionen Dollar.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

sprudeln
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
Die Limonade begann zu sprudeln, sobald sie geöffnet wurde.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

begeistern
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
Sie war begeistert von ihrer Reise nach Italien.