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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.
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

genug
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
Wir haben genug Essen für alle.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existentziell
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Sie durchlebte eine existentielle Krise in der Mitte ihres Lebens.
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

Gesandter
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
Der König sandte einen Gesandten, um den Frieden zu verhandeln.
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 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 /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

büßen
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Er versuchte, seine Sünde zu sühnen, indem er den Armen half.
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

gelehrt oder weise
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
Die gelehrte Vorlesung des Professors faszinierte die Studenten.
B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

energiegeladen; aktiv; voller Energie
Meaning
having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
Example
She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.
Sie ist sehr energiegeladen und liebt Outdoor-Aktivitäten.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

Elektrolyse
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
Elektrolyse wird verwendet, um Wasserstoff aus Wasser zu trennen.
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

Evangelist
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
Der Evangelist reiste durch das Land und verbreitete seine Botschaft.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

umfassend; weitreichend; umfangreich
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
Das Unternehmen führte umfangreiche Forschungen durch, bevor es das neue Produkt auf den Markt brachte.
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

Stiftung, Schenkung
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
Die Universität erhielt eine große Stiftung für die Forschung.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

verliebt
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Er wurde nach dem Konzert von klassischer Musik begeistert.
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.
B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

Ökonom
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
Example
The economist predicted a rise in inflation.
Der Ökonom sagte einen Anstieg der Inflation voraus.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

übermäßige Ausgabe; Verschwendung
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
Die Hochzeitsfeier wurde für ihre unnötige Extravaganz kritisiert.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

schnell
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
Die schnelle Lieferung des Pakets wurde geschätzt.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

letztendlich; schließlich
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit wurde sie schließlich Ärztin.
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

erratisch
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
Sein erratisches Verhalten verwirrte seine Kollegen.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

exotisch und ansprechend
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
Der Garten war mit exotischen Pflanzen aus tropischen Ländern gefüllt.
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

entomologie
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
Sie studierte Entomologie, um das Verhalten von Bienen zu verstehen.
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.
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 ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

Empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
Empathie hilft Schülern, sich mit der Gesellschaft zu verbinden.
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.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

löschen
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Die Feuerwehrleute konnten das Feuer innerhalb einer Stunde löschen.
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?
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.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

Ebbe
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Während der Ebbe konnten wir weiter am Strand laufen.
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 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.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

abtragen
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
Die Küstenlinie hat begonnen, sich durch ständige Wellen abzutragen.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Enzyklika
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
Der Papst veröffentlichte eine Enzyklika zum Thema Klimawandel und moralische Verantwortung.
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.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

Brechmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Brechmittel, um das Gift zu entfernen.
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

imperium
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
Das Römische Imperium dauerte Jahrhunderte.
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

ausgießen
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
Sie drückte ihre Dankbarkeit für die Hilfe aus, die sie erhalten hatte.
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

Arbeitgeber
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
Der Arbeitgeber versprach bessere Leistungen, um qualifizierte Arbeiter anzuziehen.
A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

Motor
Meaning
A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.
Example
The car's engine failed on the highway.
Der Motor des Autos ist auf der Autobahn ausgefallen.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

Existenz
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
Wissenschaftler suchen nach Beweisen für die Existenz von Leben auf anderen Planeten.
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 /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

aufregend
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
Die Reise war eine aufregende Erfahrung.
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 ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

plötzliche Offenbarung oder Erkenntnis
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Er hatte eine Epiphanie über seinen wahren Lebenszweck.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

Emotionalität
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Seine Emotionalität beeinflusste oft seine Entscheidungen.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

fluchwort
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
Er rief ein Fluchwort, als er den Hammer auf seinen Fuß fallen ließ.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demonstrieren
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Sie zeigte ihr Interesse an dem Projekt durch aktive Teilnahme.
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

Beispiel
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
Er ist ein gutes Beispiel für einen fleißigen Studenten.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

erdig / einfach
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
Das Gericht hatte einen reichen, erdigen Geschmack von den Champignons.
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 /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

Auszug
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
Der Lehrer las einen Auszug aus dem Roman.
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 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 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

Zahnschmelz
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
Der Zahnarzt erklärte, dass Zahnschmelz die Zähne vor Karies schützt.
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.
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

sich entwickelnd
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
Bildung spielt eine Rolle bei der Entwicklung gesellschaftlicher Normen.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

verschärfen
Meaning
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example
Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.
Der Klimawandel verschärft die Überschwemmungsprobleme.
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

Leichtigkeit; Komfort
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
Nach Jahren des Übens spielte sie das Klavier mit großer Leichtigkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

erklärbar
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Seine plötzliche Wut war erklärbar, angesichts der stressigen Situation.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

aufmuntern
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Ihre Witze halfen, das langweilige Meeting aufzuheitern.
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 /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.
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 /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

wirtschaftliche Ungleichheit
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Die Bekämpfung der wirtschaftlichen Ungleichheit ist entscheidend für die soziale Stabilität.
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.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Wirksame Politiken fördern den organisatorischen Erfolg.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

tief verwurzelt, schwer zu ändern
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Kulturelle Praktiken sind oft tief in das Gefüge der Gesellschaft verwurzelt.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

eviszerieren, zerstören
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
die Kritiker haben den Film wegen seiner schwachen Handlung zerstört.
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

Abenteuer
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
Ihre Sommereskapade umfasste Camping und Bergsteigen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

beweiskräftig
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
Der Anwalt präsentierte beweiskräftige Unterstützung für ihre Ansprüche.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

Angestellter
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
Das Unternehmen schätzt den Beitrag jedes Mitarbeiters zu seinem Erfolg.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

anstößig
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Seine unhöflichen Bemerkungen wurden von allen Anwesenden als anstößig empfunden.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

Exegese
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
Der Professor gab eine detaillierte Exegese des biblischen Abschnitts.
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

ewig; dauerhaft;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
Ihre Liebe ist ewig und wird nie verblassen.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

ermächtigen
Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
Bildung kann den Menschen helfen, ihr Leben zu verbessern.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

schwach
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
Das Imperium wurde schwach nach Jahrhunderten des Genusses.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

Adlerjunge
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
Der Adlerjunge wartete im Nest, dass seine Mutter zurückkam.
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.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

Expresszug
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Der Expresszug erreichte das Ziel in der halben gewohnten Zeit.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

ästhetisch
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
Das ästhetische Design des Gebäudes zog viele Besucher an.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

Ende
Meaning
the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time
Example
The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.
Der Film hatte ein überraschendes Ende, das niemand erwartet hatte.
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

unterhaltsam; lustig und fesselnd
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
Die Darbietung des Komikers war sehr unterhaltsam und brachte das Publikum zum Lachen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

aufblühend
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Die aufblühenden Bäume machten den Park wunderschön.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

quälen
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
Die Verletzung quälte ihn mit unerträglichem Schmerz.
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.
A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

Erfahrung
Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
Ihre jahrelange Lehrerfahrung machte sie zu einer ausgezeichneten Mentorin für neue Lehrer.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

hinauswerfen
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Der Schiedsrichter musste den Spieler für unsportliches Verhalten hinauswerfen.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

Glück
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
Das Ergebnis war offensichtlich.
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

Sessel
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
Nach der Arbeit entspannte er sich in seinem Lieblingssessel.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

schätzen
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
Der Ingenieur schätzte die Kosten des Projekts auf 5 Millionen Dollar.
B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

Ausstellung
Meaning
a public display of works of art or other items of interest
Example
The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.
Die Kunstausstellung zeigte Gemälde von lokalen Künstlern aus der ganzen Region.
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.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

Ruhm; Überlegenheit
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Der Professor erlangte Ruhm im Bereich der Quantenphysik.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

effizient
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Effiziente landwirtschaftliche Methoden steigern den Ertrag.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

übertreiben
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge zu übertreiben.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

nach außen wenden
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
Der Chirurg musste das Augenlid während des Verfahrens wenden.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Ära
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
Die Renaissance war eine Ära großer künstlerischer und kultureller Errungenschaften.
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.
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 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

errichten
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Die Arbeiter errichteten ein neues Gebäude in der Innenstadt.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

ostwärts
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt ostwärts in den Ozean.
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

energisieren
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
Die motivierende Rede half, das Team zu energetisieren.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

ausführlich sprechen oder schreiben
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
Der Professor expatierte über die Bedeutung des kritischen Denkens.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

verwickeln
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
Der Politiker war in einen großen Korruptionsskandal verwickelt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

durchsetzen
Meaning
to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed
Example
The police are responsible for enforcing the law.
Die Polizei ist dafür verantwortlich, das Gesetz durchzusetzen.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

ausscheiden
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
Der Pilot wurde während des Notfalls aus dem Flugzeug ejectet.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

Hörreichweite
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Die Kinder flüsterten Geheimnisse außerhalb der Hörreichweite ihrer Eltern.
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 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

Zusammenbruch des Ökosystems
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
Unkontrollierte Abholzung kann zum Zusammenbruch des Ökosystems führen.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

verfluchung
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
Der Name des Diktators wurde nach seinem Sturz mit Verfluchung ausgesprochen.