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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 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

erheben, verherrlichen
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
Die Gemeinschaft exaltierte den Lehrer für sein Engagement.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

etwas als heilig oder wichtig bewahren oder schätzen
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
Die Verfassung schützt das Recht auf Meinungsfreiheit.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

übermäßig; jenseits
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
Das Projekt wurde mit überragender Exzellenz abgeschlossen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

extrem glücklich
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
Sie war extrem glücklich, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

lexikalisch
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Ihr lexikalisches Wissen über Geschichte hat alle bei der Konferenz erstaunt.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

Extremist
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
Die Regierung ergreift Maßnahmen, um extremistische Aktivitäten zu verhindern.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

verlocken
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
Die Anzeige wurde entwickelt, um Kunden in den Laden zu locken.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

empirisch oder erfahrungsbasiert
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
Wissenschaftliche Forschung basiert auf empirischen Beweisen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

vertieft
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Sie war so vertieft in das Buch, dass sie die Zeit vergaß.
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 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.
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

Vermeidung
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
Seine Vermeidung von Verantwortung frustrierte seine Kollegen.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

extradieren
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
Die Regierung stimmte zu, den Flüchtigen in sein Heimatland zu extradieren.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

eminent
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Er ist ein eminenter Wissenschaftler, der für bahnbrechende Forschung bekannt ist.
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

ein Planet, der einen Stern außerhalb des Sonnensystems umkreist
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
Astronomen haben in den letzten zehn Jahren Tausende von Exoplaneten entdeckt.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

speziell
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
Dies ist eine spezielle Gelegenheit, die Sie nicht verpassen sollten.
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 /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.
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

Elastizität
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
Die Elastizität der Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern ist hoch.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

weite Fläche
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
Die Wüste ist eine weite Fläche aus Sand und Felsen.
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

durchhalten
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
Die Familie versuchte, ihre Ersparnisse während der schwierigen Monate auszudehnen.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

zuweisen
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
Die Regierung hat Mittel für die Bildung zugewiesen.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

Henker
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
Der Henker bereitete den Galgen für den verurteilten Gefangenen vor.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

egoistisch
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Sein egoistisches Verhalten nervte alle im Meeting.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

Spionage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
Der Agent wurde wegen Spionage gegen den Staat verhaftet.
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.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Als ihm die Lösung endlich einfiel, rief er: 'Eureka!'
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 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 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.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

energisch; stark; mit Nachdruck gesagt
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
Sie gab der Vorschlag ein emphatisches 'Nein'.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

Expatriierter
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
Viele Expatriierte versammeln sich in der internationalen Gemeinschaft der Stadt.
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 /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.
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.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

ausweichend, geschickt, vage
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Er gab eine ausweichende Antwort, um Ärger zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

ausgeben
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
Er hat all seine Energie für das Projekt aufgebraucht.
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

himmlisch, zart, übernatürlich
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
Ihre Stimme hatte eine ätherische Qualität.
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 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

ausrotten
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
Impfprogramme helfen, ansteckende Krankheiten zu eradizieren.
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.
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 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

verwickeln
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
Der Fisch hat sich im Netz verfangen.
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 /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.
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 /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

schwer zu finden
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
Die Lösung des Problems erwies sich als schwer zu finden.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

erotisch
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Der Roman enthielt mehrere erotische Szenen.
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.
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.
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.
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 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

verärgern
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
Seine ständigen Beschwerden begannen, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

Erwartung
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
Es herrschte eine Erwartung im Raum, bevor die Ergebnisse bekannt gegeben wurden.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

eloquent
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Ihre eloquente Rede inspirierte das gesamte Publikum.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

ausstrahlen
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
Er strahlt Selbstvertrauen aus, wann immer er öffentlich spricht.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

Egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
Der Egoist dominierte das Gespräch, indem er nur über seine eigenen Erfolge sprach.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

Übermut
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Ihre Übermut motivierte das gesamte Team.
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 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

Unterschlagung
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde wegen Unterschlagung von Firmengeldern verhaftet.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

liebevolles Wort
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
Sie flüsterte ihrem Kind ein liebevolles Wort zu.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

unternehmerisch
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Sie ist eine unternehmerische junge Unternehmerin.
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

unterstützen
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
Sie unterstützte die Philosophie der Gewaltlosigkeit während ihrer gesamten Karriere.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

unterschlagen
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde verhaftet, weil er Unternehmensgelder veruntreut hatte.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

Exzentrizität
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Seine Exzentrizität machte ihn sowohl bewundert als auch missverstanden.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

gruselig
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine gruselige Stille.
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.
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 ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

Ökosystemdienstleistungen
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Wälder bieten wertvolle Ökosystemdienstleistungen, wie die Reinigung von Luft und Wasser.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

erleuchtet; aufgeklärt; weise;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
Der erleuchtete Lehrer teilte Weisheit mit allen seinen Schülern.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

Experimentierung
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
Experimentierung führt zu bahnbrechenden Produkten.
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

Eklipse (von Sonne oder Mond)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
Die totale Sonnenfinsternis verdunkelte den Himmel für mehrere Minuten.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

aufgeregt
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
Das Kind war aufgeregt und lachte über jede Kleinigkeit.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

Epilog
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
Der Autor fügte ein Epilog hinzu, um zu erklären, was später mit den Charakteren geschah.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

elitistisch
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine elitistische Einstellung machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

vergehen
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
Es vergingen mehrere Stunden, bevor er schließlich nach Hause zurückkehrte.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

ausstrahlen
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Ein süßer Duft emanierte aus dem Garten.
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 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.
C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

gerecht
Meaning
Fair and impartial
Example
Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.
Gerechte KI sorgt für Fairness bei der Nutzung von Technologie.
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

umweltfreundliche Urbanisierung
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
Umweltfreundliche Urbanisierung reduziert die Umweltzerstörung.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

verzaubern
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
Der Geschichtenerzähler verzauberte die Kinder mit seinen Erzählungen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

abgemagert
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
Der abgemagerte Hund wurde aus dem verlassenen Haus gerettet.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

Enormität
Meaning
The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
Example
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.
Das Ausmaß des Verbrechens schockierte die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

Egoismus
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
Seine Entscheidungen wurden oft vom Egoismus angetrieben, statt von der Sorge um andere.
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.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

beschleunigen
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um den Genehmigungsprozess zu beschleunigen.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

fehlerhaft, inkorrekt
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Seine Annahmen waren völlig fehlerhaft.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

aufzählen
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Sie zählte die Gründe für ihre Entscheidung auf.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

verheerend
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen seiner verheerenden Sicherheitsverstöße mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elliptisch
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
Der Planet folgt einer elliptischen Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Eden
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
Der Garten war wie das Eden, erfüllt mit schönen Blumen und einer friedlichen Atmosphäre.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

Glück
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

verursachen
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
Die Rede hat Hoffnung unter den Menschen geweckt.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

Ohrstöpsel
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Er trug Ohrstöpsel, um während der lauten Nacht zu schlafen.
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

heiraten ohne Erlaubnis
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
Das junge Paar beschloss, in eine andere Stadt zu fliehen, um zu heiraten.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

Auslieferung
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
Die Auslieferung des Verdächtigen wurde aufgrund rechtlicher Probleme verzögert.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

Emblem
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
Die Taube ist ein Symbol des Friedens.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

erklären, erläutern
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Der Professor erläuterte die Theorie mit einfachen Beispielen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
Seine ungerechten Bemerkungen haben das Publikum wütend gemacht.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

Prüfling
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
Jeder Prüfling hatte zwei Stunden Zeit, um den Test abzuschließen.
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.
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.
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

exponentiell
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
Die Internetakzeptanz wächst weltweit exponentiell.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

evangelisch
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
Sie wuchs in einer evangelischen Kirchengemeinde auf.