Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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epithet

noun
/ˈɛpɪθɛt/

A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.

"He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements."

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noun
/ɪˈpɪtəmi/

A perfect example of a particular quality or type.

"She is the epitome of kindness."

noun
/ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.

"The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle."

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noun
/ˈiːpɒk/

A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or characteristics.

"The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history."

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epode

noun
/ˈɛpəʊd/

A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.

"The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode."

noun
/ˈɛpənɪm/

A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.

"Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich."

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adjective
/ˈɛkwəbl̩/

Calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered.

"She remained equable even in stressful situations."

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equal

adjective
/ˈiːkwəl/

being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value

"All citizens should have equal rights under the law."

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equality

noun
/ɪˈkwɒləti/

the state of being equal, especially in rights, status, and opportunities

"The organization works to promote gender equality in the workplace."

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equalize

verb
/ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.

"The team equalized the score in the last minute."

adverb
/ˈiːkwəli/

in an equal or fair way; to the same degree

"The prize money was equally divided among the winners."

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noun
/ˌekwəˈnɪmɪti/

Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

"He faced the criticism with equanimity."

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equate

verb
/ɪˈkweɪt/

To consider as equal or equivalent.

"Many people equate wealth with success."

noun
/ɪˈkweɪʒən/

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

"He solved the equation to find the value of x."

adjective
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/

Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.

"She won several equestrian competitions."

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noun
/ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/

A state of balance or stability between opposing forces.

"The economy is finally moving towards equilibrium."

adjective
/ˈiːkwaɪn/

Relating to or resembling a horse.

"The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine."

noun
/ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.

"The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days."

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equip

verb
/ɪˈkwɪp/

to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task

"The school equipped its students with modern technology."

noun
/ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

"The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage."

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equipment

noun
/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose

"The laboratory bought new equipment for research."

noun
/ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

A state of balance or equilibrium.

"Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate."

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adjective
/ˈɛkwɪtəbl/

Fair and impartial.

"The judge made an equitable decision."

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equity

noun
/ˈɛkwɪti/

The quality of being fair and impartial; ownership interest in a company or property.

"She invested in the company to gain equity."

adjective
/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Equal in value, function, meaning, or effect.

"One euro is roughly equivalent to one dollar."

adjective
/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

"His equivocal answer confused everyone."

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verb
/ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.

"The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal."

noun
/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

"The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer."

Era

noun
/ˈɪərə/

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

"The invention of the internet marked a new era in communication."

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verb
/ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪt/

To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful.

"Scientists are working hard to eradicate malaria."

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noun
ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.

"Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project."

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erase

verb
/ɪˈreɪs/

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

"Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks."

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erect

verb
/ɪˈrɛkt/

to build or construct something upright

"The workers erected a new building in the city center."

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erecting

verb
ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

"The workers were erecting a new building downtown."

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adjective
/ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk/

Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.

"The office chairs are designed to be ergonomic."

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erode

verb
/ɪˈroʊd/

to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action

"The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves."

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noun
/ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/

the process of wearing away rock, soil, or land by wind, water, or ice

"Coastal erosion has caused significant damage to the shoreline over the years."

adjective
/ɪˈrɒtɪk/

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

"The novel contained several erotic scenes."

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err

verb
/ɜːr/

to make a mistake or be incorrect

"To err is human, to forgive divine."

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adjective
/ˈɛrənt/

behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards

"The teacher disciplined the errant student."

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adjective
/ɪˈrætɪk/

not regular or consistent; unpredictable in behavior or movement

"His erratic driving scared the passengers."

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adjective
/ɪˈrəʊniəs/

containing or based on error; incorrect or mistaken

"The report was filled with erroneous assumptions."

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Error

noun
/ˈɛrər/

A mistake or inaccuracy in action, thought, or judgment.

"The report contained a major error in the data analysis."

adjective
/ˈɛrzæts/

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

"The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather."

adjective
/ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

former or in the past

"They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak."

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adjective
/ˈɛrjʊˌdaɪt/

having or showing great knowledge or learning

"The professor gave an erudite lecture on philosophy."

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noun
/ˌɛrjʊˈdɪʃən/

extensive knowledge acquired through reading and study

"Her erudition was evident in her detailed analysis of the text."

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erupt

verb
/ɪˈrʌpt/

to burst forth suddenly and violently

"The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy."

noun
/ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

"The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area."

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verb
/ˈɛskəleɪt/

to increase rapidly or make something become more intense or serious

"The conflict began to escalate after the negotiations failed."