Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ɪˈleɪʃən/

A feeling of great happiness and excitement.

"His elation was evident after winning the championship."

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Elbow

noun/verb
/ˈɛl.boʊ/

The joint connecting the forearm and the upper arm; as a verb, to push aside using the elbow.

"He accidentally hit the table with his elbow."

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elder

noun
/ˈɛldər/

a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community

"We should always respect our elders."

adjective
/ˈɛldərli/

Being old or advanced in years.

"The elderly man walks slowly across the street."

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elect

verb
/ɪˈlɛkt/

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

"The citizens elected a new president."

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election

noun
/ɪˈlɛkʃən/

The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.

"The election will be held next month."

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electoral

adjective
/ɪˈlɛktərəl/

related to elections or voting

"The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years."

adjective
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

Relating to or operated by electricity.

"The room was lit by an electric lamp."

noun
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

"He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures."

noun
/ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room

"The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days."

noun
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity

"The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling."

adjective
/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

related to electricity or the use of electrical power

"The electrical system in the house needs repair."

noun
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

"The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity."

verb
/ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely

"The speaker's speech electrified the audience."

noun
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.

"Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water."

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noun
/ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.

"Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body."

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adjective
ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.

"Electromagnetic forces repel protons."

adjective
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

"She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons."

noun
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components

"He studied electronics at university."

noun
/ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.

"The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page."

adjective
/ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.

"The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution."

adjective
/ˈɛlɪɡənt/

pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

"She looked elegant in her evening gown."

adjective
/ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.

"The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era."

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elegy

noun
/ˈɛlɪdʒi/

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

"The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend."

noun
/ˈɛlɪmənt/

A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.

"Trust is a key element of any strong relationship."

adjective
/ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəri/

Relating to the basic or fundamental aspects of something; simple or easy to understand.

"She gave an elementary explanation of the problem."

noun
/ˈɛlɪfənt/

a very large animal with a trunk, long curved tusks, and thick gray skin, found in Africa and Asia

"The elephant sprayed water over itself with its trunk."

noun
/ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh

"Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles."

adjective
/ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.

"The man moved with an elephantine grace."

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elevate

verb
/ˈɛlɪveɪt/

To raise or lift something to a higher position; to improve in status, mood, or quality.

"Good music can elevate your mood instantly."

noun
/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

The act of raising something to a higher position or level.

"The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing."

noun
/ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building

"We took the elevator to the tenth floor."

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eleven

number
/ɪˈlɛvən/

the number after ten and before twelve; 11

"There are eleven students in the classroom."

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verb
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.

"The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students."

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noun
/ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

the state of having the right to do or obtain something

"Students must meet certain requirements to maintain their eligibility for the scholarship."

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adjective
/ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/

Qualified or allowed to do or receive something.

"Only members are eligible to vote in the election."

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verb
/ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/

To completely remove or get rid of something.

"The new policy aims to eliminate corruption in the system."

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noun
ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

The complete removal or destruction of something.

"The elimination of emissions is a priority."

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elite

noun
/ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

"Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event."

noun/adjective
/ɪˈliːtɪst/

A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.

"His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers."

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noun
/ɪˈlɪksər/

A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.

"The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth."

adjective
/ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.

"Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era."

noun
/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

"The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted."

adjective
/ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

"The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun."

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elocution

noun
/ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

"She improved her elocution through constant practice."

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elope

verb
/ɪˈloʊp/

to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent

"The young couple decided to elope to another city."

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eloquence

noun
/ˈɛləkwəns/

the art of using fluent, persuasive, and effective speech or writing

"Her eloquence impressed the entire audience."

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adjective
/ˈɛləkwənt/

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

"He gave an eloquent speech on human rights."

else

adverb
/ɛls/

In addition; besides.

"Is there anything else you need?"

adverb
/ˈɛlswɛr/

In, at, or to some other place.

"If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere."