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C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

efusivo
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.
Ella le dio una bienvenida efusiva después de su largo viaje.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

ecotoxicología
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
La ecotoxicología estudia los efectos de los pesticidas en la vida silvestre.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Sus logros estimables inspiraron a toda la comunidad.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

rápido
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
La entrega rápida del paquete fue apreciada.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

elíxir
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
La antigua leyenda hablaba de un elixir que podría otorgar juventud eterna.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

adornar de manera destacada
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
El logotipo del equipo estaba emblemazado en sus uniformes.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

ultraje visual; cosa desagradable de ver
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
El edificio abandonado se ha convertido en un ultraje visual en el vecindario.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

aditamento de hombro
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.
El uniforme del general tenía un epaulet dorado en cada hombro.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

exultar
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Los aficionados exultaron después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

enredar
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
Las enredaderas se enrollan alrededor de la vieja cerca.
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

criticar severamente
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
El crítico criticó severamente la película por su guion deficiente.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

borrar / hacerse invisible
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Ella siguió borrándose a sí misma durante la reunión para que los demás pudieran brillar.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

imparcial
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
El juez fue elogiado por su enfoque imparcial en el caso.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

elusión
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Su constante elusión de responsabilidad frustró a sus colegas.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

encender, inspirar
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
El discurso encendió la esperanza en la audiencia.
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

exceso de nutrientes en un lago o cuerpo de agua
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
Los fertilizantes excesivos provocan la eutrofización en los lagos.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

nido de águila
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
El nido de águila estaba ubicado en la cima de un acantilado de montaña.
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

debilitar
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
Las largas horas de trabajo lo debilitaron.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

debilitar
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
La larga enfermedad debilitó al anciano.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

eliminar
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
Él logró eliminar el vergonzoso recuerdo de su mente.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

voltear hacia afuera
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
El cirujano tuvo que voltear el párpado durante el procedimiento.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

expurgar
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
El editor decidió expurgar la novela antes de volver a imprimirla.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

agotable
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
El carbón y el petróleo son recursos agotables.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

empirismo
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
El empirismo sostiene que el conocimiento proviene de la experiencia y la observación.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

rogar
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Ella le rogó que se quedara un poco más.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

epicúreo
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
Como epicúreo, siempre buscaba los mejores restaurantes de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

endivia
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
Añadió endivia fresca a la ensalada para darle un sabor ligeramente amargo.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

ecuánime
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Él mantuvo un temperamento ecuánime durante la crisis.
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

alienar
Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Su constante crítica comenzó a alejarlo de sus amigos.
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

explicar
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.
El profesor intentó explicar la teoría de la relatividad para sus estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

edificante
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
El documental fue tanto entretenido como edificante.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisar
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
El actor tuvo que improvisar cuando olvidó sus líneas.
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

eclecticismo
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
El trabajo del arquitecto muestra eclecticismo al mezclar elementos modernos y tradicionales.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

sustituto
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
Los zapatos baratos estaban hechos de cuero sintético.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

electrólisis
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
Se utiliza la electrólisis para separar el hidrógeno del agua.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

jarra
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
El sirviente llenó la jarra con agua fresca.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

amargar
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
El trato injusto amargó a los empleados.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

erudición
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Su erudición en historia impresionó a toda la audiencia.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

enamorar
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Ella estaba enamorada con el hermoso paisaje.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

círculo epícyclico
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
El concepto del epiciclo se utilizó para explicar el movimiento planetario.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

una forma de poema lírico
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
El poeta concluyó su oda con un epodo impresionante.
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

conveniencia
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
Actuó por conveniencia política más que por principio.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

nido de ave rapaz
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
El halcón protegió su nido ferozmente.
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

tesorería
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
El gobierno anunció nuevas medidas para mejorar la tesorería.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

excitación
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
La noticia creó gran excitación entre los aficionados.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existente
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Solo unos pocos manuscritos de la antigua biblioteca están extintos.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

desvanecerse
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
La niebla comenzó a desvanecerse a medida que el sol subía más alto.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
El libro estaba lleno de comentarios elogiosos sobre el autor.
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

exuberante
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
Ella estaba exuberante después de recibir la buena noticia.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

ejemplo
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
Ella es un ejemplo de amabilidad y generosidad.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

aguilucho
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
El aguilucho esperó en el nido a que su madre regresara.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

efeminidad
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
En tiempos antiguos, la efeminidad a menudo era criticada como signo de debilidad.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

caritativo
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
El hospital fue fundado como una institución caritativa.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

eugenesia
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
La eugenesia ha sido criticada por sus aplicaciones no éticas en la historia.
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

eugenésico
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
A principios del siglo XX, algunos científicos apoyaron las políticas eugenésicas.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

rango de audición
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Los niños susurraron secretos fuera del alcance de los padres.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

emascolar
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
La crítica constante emasculó su confianza.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

epistemólogo
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
El epistemólogo debatió sobre cómo los humanos pueden conocer algo con certeza.
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

enunciación, pronunciación clara
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
Su enunciación fue clara durante la presentación.
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

extraer
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
El maestro intentó inducir una respuesta del estudiante tímido.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

evidencial
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
El abogado presentó apoyo evidencial para sus reclamaciones.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

cautivar
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
La actuación del mago cautivó a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

egreso
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
La puerta de emergencia proporcionó un egreso para los trabajadores atrapados.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

eclesiástico
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
El consejo fue atendido por varios eclesiásticos de alto rango.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

explicador
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
El crítico sirvió como un explicador de los complejos trabajos del poeta.
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

remolino
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
La canoa quedó atrapada en un remolino cerca de las rocas.
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

ambiguo
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
Su respuesta ambigua confundió a todos.
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

elocuencia
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
Ella mejoró su elocuencia mediante la práctica constante.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

expectorar
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
El paciente comenzó a expectorar mucosidad espesa.
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

sonido armonioso
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
El lenguaje eufónico del poeta hizo que el verso fuera un deleite para leer.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

aditamento de hombro
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
La epauleta del oficial brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

agotado
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
Después de la larga reunión, se sintió completamente agotada.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Carta encíclica
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.
El Papa emitió una carta encíclica sobre el cambio climático y la responsabilidad moral.
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

etiología
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Los médicos están estudiando la etiología del nuevo virus.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

aburrimiento
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Después de semanas sin hacer nada, cayó en un profundo aburrimiento.
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

entomología
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
Ella estudió entomología para entender el comportamiento de las abejas.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

elogiar
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Ellos se reunieron para elogiar a su querido maestro.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

salario
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
El profesor recibió su salario anual de la universidad.
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

manzana elefante
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
La manzana elefante se utiliza para hacer deliciosas mermeladas y encurtidos.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

extrínseco
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Su motivación era en gran parte extrínseca, impulsada por recompensas y reconocimiento.
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

hormiga
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
La hormiga llevó comida a su nido.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

excruciar
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
La herida lo excruciaba con un dolor insoportable.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

epígrafe
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
La lápida llevaba un epígrafe que honraba la valentía del soldado.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

errante
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
El maestro disciplinó al estudiante errante.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

floreciente
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Los árboles florecientes hicieron que el parque se viera hermoso.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

efervescencia
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Su efervescencia la hizo la vida de la fiesta.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

electrotipo
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.
El impresor utilizó un electrotipo para producir múltiples copias de la página.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

expiar
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Él trató de expiar su crimen ayudando a los pobres.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

expropiar
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
El gobierno decidió expropiar la tierra para una nueva carretera.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
Su sonrisa resplandeciente iluminó el ánimo de todos.
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

epistolar
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
La novela está escrita en un estilo epistolar, compuesto por cartas entre los personajes.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esotérico
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio una conferencia esotérica sobre filosofía antigua.
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

eufonía
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
El discurso del orador estuvo lleno de eufonía y ritmo.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

resplandor
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
El resplandor del amanecer iluminó todo el valle.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

relacionado con los caballos
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
El veterinario se especializó en medicina equina.
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

exculpar
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
El abogado trabajó duro para exculpar a su cliente.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

extirpar
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
El gobierno lanzó un programa para extirpar la corrupción de las oficinas públicas.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

exorcizar
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Se llamó al sacerdote para exorcizar el espíritu de la casa.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

epigrama
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
Oscar Wilde fue famoso por sus agudos epigramas.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
El orador dio una descripción elogiosa de los logros del líder.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

extruir
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.
La fábrica extruye tubos de plástico utilizando máquinas modernas.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

despreciar
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La comunidad despreciaba al político corrupto.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

carga / obstáculo
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
La deuda puede convertirse en una carga seria en la vida.
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

músculo extensor
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.
Los músculos extensores en el brazo ayudan a enderezar el codo.
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

etnocéntrico
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
Su actitud etnocéntrica le dificultaba apreciar las tradiciones extranjeras.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

epizootia
Meaning
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
Example
The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.
El granjero temía que una epizootia pudiera exterminar su ganado.
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

ensordecedor
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
El ensordecedor ruido de la alarma contra incendios sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

expropiación
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
La expropiación de tierras llevó a disputas entre los propietarios de tierras.
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

escudo o emblema con un escudo de armas
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
El emblema familiar estaba exhibido en el escudo sobre la chimenea.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

afeminado
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
Los críticos lo describieron como afeminado debido a su manera suave.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

baja de marea
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.
Durante la baja de marea, podíamos caminar más lejos en la playa.
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

sustancia que suaviza la piel
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
Ella usó una crema emoliente para tratar su piel seca.
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

ver
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
Desde la cima de la colina, ella divisó un pequeño pueblo en el valle.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

acurrucarse, esconderse
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.
Ella se enroscó en una cómoda silla junto a la chimenea.
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

uso de lenguaje ambiguo
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
La equivocación del político frustró a los votantes que querían una respuesta clara.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

expresar desacuerdo
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Ella expuso su desacuerdo con su amigo sobre la decisión arriesgada.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

unidad religiosa ecuménica
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Los líderes se reunieron para una conferencia ecuménica para fomentar el diálogo.
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

elegía
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
El poeta escribió una elegía para su amigo fallecido.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

eviscerar, destruir
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
los críticos destruyeron la película por su débil historia.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

descaro o audacia ruda
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Él tuvo el descaro de mentir incluso cuando lo atraparon con las manos en la masa.
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

ennoblecer
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
Sus acciones desinteresadas enaltecieron su carácter a los ojos de los demás.