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C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

desalojar
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
El arrendador decidió desalojar a los inquilinos por no pagar el alquiler.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

evaluativo
Meaning
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
Example
The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.
La fase evaluativa del proyecto implica evaluar su éxito.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

enigma
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
La vida sigue siendo un enigma para muchos.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricidad
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Su excentricidad lo hizo ser tanto admirado como incomprendido.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

involucrado
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
Se encontró a sí misma involucrada en una acalorada disputa familiar.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

intrusión
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.
Los aldeanos protestaron contra la intrusión en sus tierras agrícolas.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

erótico
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
La novela contenía varias escenas eróticas.
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

urbanización ecológica
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
La urbanización ecológica reduce la degradación ambiental.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

exento
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Los estudiantes con altas calificaciones están exentos del examen final.
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

destinar
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
El gobierno ha destinado fondos para la educación.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

iluminado; esclarecido; sabio;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
El maestro iluminado compartió sabiduría con todos sus estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

extremadamente feliz
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
Estaba extremadamente feliz cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

exaltar, ensalzar
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
La comunidad exaltó al maestro por su dedicación.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

enredar
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
El pez se enredó en la red.
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

elevación
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
Los excursionistas llegaron a una alta elevación después de horas de escalada.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

ejemplificar
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
Su dedicación ejemplifica el verdadero liderazgo.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

elocuencia
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Su elocuencia en el discurso le ganó mucho respeto.
C1 noun /ˈek.saɪl/

Exile

exilio
Meaning
the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland
Example
The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.
El líder político fue forzado al exilio después del golpe militar.
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

era isabelina
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
Shakespeare escribió muchas de sus obras durante la era isabelina.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

agravar
Meaning
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example
Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.
El cambio climático agrava los problemas de inundación.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

séquito
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
La celebridad llegó con su séquito de asistentes y guardaespaldas.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

electrificar; emocionar
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
El discurso del orador emocionó intensamente a la audiencia.
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!'
Cuando finalmente encontró la solución, gritó, '¡Eureka!'
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

distante
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
Ella se sintió distante de su familia después de la larga disputa.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

felicidad
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

edificio
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
El museo es un impresionante edificio en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

malversación
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por la malversación de fondos de la empresa.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

emanar
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Una dulce fragancia emanó del jardín.
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

electromagnético
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
Las fuerzas electromagnéticas repelen los protones.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

exorbitante
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
El hotel cobró un precio exorbitante por una habitación básica.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

extirpar
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
El cirujano extirpó el tumor con éxito.
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

conjunto, grupo
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.
El conjunto de teatro hizo una actuación espectacular.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

expatriado
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
Muchos expatriados se reúnen en la comunidad internacional de la ciudad.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguila
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
La anguila eléctrica puede generar potentes descargas eléctricas.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansivo
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Disfrutaron de la vista expansiva desde la cima de la colina.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

afianzar
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
La empresa afianzó su posición en el mercado a través de la innovación.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

exaltación o felicidad
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
La sensación de exhilaración después de una montaña rusa es increíble.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

excelencia
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Su Excelencia el Embajador asistió a la ceremonia.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

adornar
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Tiende a adornar las historias para hacerlas más interesantes.
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

embrionario
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
El proyecto aún está en su etapa embrionaria.
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

bis de actuación
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
La banda regresó al escenario para un bis.
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

espíritu característico de una cultura, época o comunidad
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.
El ethos de la empresa se basa en la innovación y la integridad.
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

erradicar
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
Los programas de vacunación ayudan a erradicar las enfermedades infecciosas.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsular
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
La introducción debe encapsular los puntos principales del artículo.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

liberar
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Los bomberos extricaron a los pasajeros del coche destrozado.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

grabar
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
La artista grabó sus iniciales en el vidrio.
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

emancipación
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
La emancipación de los esclavos fue un momento significativo en la historia de América.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

servicios ecosistémicos
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Los bosques proporcionan valiosos servicios ecosistémicos, como la purificación del aire y el agua.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

extático
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Los fanáticos estaban extáticos después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

estrés excesivo
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
El estrés excesivo en los dedos puede causar problemas musculoesqueléticos.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

extremidad
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Él fue empujado hasta el extremo de su paciencia.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

emocionante
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
El paracaidismo fue la experiencia más emocionante de su vida.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

hecho de tierra o arcilla; relacionado con la cerámica
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
La cocina tenía hermosas ollas de barro para almacenamiento.
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

eufórico
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
Los fanáticos estaban eufóricos después de la victoria de su equipo.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

alegrar
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
El éxito del proyecto alegró a todo el equipo.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

enclave
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
La ciudad tiene un pequeño enclave italiano donde se preservan las tradiciones.
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

exasperacion
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
Él suspiró de exasperación después de oír la misma excusa otra vez.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

expectativa
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
Había un sentido de expectación en la sala antes de que se anunciaran los resultados.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

externalidad
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
La contaminación es una externalidad negativa de la industrialización.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

enigmático
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Él me dio una sonrisa enigmática.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflujo; bajamar
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Los pescadores esperaron el reflujo antes de regresar a la orilla.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

entusiasmar
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
Ella expresó su entusiasmo por su viaje a Italia.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

cerámica
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
La tienda exhibió hermosas ollas y tazones de cerámica.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

atraer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
El anuncio fue diseñado para atraer a los clientes a la tienda.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

absorto
Meaning
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Ella estaba tan absorbida en el libro que olvidó la hora.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

felicidad
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

eficacia
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
La eficacia de la vacuna se ha demostrado en los ensayos.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

testigo ocular
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
La policía entrevistó a varios testigos oculares del accidente.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

exuberante
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Los niños estaban exuberantes después de ganar el juego.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

exaltado
Meaning
feeling very happy, animated, or elated
Example
She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.
Ella se sintió exaltada después de terminar el maratón.
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

elogio
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
Su hermano pronunció un sentido elogio en el funeral.
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

excreción
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
La excreción es vital para mantener un cuerpo saludable.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

evasivo, astuto, vago
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Él dio una respuesta evasiva para evitar problemas.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

exasperar
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
Sus constantes quejas comenzaron a exasperar a sus compañeros de trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

extrovertido
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
Como extrovertida, le gusta conocer gente nueva en eventos sociales.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

demacrado
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
El perro demacrado fue rescatado de la casa abandonada.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

extorsión
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
El empresario fue arrestado por extorsión después de amenazar a su socio.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

antiguo
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
Fueron amigos antiguos, pero ya no hablan.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

plato principal
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
El filete característico del restaurante se sirvió como plato principal.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

euforia, alegría extrema, éxtasis
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Ganar el campeonato le dio una sensación de euforia.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

extraditar
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.
El gobierno acordó extraditar al fugitivo a su país de origen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

engullir
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
El pueblo fue engullido por las aguas del inundación.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

estuario
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.
La ciudad está ubicada cerca del estuario del río.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

excruciante
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
Ella estaba en dolor insoportable después del accidente.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

rodear
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
Los manifestantes rodearon el edificio en una cadena humana.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

fascinante
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
La película fue fascinante, manteniendo al público cautivado hasta el final.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

emocionalidad
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Su emocionalidad a menudo influía en sus decisiones.
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

enfurecer
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
Sus comentarios injustos enfurecieron a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

elaboración / explicación detallada
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
El maestro apreció la elaboración del tema por parte del estudiante.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

egoísmo
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.
Sus decisiones a menudo eran impulsadas por el egoísmo en lugar de por la preocupación por los demás.
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

exponencialmente
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
La adopción de Internet está creciendo exponencialmente en todo el mundo.
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

elasticidad
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
La elasticidad de la demanda de bienes de lujo es alta.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elíptico
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.
El planeta sigue una órbita elíptica alrededor del sol.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exponente
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Ella es una de las principales exponentes de la danza moderna.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

enamorado
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Se enamoró de la música clásica después de asistir al concierto.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

egotismo
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
Su constante jactancia reveló su egotismo.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

un ejemplo perfecto de una calidad o tipo particular; la mejor representación de algo
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Ella es el epítome de la gracia y la amabilidad.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

equiparar
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Muchas personas equiparan la riqueza con el éxito.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

envidiable
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Su éxito era envidiable entre sus compañeros.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

hacia el este
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
El río fluye hacia el este hacia el océano.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionaje
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.
El agente fue arrestado por cargos de espionaje contra el estado.
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

experimentalmente
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Bose demostró los hallazgos experimentalmente.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

disparidad económica
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Abordar la disparidad económica es crucial para la estabilidad social.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

tapón para los oídos
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Él usó tapones para los oídos para dormir durante la noche ruidosa.
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

época
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
La invención de internet marcó una nueva época en la historia humana.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

atenuante
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
Ella pidió indulgencia debido a las circunstancias atenuantes.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

difícil de encontrar
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
La solución al problema resultó difícil de encontrar.
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

errático
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
Su comportamiento errático confundió a sus colegas.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

bordar
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Ella bordó flores en la funda de almohada.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

nivel, rango, jerarquía
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Él ascendió al nivel más alto del mundo corporativo.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

un término suave o indirecto sustituido por uno considerado demasiado directo o áspero
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
La frase 'pasado lejos' es un eufemismo para 'muerto'.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

cautivar
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
Los trucos del mago cautivaron a los niños.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

atroz
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
La empresa fue multada por sus atroces violaciones de seguridad.
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

transcurrir
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
Pasaron varias horas antes de que él finalmente regresara a casa.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

diseño ergonómico
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
La silla tiene un diseño ergonómico para una mejor postura.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

enumerar
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Ella enumeró las razones para su decisión.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

empujar
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Las palabras del entrenador empujaron al equipo a jugar de manera agresiva.
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

evangelista
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.
El evangelista viajó por todo el país difundiendo su mensaje.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

exigente
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Es conocida por sus exigentes estándares en el diseño.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

revelación repentina o insight
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Él tuvo una epifanía sobre su verdadero propósito en la vida.
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

aventura
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
Su escapada de verano incluyó camping y escalada en la montaña.