execration
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

maldición
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
El nombre del dictador fue pronunciado con maldición después de su caída.
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 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 /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 /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 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 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

celestial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
Pasaron una semana celestial en la isla tranquila.
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 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 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

evitar
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Ella decidió evitar la comida chatarra por una dieta más saludable.
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 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 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 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 /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

gran tienda
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Visitaron el nuevo empórium para comprar muebles y decoración para el hogar.
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 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 /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 /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

eyaculación / exclamación repentina
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
Su repentina eyaculación de alegría sorprendió a todos en la habitación.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

dotar
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
El líder fue dotado de sabiduría y coraje.
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 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrino
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
El sistema endocrino regula el metabolismo y el crecimiento.
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 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 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 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 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 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

hecho sin preparación
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
Él dio un discurso extemporáneo en la reunión.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

hablar o escribir en detalle
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
El profesor expuso en detalle la importancia del pensamiento crítico.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

objecionable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Sus comentarios groseros fueron considerados objetables por todos los presentes.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

urgente
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
La condición exigente del paciente requirió cirugía inmediata.
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 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 /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 /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 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

exorbitancia
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
La exorbitancia de los precios del hotel sorprendió a los turistas.
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 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 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

bandera
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
El barco izó su bandera nacional antes de salir del puerto.
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 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 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 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 /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Equipo o un carruaje con sus accesorios
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
El noble llegó en un gran carruaje.
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 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 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 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegíaco
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
La novela termina con una nota elegíaca, lamentando la era perdida.
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

celestial
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
El poeta describió la belleza celestial de las estrellas.
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 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 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 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

epicicloide
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
El matemático demostró cómo dibujar un epicicloide.
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 /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 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégesis
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
El profesor dio una exégesis detallada del pasaje bíblico.
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 /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

súplica
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
Ella hizo una súplica por la paz durante la acalorada discusión.
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 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 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

atrapar
Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
La policía intentó atrapar al criminal con pruebas falsas.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

urgencia
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
En tiempos de guerra, la urgencia de la situación requiere decisiones rápidas.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

emerito honorario
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Él es un profesor emérito en la universidad.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

exacción
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
Los campesinos sufrieron bajo las severas exacciones del rey.
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 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 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

gran éxito
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
La primera actuación del artista fue recibida con gran éxito.
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 /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 /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 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 /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

edificar
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Los buenos libros pueden entretener y edificar al lector.
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 /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 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 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 /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epicurista
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
El chef preparó un banquete epicurista para los invitados.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

atenuar
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
El abogado trató de atenuar las acciones de su cliente destacando su difícil infancia.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

convertir un mensaje en código o cifra
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
El agente cifró el mensaje secreto antes de enviarlo.
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 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 /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 /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

hablar ambiguamente
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
El político equivocó cuando le preguntaron sobre el escándalo.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

equilibrio
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
Su calma creó un equilibrio en el debate acalorado.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

embellecer con un diseño elevado
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
La tarjeta de invitación estaba embellecida con letras doradas.
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 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

efervescer
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
El refresco comenzó a efervescer tan pronto como se abrió.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumar
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Los arqueólogos decidieron exhumar los restos antiguos.
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 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 /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 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

excursivo
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Su conferencia excursive dejó a los estudiantes confundidos sobre el tema principal.
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 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

relacionado con enzimas
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
Las reacciones enzimáticas regulan el metabolismo en el cuerpo humano.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

efervescente
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Ella tenía una personalidad efervescente que iluminaba cada habitación.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

palabra ofensiva
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
Él gritó una palabra ofensiva cuando dejó caer el martillo sobre su pie.
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 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

emaciar
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Los prisioneros se emaciaron después de meses sin comida adecuada.
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

eclíptica
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
La eclíptica es el plano de la órbita de la Tierra alrededor del Sol.
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

rodear
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
Las montañas rodean el pequeño valle.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

cargar
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
Ella estaba cargada por el equipaje pesado durante su viaje.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

de manera rápida y eficiente
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
La solicitud fue procesada de manera rápida y eficiente.
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

oveja hembra
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
La oveja dio a luz a corderos gemelos.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, representará al cliente en la corte.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

emético
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
El doctor administró un emético para eliminar el veneno.
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 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 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 /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

elíseo
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Para ella, el jardín era un elíseo personal.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

espontáneo; improvisado
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
El orador dio un impresionante discurso extemporáneo en la conferencia.
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

etnología
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
Ella se especializó en etnología para entender mejor la diversidad cultural.
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 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

emisario
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
El rey envió a un emisario para negociar la paz.
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 /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 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

acampar
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
Los soldados acamparon cerca del río durante la noche.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositivo
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
El maestro dio una conferencia expositiva sobre el tema.
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

execrable
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
La película era tan execrable que muchas personas se fueron temprano del cine.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

protesta
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Su protesta contra las reglas injustas fue ignorada.
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 /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.