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C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

escaso
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sobrevivieron con raciones exiguas durante el viaje.
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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

capa externa de la piel
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
El epidérmis protege el cuerpo de las bacterias dañinas.
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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

efluvio
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
El efluvio de la fábrica se extendió por todo el vecindario.
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 /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

epistemología
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
La epistemología explora la diferencia entre la creencia justificada y la opinión.
C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

floración
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
El jardín estaba en su pico de floración en primavera.
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 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 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 /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

exuberancia
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
El entusiasmo de la profesora inspiró a sus estudiantes.
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/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 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

efusión
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
Su carta fue una efusión de amor y anhelo.
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 /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

extrajudicial
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Los activistas condenaron los asesinatos extrajudiciales.
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 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

efectuar
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
El gerente efectuó los cambios para mejorar la eficiencia.
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 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

escasez
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
La escasez de recursos hizo que el proyecto fuera difícil de completar.
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 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 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

expansible
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
El software está diseñado para ser expansible con nuevas funciones.
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 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

elefantino
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
El hombre se movió con una gracia elefantiina.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

excisón
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
La excisión del tejido infectado previno complicaciones adicionales.
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 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 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 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 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 /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 /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 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 /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

eficaz
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
La vacuna demostró ser altamente eficaz para prevenir infecciones.
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 /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 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

erudito o sabio
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
La conferencia erudita del profesor fascinó a los estudiantes.
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 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 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 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

efectivo
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
Sus esfuerzos efectivos trajeron paz a la comunidad.
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 /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

ordenar, prohibir
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
El juez prohibió a la empresa continuar con sus actividades.
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 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 /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 /ˈiːən/

eon

era
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
Los dinosaurios vivieron hace millones de años, en una era diferente.
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 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 /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 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 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 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 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.
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 /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

entronizar
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
El rey fue entronizado en una gran ceremonia.
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 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 /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 /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

émbolismo
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
El paciente sufrió un émbolismo pulmonar fatal.
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 /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 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 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 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

atrapar
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
El cazador atrapó al conejo con una red.
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 /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

enmendadura
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
El artículo requirió varias enmiendas antes de estar listo para imprimir.
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 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 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

débiles
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
El imperio se volvió débil después de siglos de indulgencia.
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 /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 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

exhortar
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
El profesor exhortó a los estudiantes a trabajar duro para los exámenes.
C2 noun /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

emulation

emulación
Meaning
Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.
Example
The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices.
El software permite la emulación de juegos antiguos en dispositivos modernos.
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 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 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 /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

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

explicable

explicable
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Su enojo repentino fue explicable dada la situación estresante.
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 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

epístola
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
Escribió una larga epístola a su amigo sobre sus viajes.
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 /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 /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

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