Vocabulary Cards
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A1 number
eleven
once
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
C1 verb
elicit
provocar
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
B2 noun
eligibility
eligibilidad
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
B2 adjective
eligible
elegible
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
B2 verb
eliminate
eliminar
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
B2 noun
elimination
eliminación
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
B2 noun
elite
élite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
C1 noun/adjective
elitist
elitista
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
C2 noun
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.
C1 adjective
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.
C1 noun
ellipsis
elipsis
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
C1 adjective
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.
C2 noun
elocution
elocuencia
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
C1 verb
elope
escaparse para casarse
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
C1 noun
eloquence
elocuencia
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
C1 adjective
eloquent
elocuente
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
A1 adverb
else
algo más
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
B1 adverb
elsewhere
en otro lugar
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
C1 verb
elucidate
elucidar, aclarar
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
C1 verb
elude
eludir
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
C2 noun
elusion
elusión
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
C1 adjective
elusive
difícil de encontrar
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
C2 adjective
elysian
celestial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
C2 noun
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.