Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 adjective
eulogistic
élogieux
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
C2 verb
eulogize
élogier
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
C2 adjective
euphonious
son harmonieux
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
C2 noun
euphony
euphonie
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.
C2 noun
eutrophication
excès de nutriments dans un lac ou un autre plan d'eau
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.
C2 verb
evanesce
s'évanouir
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
C2 adjective
evanescent
éphémère
Meaning
Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
Example
The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.
C2 adjective
evenhanded
impartial
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
C2 verb
evert
retourner vers l'extérieur
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
C2 adjective
evidential
évidentiel
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
C2 verb
evince
démontrer
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
C2 verb
eviscerate
éviscérer, détruire
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
C2 noun
Ewe
brebis
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
C2 noun
ewer
verseuse
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.
C2 noun
exaction
exaction
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
C2 adjective
exceptionable
contestable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
C2 noun
exchequer
trésorerie
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
C2 noun
excision
excision
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
C2 noun
excitation
excitation
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
C2 verb
excoriate
critique sévèrement
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
C2 noun
excrescence
croissance anormale
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
C2 verb
excruciate
excrucier
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
C2 verb
exculpate
exculper
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
C2 adjective
excursive
excurssif
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.