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A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

Meaning
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
Example
She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

Meaning
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
Example
He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

Meaning
pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure
Example
The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

Meaning
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
Example
The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.
A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

Meaning
to do physical activity; to use or practice
Example
I exercise at the gym three times a week.
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

Meaning
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example
He is an expert in computer programming.
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
A2 noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Exchange

Meaning
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
Example
The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.
A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

Meaning
A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.
Example
The car's engine failed on the highway.
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

Meaning
A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.
Example
The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

Meaning
a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
Example
Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
A2 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

Meaning
Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Example
Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.
A2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

electric

Meaning
Relating to or operated by electricity.
Example
The room was lit by an electric lamp.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

Meaning
a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk
Example
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

Meaning
the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time
Example
The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.
A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

Meaning
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Example
The laboratory bought new equipment for research.
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.