Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
emboss
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
B2 verb
embrace
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
C1 verb
embroider
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
C1 verb
embroil
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
C1 adjective
embroiled
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
C1 adjective
embryonic
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
C2 verb
emend
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
C2 noun
emendation
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
B2 noun
Emerald
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
B2 verb
emerge
Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
B2 noun
emergence
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
A2 noun
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.
C1 adjective
emergent
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
B2 verb
emerges
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
B2 adjective
emerging
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
C2 adjective
emeritus
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
C2 noun
emetic
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
B2 noun
emigrant
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
B2 verb
emigrate
Meaning
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example
Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
C1 noun
Eminence
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
C1 adjective
eminent
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
C2 noun
emissary
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
B2 noun
emission
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
B2 noun
emissions
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.