Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
Earthly
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
B1 noun
earthquake
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
C1 adjective
earthy
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
B2 noun
Ease
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
C1 noun
easel
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
A2 adverb
Easily
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
A1 noun
east
Meaning
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
Example
The sun rises in the east.
A2 adjective
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.
C1 adverb
Eastwards
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
A1 adjective
easy
Meaning
not difficult; requiring little effort
Example
The exam was surprisingly easy.
C1 noun
Easy-chair
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
A1 verb
eat
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
B2 adjective
eatable
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
A1 verb
eating
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
B1 noun
eating habits
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
C1 verb
eavesdrop
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
C1 noun
Ebb
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
C2 noun
Ebb-tide
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
C2 noun
ebullience
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
C2 adjective
ebullient
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
B2 adjective
eccentric
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
C1 noun
eccentricity
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
C2 noun
ecclesiastic
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
C1 noun
echelon
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.