Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Era
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
C1 verb
eradicate
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
C1 noun
eradication
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
B2 verb
erase
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
B2 verb
erect
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
B2 verb
erecting
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
C1 adjective
ergonomic
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
C1 verb
erode
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
B2 noun
erosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
C1 adjective
erotic
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
C1 verb
err
Meaning
to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example
To err is human, to forgive divine.
C2 adjective
errant
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
C1 adjective
erratic
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
C1 adjective
erroneous
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
A2 noun
Error
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
C2 adjective
ersatz
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
C1 adjective
erstwhile
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
C2 adjective
erudite
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
C2 noun
erudition
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
B2 verb
erupt
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
B2 noun
Eruption
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
B2 verb
escalate
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
C1 noun
escalation
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
C1 noun
escapade
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.