Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Escape
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
C2 verb
eschew
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
B2 verb
escort
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
C2 noun
escutcheon
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
C2 adjective
esoteric
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
C1 adjective
especial
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
A2 adverb
Especially
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
C1 noun
espionage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
C1 verb
espouse
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
C2 noun
esprit de corps
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
C2 verb
espy
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
C2 noun
esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
B2 noun
essay
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
B2 noun
Essence
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
B1 adjective
essential
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
B2 adverb
essentially
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
B1 verb
establish
Meaning
To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.
Example
The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.
B1 adjective
established
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
B2 noun
establishment
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
B2 noun
estate
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
C1 noun/verb
esteem
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
C1 adjective
Esteemed
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
C1 adjective
esthetic
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
C2 adjective
estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.