Vocabulary Cards
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B1 adjective
efficient
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
B2 adverb
efficiently
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
C1 noun
Effigy
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
C2 noun
efflorescence
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
C2 adjective
efflorescent
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
C1 noun
effluent
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
C2 noun
effluvium
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
A2 noun
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
efforts
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
C2 noun
effrontery
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
C2 noun
effulgence
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
C2 adjective
effulgent
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
C2 verb
effuse
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
C2 noun
effusion
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
C2 adjective
effusive
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
C1 adjective
egalitarian
Meaning
Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example
The new law promotes an egalitarian society.
A1 noun
Egg
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
B2 noun
Ego
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
C1 adjective
egocentric
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
C1 noun
egoism
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
C1 noun
egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
C1 noun
egotism
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
C1 noun
egotist
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
C1 adjective
egotistical
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.