Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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endow

verb C1
/ɪnˈdaʊ/

To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.

"The university was endowed with a generous donation."

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noun C1
ɪnˈdaʊmənt

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.

"The university received a large endowment for research."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdjʊərəbl/

Able to be tolerated or endured; bearable.

"The pain was harsh but endurable."

verb C1
/ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

"The motivational speech helped energize the team."

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verb C1
/ɪnˈdʒɛndər/

to cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition

"His policies engendered trust among the citizens."

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engrained

adjective C1
/ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.

"Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society."

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verb C1
/ɪnˈɡreɪv/

to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface

"The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring."

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verb C1
/ɪnˈɡroʊs/

to absorb all the attention or interest of someone

"She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈɡroʊst/

completely absorbed or deeply involved in something

"She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time."

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verb C1
/ɪnˈɡʌlf/

to completely surround or cover something or someone

"The village was engulfed by floodwaters."

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noun C1
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

"Her sudden disappearance remains an enigma."

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enigmatic

adjective C1
/ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

"He gave me an enigmatic smile."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

"The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students."

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enlist

verb C1
/ɪnˈlɪst/

to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help

"He decided to enlist in the army after graduation."

verb C1
/ɪnˈlaɪvən/

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

"Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting."

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Enmity

noun C1
/ˈɛnmɪti/

a feeling of hostility, hatred, or opposition

"There was a long history of enmity between the two families."

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enormity

noun C1
/ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

"The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community."

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verb C1
/ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

To make someone extremely angry.

"His unfair remarks enraged the audience."

ensemble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater

"The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance."

verb C1
/ɪnˈʃraɪn/

to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important

"The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech."

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ensue

verb C1
/ɪnˈsjuː/

to happen as a result or consequence

"After the argument, silence ensued."

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entangle

verb C1
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties

"The fish got entangled in the net."

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adjective C1
/ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success

"She is an enterprising young entrepreneur."

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verb C1
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/

to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely

"The magician’s tricks enthralled the children."

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adjective C1
/ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.

"The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end."

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verb C1
/ɪnˈθjuːz/

to express excitement or admiration

"She enthused about her trip to Italy."

verb C1
/ɪnˈtaɪs/

to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing

"The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store."

noun C1
/ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

the whole of something; the complete form

"He watched the movie in its entirety."

noun C1
/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits

"The program provides entitlement to health care."

noun C1
/ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

"The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards."

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entree

noun C1
/ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).

"The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree."

verb C1
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.

"The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

"Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system."

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verb C1
/ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

to mention things one by one; to list or count

"She enumerated the reasons for her decision."

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enunciate

verb C1
/ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly

"The teacher asked him to enunciate each word."

adjective C1
/ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

causing envy; desirable

"Her success was enviable among her peers."

adjective C1
/ˈen.vi.əs/

feeling or showing envy; jealous

"She felt envious of her friend's new car."

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noun C1
ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.

"The city demonstrates environmental transformation."

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adjective C1
/ɪˈfɛmərəl/

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.

"The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading within minutes."

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noun C1
/ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.

"The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later."

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noun C1
/ɪˈpɪfəni/

A sudden realization or insight into the essence of something.

"During meditation, she had an epiphany about her life purpose."

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adjective C1
/ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.

"Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years."

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epithet

noun C1
/ˈɛpɪθɛt/

A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.

"He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements."

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noun C1
/ɪˈpɪtəmi/

A perfect example of a particular quality or type.

"She is the epitome of kindness."

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noun C1
/ˈiːpɒk/

A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or characteristics.

"The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history."

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equalize

verb C1
/ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.

"The team equalized the score in the last minute."

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equate

verb C1
/ɪˈkweɪt/

To consider as equal or equivalent.

"Many people equate wealth with success."

adjective C1
/ɪˈkwɛstriən/

Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.

"She won several equestrian competitions."

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noun C1
/ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/

A state of balance or stability between opposing forces.

"The economy is finally moving towards equilibrium."

noun C1
/ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.

"The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days."