فهرست
Ease
Title: Ease
Pronunciation: iːz
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: eased (past tense)
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable (noun), transitive (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb)
Stress marks: EASE (noun), ease (verb)
Synonym: Comfort (noun), Facilitate (verb)
Opposite: Difficulty
A state of being comfortable or relaxed; to make something easier or less severe
She breathed a sigh of ease after finishing the project
Eccentric
Title: Eccentric
Pronunciation: ɪkˈsɛntrɪk
Part of speech: adjective/noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: eccentricity (noun)
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun)
Stress marks: ec-CEN-tric
Synonym: Quirky, Odd (adjective), Oddball, Weirdo (noun)
Opposite: Conventional
Unconventional or strange; a person with unconventional or strange behavior
The eccentric artist always wore mismatched clothes and spoke in riddles
Edge
Title: Edge
Pronunciation: ɛdʒ
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: the outer limit or border of something; to move gradually or cautiously in a particular direction
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: edged (past tense)
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), transitive (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (verb)
Stress marks: EDGE (noun), edge (verb)
Synonym: Border (noun), Move slowly (verb)
Opposite: Center
Example
The knife had a sharp edge that could easily cut through meat
Elaborate
Title: Elaborate
Pronunciation: ɪˈlabərət
Part of speech: adjective/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: elaborated (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), transitive (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb)
Stress marks: e-LAB-o-rate
Synonym: Complex (adjective), Expand (verb)
Opposite: Simple
Detailed and complicated; to add more detail or complexity to something
The chef created an elaborate dish with multiple courses and intricate flavors
Elapse
Title: Elapse
Pronunciation: ɪˈlæps
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: elapsed (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: e-LAPSE
Synonym: Pass, Go by
Opposite: Stop
To pass or go by, especially of time
A year had elapsed since they last saw each other.
Elated
Title: Elated
Pronunciation: ɪˈleɪtɪd
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: e-LA-ted
Synonym: Ecstatic, Thrilled
Opposite: Depressed
Extremely happy or joyful
She was elated when she found out she got the job
Elimination
Title: Elimination
Pronunciation: ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: e-LIM-i-NA-tion
Synonym: Removal, Disposal
Opposite: Addition
Example
The elimination of single-use plastic bags has helped reduce pollution
Elusive
Title: Elusive
Pronunciation: ɪˈluːsɪv
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: e-LU-sive
Synonym: Difficult to catch/find/achieve, Slippery
Opposite: Accessible
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; tending to evade or escape
The answer to the puzzle was elusive and took hours to solve
Embody
Title: Embody
Pronunciation: ɪmˈbɒdi
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to be a tangible or visible form of something; to represent or express something in a physical form
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: embodied (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: em-BOD-y
Synonym: Personify, Represent
Opposite: Disembody
Example
The statue embodied the spirit of freedom and democracy
Eminent
Title: Eminent
Pronunciation: ˈɛmɪnənt
Part of speech: adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: EM-i-nent
Synonym: Prominent, Distinguished
Opposite: Unknown
Famous, respected, or important; high in rank or position
The eminent scientist won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research
Emit
Title: Emit
Pronunciation: ɪˈmɪt
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to give off or release something, especially gas or radiation; to express or communicate something
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: emitted (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: e-MIT
Synonym: Release, Express
Opposite: Absorb
Example
The car emitted a loud noise from its exhaust pipe
Empirical
Title: Empirical
Pronunciation: ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic; relying on practical experience rather than theory
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: em-PIR-i-cal
Synonym: Practical, Observed
Opposite: Theoretical
Example
The scientist used empirical evidence to support her hypothesis
Endeavour
Title: Endeavour
Pronunciation: ɪnˈdɛvə
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: endeavoured (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), intransitive (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (verb)
Stress marks: en-DEV-our
Synonym: Attempt (noun), Try (verb)
Opposite: Give up
an attempt to achieve a goal; to make an effort or attempt to do something
The team’s endeavour to win the championship was successful
Endorse
Title: Endorse
Pronunciation: ɪnˈdɔːs
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to give approval or support to something or someone; to sign one’s name on the back of a check, indicating approval for payment
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: endorsed (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: en-DORSE
Synonym: Support, Approve
Opposite: Disapprove
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new product on social media
Endow
Title: Endow
Pronunciation: ɪnˈdaʊ
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: endowed (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: en-DOW
Synonym: Provide, Donate
Opposite: Deprive
To provide with a quality or ability; to give a large sum of money or property to a person
The wealthy philanthropist endowed the university with a large donation
Enterprise
Title: Enterprise
Pronunciation: ˈɛntəprʌɪz
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a project or undertaking, especially one that is difficult or requires effort; a business organization or venture
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: EN-ter-prise
Synonym: Project, Business
Opposite: Failure
Example
The new enterprise aimed to revolutionize the way people shop for groceries
Erosion
Title: Erosion
Pronunciation: ɪˈrəʊʒən
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the gradual wearing away of something, especially soil, rock, or land; the process of weakening or damaging something over time
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: e-RO-sion
Synonym: Wear and tear, Deterioration
Opposite: Growth
Example
The erosion of the coastline was caused by the constant pounding of waves.
Ethic
Title: Ethic
Pronunciation: ˈɛθɪk
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ETH-ic
Synonym: Morality, Principle
Opposite: Immorality
A set of moral principles or values; the study of moral values and principles
The company had a strong work ethic and expected its employees to work hard
Excess
Title: Excess
Pronunciation: ɪkˈsɛs
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Definition: an amount or quantity beyond what is necessary or reasonable; more than is usual or necessary
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable (noun), Countable (adjective)
Transitive or intransitive: N/A
Stress marks: EX-cess (noun), ex-CESS (adjective)
Synonym: Surplus (noun), Extra (adjective)
Opposite: Deficiency
Example
The excess weight on the plane caused it to crash.
Exclaim
Title: Exclaim
Pronunciation: ɪkˈskleɪm
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or excitement; to say something loudly and emphatically
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: exclaimed (past tense)
Formal or informal: Informal
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ex-CLAIM
Synonym: Cry out, Shout
Opposite: Whisper
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw her birthday present
Exemplify
Title: Exemplify
Pronunciation: ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to serve as a typical example of something; to illustrate or demonstrate something by giving an example
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: exemplified (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: ex-EM-pli-fy
Synonym: Illustrate, Demonstrate
Opposite: Contradict
Example
The successful athlete exemplified hard work and dedication.
Extend
Title: Extend
Pronunciation: ɪkˈstɛnd
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: extended (past tense)
Formal or informal: Formal
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: ex-TEND
Synonym: Lengthen, Stretch
Opposite: Shorten
To make something longer or larger; to continue or stretch out in a particular direction
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project
