LETTER E Flashcards
Eager
Enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest
ear·lobe
/ˈirˌlōb/
noun
the soft, fleshy lower part of the external ear.
“I’ve recently noticed a swelling on my jawbone just below my earlobe.”
“Antitragus piercing is performed through the ridge of cartilage immediately above the earlobe.”
Easter eggs
An egg that is dyed and sometimes decorated and that is associated with the celebration of Easter
Echo
- a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener.
“the walls threw back the echoes of his footsteps” - a close parallel or repetition of an idea, feeling, style, or event.
“his love for her found an echo in her own feelings”
Economize
spend less; reduce one’s expenses.
“I have to economize where I can”
* “we need to economize on fuel costs”
* “people on low incomes may try to economize on fuel”
* “the company is trying to economize on labour costs”
Edge of a knife
a tense or uncertain situation, especially one finely balanced between success and failure.
“they have been living on a knife edge since his libel action”
*My financial situation at the moment is on a knife edge
*The project is on a knife edge
*His life is on a knife edge
Effort
A vigorous or determined attempt.
- In an effort to save money, I have committed to only buying items that I truly need
Either
Either is used when referring to a choice between two options.
*Either one deserves to win.
* Either you leave, or I will phone the police.”
I’ve saved some money to buy either [choice 1]a DVD player or [choice 2]an MP3 player.
We can either pre- or post-date the document.
It’s either black or grey.
You can stay either with me or with Janet.
Either I drive to the airport or I get a taxi.
Elbow
the joint between the forearm and the upper arm.
“she propped herself up on one elbow”
Emission
The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation
- The effects of lead emission on health
An ejaculation of semen
- Nocturnal emissions
End up
To reach or come to a place, condition, or situation that was not planned or expected.
- The book ended up in the trash.
- He didn’t want to end up like his father.
- She ended up a rich woman.
- He ended up (living) in a nursing home.
- The movie we wanted to see was sold out so we ended up seeing a different one.
Energy-related product
Energy-related products, are products that use energy, or that do not use energy but have an indirect impact on energy consumption, such as water using devices, building insulation products, windows, etc.
- By 2030 we’re committed to reducing our energy-related emissions by 72%
Engage
Occupy, attract, or involve (someone’s interest or attention)
- He plowed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton’s attention
Participate or become involved in
- Organizations engage in a variety of activities
Engaging
Charming and attractive.
- Sophie had a sunny personality that was very engaging
Enjoyable
(Of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.
- The decision is aimed at making shopping more enjoyable
Enough
As much or as many as required.
- “there’s too much work and not enough people to do it”
en·vel·ope
/ˈenvəˌlōp,ˈänvəˌlōp/
noun
a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.
Enviroment
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
“survival in an often hostile environment”
Escalator
a moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, conveying people between the floors of a public building.
Even though
Despite the fact that.
* “even though he was bigger, he never looked down on me”
* He wants to go out, even though it’s raining.
* He went to work even though he was unwell.
* He’s never got any money, even though his parents are quite rich.
* I prefer to bottle it up, even though it’s not good for me.
Evolve
*to change or develop gradually:
These countries are evolving toward more democratic societies.
*to develop gradually, or to make someone or something change and develop gradually:
evolve into sth Over the past three years he has evolved into one of America’s most successful restaurant owners.
evolve from sth Many investment management companies have evolved from small entrepreneurial organizations.
We must evolve new strategies to cope with changing markets.
Excuse me
Said politely in various contexts, for example when attempting to get someone’s attention, asking someone to move so that one may pass, or interrupting or disagreeing with a speaker.
Excruciating
intensely painful
Excuse me, I’m in a hurry
Expression
Expertise
Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field
- They have the technical expertise we need
- Building a car requires special expertise
- We need someone with expertise in computer security
Exquisite
Beautiful, delicate or ingenous, or elaborate execution
Extended family
a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household
Eyesight
a person’s ability to see.
“poor eyesight ended his plans for a naval career”
Eccentric
(Of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange
- My favorite aunt is very eccentric
(Of a thing) not placed centrally or not having ots axis or other part placed centrally
- A servo driving an eccentric cam
