LETTER E

Question 1

Eager

Answer 1

Enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest

Question 2

ear·lobe
/ˈirˌlōb/
noun

Answer 2

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.”

Question 3

Easter eggs

Answer 3

An egg that is dyed and sometimes decorated and that is associated with the celebration of Easter

Question 4

Echo

Answer 4

• 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”

Question 5

Economize

Answer 5

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”

Question 6

Edge of a knife

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Effort

Answer 7

A vigorous or determined attempt.
- In an effort to save money, I have committed to only buying items that I truly need

Question 8

Either

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

Elbow

Answer 9

the joint between the forearm and the upper arm.
“she propped herself up on one elbow”

Question 10

Emission

Answer 10

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation
- The effects of lead emission on health
An ejaculation of semen
- Nocturnal emissions

Question 11

End up

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

Energy-related product

Answer 12

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%

Question 13

Engage

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Engaging

Answer 14

Charming and attractive.
- Sophie had a sunny personality that was very engaging

Question 15

Enjoyable

Answer 15

(Of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.
- The decision is aimed at making shopping more enjoyable

Question 16

Enough

Answer 16

As much or as many as required.
- “there’s too much work and not enough people to do it”

Question 17

en·vel·ope
/ˈenvəˌlōp,ˈänvəˌlōp/
noun

Answer 17

a flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.

Question 18

Enviroment

Answer 18

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
“survival in an often hostile environment”

Question 19

Escalator

Answer 19

a moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, conveying people between the floors of a public building.

Question 20

Even though

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

Evolve

Answer 21

*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.

Question 22

Excuse me

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

Excruciating

Answer 23

intensely painful

Question 24

Excuse me, I’m in a hurry

Answer 24

Expression

Question 25

Expertise

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Exquisite

Answer 26

Beautiful, delicate or ingenous, or elaborate execution

Question 27

Extended family

Answer 27

a family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household

Question 28

Eyesight

Answer 28

a person’s ability to see.
“poor eyesight ended his plans for a naval career”

Question 29

Eccentric

Answer 29

(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