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  • entourage/ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/nounB2+The group of helpers who travel with an important person.
  • entrails/ˈɛn.tɹeɪlz/nounC1The inner organs of an animal or a person.
  • entrance/ˈɛn.tɹəns/nounB12 meaningsThe way into a building.
  • entreaty/ɪnˈtɹiːti/nounC1An earnest and humble request.
  • entrenchmentnounC2Being dug in so firmly that change is very hard.
  • entrepreneur/ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/
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A person who starts their own company and takes the risk.
  • entrepreneurship/ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜːʃɪp/nounC1The art and risk of building your own business.
  • entropy/ˈɛntɹəpi/nounC1The steady drift of order into disorder.
  • entry/ˈɛntɹi/nounB13 meaningsThe moment a diver meets the water.
  • envelope/ˈɛnvə(ˌ)ləʊp/nounA23 meaningsThe flat paper cover a letter or card is sent in.
  • environment/ɪnˈvaɪ.ɹə.mənt/nounB13 meaningsThe natural world, especially as something affected by human activity.
  • environmentalistnounB2+Somebody who works to protect the natural world.
  • envoy/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/nounC1An official messenger between governments.
  • envy/ˈɛnvi/nounB23 meaningsThe unhappy feeling of wanting what somebody else has.
  • enzyme/ˈɛn.zaɪm/nounB2+A protein made by living cells that speeds up one particular chemical reaction without being used up itself.
  • eon/ˈi.ɑn/nounB2+An immensely long period of time.
  • ephemera/ɪˈfɛməɹə/nounC2Printed odds and ends never meant to be kept.
  • epicnounB22 meaningsA long poem or story about the deeds of heroes.
  • epicentre/ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/nounB2+The point right above where a quake starts.
  • epicure/ˈɛpɪkjʊə/nounC2Somebody with refined taste in food and drink.
  • epidemic/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/nounC1An illness spreading through a region at once.
  • epigram/ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/nounC2A short clever saying with a sting in it.
  • epilepsy/ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/nounB2+A condition of the brain that causes fits.
  • epilogue/ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/nounB2+A closing section added after the main story.
  • epipennounC1An injector carried against a severe allergic reaction.
  • epiphany/ɪˈpɪfəni/nounC1A sudden flash of understanding that changes everything.
  • episode/ˈɛp.ɪ.səʊd/nounB13 meaningsOne instalment of a series.
  • epitaph/ˈɛp.ɪˌtɑːf/nounC1The words written on a gravestone.
  • epitome/əˈpɪt.ə.mi/nounC12 meaningsThe perfect example of a quality.
  • epoch/ˈiːpɒk/nounC12 meaningsA long period marked off by a great event.
  • epoxy/ɪˈpɒk.si/nounC2A two-part glue that sets into a very strong joint.
  • equal/ˈiːkwəl/adjectiveB14 meaningsThe same in size, number, value or status.
  • equality/ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/nounB1+2 meaningsThe state of everyone having the same rights, status and chances.
  • equanimity/ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/nounC2Calmness of mind under pressure.
  • equation/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/nounC13 meaningsA mathematical statement that two expressions have the same value.
  • equator/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/nounB1+The imaginary line around the Earth's middle.
  • equestrian/ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/adjectiveC12 meaningsRelating to horse riding.
  • equilibrium/ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/nounC23 meaningsA state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
  • equinox/ˈɛkwɪnɒks/nounB2+One of the two days when day and night are about equal.
  • equipment/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/nounA2+The tools and machines a job needs.
  • equity/ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/nounC15 meaningsFairness that takes different needs and circumstances into account.
  • equivalent/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/nounB2Something equal in value or meaning to another.
  • equivocation/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/nounC2Sliding between two meanings of a word in an argument.
  • era/ˈɪə.ɹə/nounB23 meaningsA long period of history seen as having a character of its own.
  • eraser/ɪˈɹeɪzə/nounA2+The small soft block that removes writing mistakes.
  • erection/ɪˈɹɛkʃən/nounC1The putting up of a structure.
  • eritreanounC1Red Sea country north of Ethiopia, capital Asmara.
  • ermine/ˈɜːmɪn/nounC2The white winter fur of a stoat, used to trim robes.
  • erosion/ɪˈɹəʊʒən/nounB2+2 meaningsThe gradual wearing away of land or rock by water, wind or ice.
  • errand/ˈɛɹənd/nounB1A small trip out to get one thing done.
  • erratic/ɪˈɹætɪk/adjectiveC12 meaningsJumping about with no steady pattern.
  • erudition/ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/nounC2Great learning gathered from books.
  • eruption/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/nounB2The explosive moment a volcano blows its top.
  • escalation/ˌɛs.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/nounB2+A sharp increase in scale or seriousness.
  • escalator/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/nounB1+A moving staircase in a shop or station.
  • escapade/ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/nounC1A wild adventure that breaks the rules a little.
  • escape/ɪˈskeɪp/verbA24 meaningsTo get free from a place or a situation.
  • escapologist/ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/nounC1A performer who frees themselves from chains.
  • escarpment/ɪˈskɑːp.mənt/nounC2A long steep slope at the edge of high ground.
  • escort/ˈɛs.kɔɹt/nounB22 meaningsPeople who go with somebody to guard or accompany them.