11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With E

Sincere and serious in intention; showing deep conviction.

“She made an earnest attempt to improve her grades.”

Giving good value in relation to resources used; avoiding waste.

“The small car is very economical on fuel.”

To choose someone by voting; to decide to do something.

“The citizens will elect a new mayor next month.”

To escape from or avoid something, especially by being clever or skilful.

“The answer continued to elude her despite hours of thinking.”

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

“His public mistake embarrassed him greatly.”

To hold someone closely in one's arms; to accept willingly.

“She ran to embrace her grandmother at the airport.”

To come out from somewhere; to become known or apparent.

“The butterfly emerged from its cocoon.”

A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government; a large business organisation.

“The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.”

To give work to someone and pay them for it; to make use of something.

“The factory employs over five hundred workers.”

To try hard to do or achieve something; a serious attempt.

“We will endeavour to complete the project on time.”

To suffer through something difficult patiently; to remain in existence.

“Athletes must endure intense training to compete.”

A business or company; a project or undertaking that requires boldness and effort.

“She started her own enterprise selling handmade jewellery.”

Whole; with no part left out; complete.

“She read the entire book in one day.”

Completely; wholly; in every way.

“The situation is entirely different from what I expected.”

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives; the natural world.

“Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility.”

To supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.

“The school aims to equip students with essential life skills.”

The necessary items for a particular purpose; tools, machinery, or supplies.

“The laboratory has state-of-the-art equipment.”

Supplied with the necessary items; prepared or fitted out.

“The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances.”

To build or put up a structure; standing upright and straight.

“Workers will erect the scaffolding tomorrow.”

A short journey undertaken to deliver or collect something or to complete a task.

“She ran a few errands before coming home.”

To a great extent; more than usually; particularly.

“I love all fruits, especially strawberries.”

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, or extent of something.

“Can you estimate how long the journey will take?”

The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, or value of something.

“Students receive a detailed evaluation of their performance.”

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

“It was evident that she had been crying.”

To represent something as larger, better, or worse than it really is.

“He tends to exaggerate his achievements.”

Extremely good; outstanding.

“She received excellent marks on her exam.”

A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness; something that causes such feelings.

“The children could barely contain their excitement.”

Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness; thrilling.

“The match was incredibly exciting to watch.”

To cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, joy, or anger.

“"What a beautiful sunset!" she exclaimed.”

The fact or state of living or being real; a way of living.

“Scientists debate the existence of life on other planets.”

To force someone to leave a place, especially as a punishment; to force out.

“The student was expelled for breaking school rules.”

The cost required for something; money spent on something.

“The expense of the renovation was higher than expected.”

A statement or account that makes something clear; the reason given for something.

“The teacher provided a clear explanation of the concept.”

Made longer or larger; stretched out; lasting longer than usual.

“She took an extended leave of absence from work.”

The outer surface or part of something; situated on the outside.

“The exterior of the building was painted white.”

The state of no longer existing; the dying out of a species.

“Many species are facing extinction due to habitat loss.”

To remove or take out something; a passage taken from a text or a substance drawn out.

“Dentists sometimes need to extract teeth.”

To a very great degree; exceedingly.

“The exam was extremely difficult.”