each (adj.) every person or thing in a group Each type of tea has its own flavour and colour.
early (adj.) before the usual time We have to start early in the morning. I would like to leave at 5 a.m. if we can.
earth (n.) the planet that we live on Nobody knows how the earth was created.
easily (adv.) without trouble, without hard work Is the hike too difficult for children or can they do it easily?
eastern (adj.) i n or from the east The eastern part of Istanbul is in Asia.
easy (adj.) simple, not hard or difficult Learning to ski was not easy. It is a very difficult sport to learn.
eat (v.) to take in food through the mouth \pard past: ate In the south you will eat hot, spicy food.
ecology (n.) the study of the relation between life and the environment Learn about ecology in the rainforest.
economic (adj.) having to do with the use of money and goods The economic situation is bad. There are no jobs.
educational (adj.) concerned with learning and teaching There are many educational programmes for students.
effect (n.) result Let's talk about the effects of this plan. What will the results be?
effort (n.) hard work It is a long hike to the top of the mountain, but it is definitely worth the effort. The view is beautiful.
Egypt a country in northern Africa Have you seen the pyramids in Egypt?
either (adj.) both The path was narrow, with tall rocks on either side.
electric (adj.) worked by electricity San Francisco has special electric cars that run on electricity and not fuel.
elephant (n.) a very large mammal with a long nose and big ears The elephant lifts its trunk to reach the leaves in the trees.
else (adv.) more, in addition to What else would you like with your curry? We have rice and a variety of vegetables to choose from.
emperor (n.) a person who rules a group of countries Many Chinese emperors rebuilt the Great Wall.
empire (n.) a group of nations with a single ruler The Nabatean Empire stretched from Syria to Egypt, with Petra as its capital.
empty (adj.) without anything inside Now Petra is an empty city. Nobody lives there.
encourage (v.) to give hope, courage or confidence to a person My teacher encouraged me to study. She wanted me to do well.
end (n.) the last part At the end of the path we saw the first building.
endless (adj.) without limit There are so many things to do here that the choices are almost endless.
energetic (adj.) active, forceful, full of energy At the party there was energetic music and dancing.
engineering (n.) the practical use of science in design or building He was interested in building roads and bridges so he studied engineering.
English (adj.) the language of England No, I want an English paper, not a Russian one.
enjoy (v.) to like something very much You can enjoy delicious Turkish food.
enough (adj.) as much or as many as you need We have to be back at the hotel in half an hour. I don't think we have enough time to visit the museum.
enter (v.) to go into We left the car and entered Petra on horseback.
enthusiastic (adj.) lively and full of interest He was enthusiastic about the idea and convinced us that it was good.
entrance (n.) the right to enter The entrance fee for the museum is \'a38.50.
equipment (n.) the things or machines needed for some activity There is diving equipment for rent at the shop. I am going to rent an air tank and a mask.
especially (adv.) particularly I love ravioli, especially with tomatoes and garlic.
essential (adj.) absolutely necessary Why is it essential? Do we really need it?
even (adv.) surprisingly He isn't scared of the water anymore. He even learned how to swim a little!
evening (n.) the early part of the night What do you do in the evenings? I usually go out for dinner and then dancing.
event (n.) something important that happens Details about the Festival events are in the paper. There are many different concerts and shows to choose from.
eventually (adv.) in the end, after a long time Eventually, her father married again, but it took a long time.
everyone (n.) every person It is very old, but also very modern, with something for everyone.
everything (pron.) all things We can't see everything in one day. Let's visit the museums and galleries today and the rest of the city tomorrow.
evil (adj.) something very bad or harmful There are good people and evil people in the world. Evil people only want to hurt others.
exactly (adv.) precisely, very accurately Nobody knows exactly when people began to use skis, but it was a very long time ago.
excellent (adj.) very good, the best There are excellent restaurants in Paris. This city is known for its delicious food.
except (prep.) not including Everyone came to the party except Susie, who was sick.
exception (n.) a person or thing that is not the same as the others Tokyo is no exception. It is the same as the other large cities.
exchange (n.) a place for buying and selling This is the New York Stock Exchange. People come here to buy and sell company stocks.
exciting (adj.) causing feelings of happiness or interest My trip to India was very exciting. I really enjoyed myself.
excuse me forgive me for bothering you Excuse me, can I buy a newspaper here?
exercise (n.) work or practice done to improve something The teacher gave us some exercises to help us practise our grammar.
exhibition (n.) a show where people can come and see a collection of things My favourite painter is having an exhibition in the art gallery. His paintings are beautiful.
existing (adj.) p resent now The first step was to connect the existing walls of the Chinese states.
exotic (adj.) different, as if from a far away country You will find many exotic fruits in the market. Have you ever tasted papaya?
expect (v.) to believe that a certain thing will happen or that a person will behave in a certain way You are expected to obey these rules. If you do not, you will be asked to leave.
expensive (adj.) having a high price The diving equipment was very expensive. I didn't want to spend that much money so I decided not to buy it.
experienced (adj.) having knowledge b ecause you have done something many times You will have an experienced guide with you all the time. He knows the route well.
expert (n.) a person who has special knowledge about a subject He studied everything there was to know about birds. He became an expert.
explain (v.) to make something clear Your tour guide will explain the age-old tradition of chocolate making.
explore (v.) to look about in a new place Later in the afternoon you will have free time to explore Petra. Try to see as much of it as you can.
explorer (n.) a person who travels to discover new places Marco Polo was a famous Italian explorer. He travelled all over the world in search of new lands.
expression (n.) words or a phrase The teacher used an expression that the students had never heard before, so she explained to them what it meant.
extinct (adj.) no longer existing in the world Dinosaurs are now extinct. They died out millions of years ago.
extra (adj.) more than what is usual or expected I would rather pay more and eat in a nicer restaurant. It is worth the extra money.
extraordinary (adj.) very unusual What an extraordinary day! It is never this warm in February.
eyes (n.) the part of the body used for seeing My eyes are red because I did not sleep very well last night.