Letter E – Episode 02 1 / 20 1. What does “Emit” mean? • to keep inside • to close off • to send out Explanation: “Emit” means to send out or give off gases, light, or sound. Example: The volcano emits smoke. 2 / 20 2. What does “Emphasize” mean? • to ignore • to stress • to reduce Explanation: “Emphasize” means to give special importance to something. Example: The minister emphasized the importance of education. 3 / 20 3. What does “Empty-handed” mean? • with nothing • with money • with gifts Explanation: “Empty-handed” means leaving or returning without anything. Example: They came hoping for some food, but had to go away empty-handed. 4 / 20 4. What does “Enable” mean? • to allow • to block • to refuse Explanation: “Enable” means to make it possible for someone to do something. Example: The new law enabled more women to return to work. 5 / 20 5. What does “Enclosed” mean? • open • surrounded • small Explanation: “Enclosed” means being surrounded on all sides. Example: Our house is enclosed with trees. 6 / 20 6. What does “Encounter” mean? • to hide from • to forget • to meet Explanation: “Encounter” means to come across or meet face-to-face. Example: I have never encountered any difficulties at work. 7 / 20 7. What does “Encourage” mean? • to give hope • to scare • to reject Explanation: “Encourage” means to give support, hope, or confidence. Example: My father encouraged me to continue my higher studies. 8 / 20 8. What does “End up” mean? • to start • to finish or arrive • to decide Explanation: “End up” means to finally arrive somewhere or come to a result. Example: We got lost last night and ended up in the next town. 9 / 20 9. What does “Endanger” mean? • to risk • to protect • to save Explanation: “Endanger” means to put in danger or risk. Example: Smoking endangers your health. 10 / 20 10. What does “Endorse” mean? • to sign on a check • to cancel a check • to lose a check Explanation: “Endorse” means to write your name on the back of a check. Example: I had to endorse the check before I got it cashed. 11 / 20 11. What does “Engaged” mean? • free • busy • absent Explanation: “Engaged” means busy with something, or promised to be married. Example: Tom is engaged in something new. 12 / 20 12. What does “Ensure” mean? • to guarantee • to guess • to avoid Explanation: “Ensure” means to make sure or guarantee. Example: The commander could not ensure promotions for his men. 13 / 20 13. What does “Endure” mean? • to tolerate • to refuse • to quit Explanation: “Endure” means to suffer or bear something difficult. Example: I cannot endure loneliness. 14 / 20 14. What does “Enduring” mean? • lasting • short-lived • broken Explanation: “Enduring” means lasting for a long time. Example: I shall be left with many enduring memories of India. 15 / 20 15. What does “Enforce the law” mean? • to ignore it • to make people obey • to change it Explanation: “Enforce” means to make sure people follow the law. Example: The police officer’s main job is to enforce the law. 16 / 20 16. What does “Engaged in” mean? • free from work • busy with something • leaving work Explanation: “Engaged in” means being busy or occupied with something. Example: I am always engaged in my work. 17 / 20 17. What does “Enlisted” mean? • civilian • soldier without officer rank • commander Explanation: “Enlisted” refers to soldiers who are not officers. Example: John is an enlisted in the infantry. 18 / 20 18. What does “Enmity” mean? • friendship • agreement • hostility Explanation: “Enmity” means hate or hostility between people. Example: I don’t understand his enmity towards his parents. 19 / 20 19. What does “Enrollment” mean? • leaving a course • joining a course • failing a course Explanation: “Enrollment” means the act of signing up or joining. Example: School enrollments are currently falling. 20 / 20 20. What does “Entertaining” mean? • enjoyable • boring • serious Explanation: “Entertaining” means enjoyable or amusing. Example: The jokes he tells are very entertaining. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte
