equal

[(1) the same in amount, size, weight or value; (2) having the same rights]

Each of them provided an equal amount of money to start the new business. (1)

The amendment guaranteed that men and women would have equal rights. (2)

equipment

[things, tools or machines needed for a purpose or activity]

Jack has all the equipment we will need for our camping trip.

escape

[(1) to get free; (2) to get away from; (3) to get out of]

The lion escaped from his cage. (1)

Three prisoners escaped from their guards. (2)

No one could escape from the high security prison. (3)

especially

[more than others]

We liked the food, especially the fish.

establish

[(1) to bring into existence; (2) to create]

Mister Jenkins established his business 23 years ago. (1)

Scientists have established a new way to communicate with creatures anywhere in the universe. (2)

estimate

[to form an opinion about a value, size or amount using less than complete information]

The media have failed in their attempts to estimate the winners of national elections.

ethnic

[of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived]

Jay and Cindy enjoy eating ethnic food as often as possible.

evaporate

[to change from a liquid into a gas]

Water evaporates more quickly during dry weather.

even

[in a way not thought possible]

They survived, even though the building was destroyed.

event四级阅读理解技巧

[that which happens, especially something of importance]

Swearing in a new President is a big event in Washington.

ever

[at any time]

Did you ever meet Joseph's wife?

every

[(1) each one; (2) all]

Every winner gets a different prize. (1)

She has read every book in the library. (2)

evidence

[(1) material or facts that prove something; (2) a reason for believing]

The evidence proves the suspect is guilty. (1)

Children do not need evidence to believe in Santa Claus. (2)

evil

[(1) not good; (2) extremely bad]

He had an evil plan. (1)

Only a truly evil person would treat a child so badly. (2)

exact

[(1) having no mistakes; (2) correct in every detail]

That is the exact number of students present. (1)

His reports were exact in every way. (2)

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