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egotism

IPA: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/

KK: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A strong focus on oneself, often involving bragging or talking too much about one's own achievements and importance.

Example: His egotism made it difficult for others to enjoy the conversation.

egotistic

IPA: //ˌiːɡəʊˈtɪstɪk//

KK: /ɪˈɡoʊtɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having an excessive sense of self-importance or self-centeredness; focusing mainly on oneself and one's own interests.

Example: His egotistic behavior made it difficult for others to work with him.

egotistical

IPA: //ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl//

KK: /ɪˈɡoʊtɪskəl/

adjective

Definition: Having an inflated sense of self-importance and often focusing on oneself rather than others.

Example: His egotistical behavior made it hard for his friends to enjoy their time together.

egotistically

IPA: /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkli/

KK: /ɪˌɡoʊtɪsˈtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

Example: He spoke egotistically about his accomplishments, ignoring the contributions of his team.

egregious

IPA: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

KK: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

adjective

Definition: Very bad or shocking, especially in a way that is easy to notice.

Example: The company's egregious disregard for safety regulations led to a serious accident.

egregiously

IPA: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəsli/

KK: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very bad or shocking; extremely or remarkably bad.

Example: The team egregiously failed to meet the project deadline, causing significant delays.

egregiousness

IPA: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəsnəs/

KK: /ɪˈɡriːdʒəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being extremely bad or shocking, often in a way that is noticeable or outrageous.

Example: The egregiousness of the error led to serious consequences for the company.

egress

IPA: /ˈiːɡrɛs/

KK: /ˈiːɡrɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go out or leave a place.

Example: The crowd began to egress from the building after the event ended.

noun

Definition: A way or opening to leave a place; an exit.

Example: In case of an emergency, it is important to know the nearest egress.

egression

IPA: /ɪˈɡrɛʃən/

KK: /ɪˈɡrɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of coming out or leaving a place.

Example: The egression of the animals from their habitat was carefully monitored by the researchers.

ehrlichiosis

IPA: /ɪrˌlɪkɪˈoʊsɪs/

KK: /ˌɪrˌlɪkɪˈoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease that is spread by ticks and caused by bacteria from a specific group called ehrlichia.

Example: Ehrlichiosis can cause symptoms like fever and fatigue after a tick bite.

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