Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

"The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage."

noun
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.

"She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity."

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

"The soldier showed exemplary courage during the battle."

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verb
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/

To illustrate or clarify by giving an example.

"Her actions exemplify the true spirit of generosity."

adjective, verb
/ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

"Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam."

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exercise

noun/verb
/ˈɛksərsaɪz/

Physical activity done to maintain or improve health and fitness.

"She does exercise every morning."

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exert

verb
/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

to apply effort, force, or influence

"He had to exert himself to finish the project on time."

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exertion

noun
/ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

the application of effort; vigorous action

"After so much exertion, she needed to rest."

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noun
/ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

The action of breathing out.

"Slow exhalation calms the nervous system."

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exhale

verb
/ɛksˈheɪl/

to breathe out air from the lungs

"She slowly exhaled after holding her breath."

verb
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

to tire out completely; to use up resources

"The long journey exhausted the children."

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

"Feeling exhausted after waking up is common."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

able to be used up completely; not infinite

"Coal and oil are exhaustible resources."

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noun
/ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

Extreme physical or mental tiredness.

"After the marathon, she collapsed from exhaustion."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

"The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue."

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exhibit

verb/noun
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

"The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts."

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Exhibition

noun
/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/

a public display of works of art, products, or other items of interest

"The art exhibition attracted thousands of visitors."

verb
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.

"The mountain view exhilarated the travelers."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

"She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.

"Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life."

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noun
/ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

"The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing."

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verb
/ɪɡˈzɔːrt/

To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.

"The teacher exhorted the students to study harder."

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exhume

verb
/ɛksˈhjuːm/

to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground

"The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains."

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noun
/ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention

"In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions."

adjective
/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

"The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery."

noun
/ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

the quality of being scanty or meager in amount

"The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete."

adjective
/ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

"They survived on exiguous rations during the journey."

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Exile

noun
/ˈɛksaɪl/

the state of being forced to live in a foreign country, often for political reasons

"After the coup, the former leader was forced into exile."

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exist

verb
/ɪɡˈzɪst/

to have actual being; to be real or present

"Dinosaurs no longer exist on Earth."

noun
/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

The state of being alive or having real presence.

"The existence of life on other planets is still uncertain."

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adjective
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.

"She went through an existential crisis during her midlife."

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

present or currently in use or operation

"The existing rules need to be updated."

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exit

noun/verb
/ˈɛɡzɪt/

A way out of a place; the act of leaving.

"He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill."

noun
/ˈɛksədəs/

A mass departure of people from a place.

"There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began."

verb
/ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

To clear someone from blame or accusation.

"The court exonerated her from all charges."

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noun
ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

"Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade."

noun
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

"The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists."

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/

Unreasonably high or excessive, especially in cost or amount.

"They charged an exorbitant fee for a simple service."

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verb
/ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

"The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

"The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries."

verb
/ɪkˈspænd/

To increase in size, number, or importance.

"The company plans to expand its operations into new markets."

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verb
ɪkˈspændɪd

Made or become larger or more extensive.

"Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives."

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verb
ɪkˈspændɪŋ

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

"Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality."

noun
/ɪkˈspæns/

a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky

"The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock."

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noun
/ɪkˈspænʃən/

the action of becoming larger, more extensive, or widespread

"The company announced its expansion into new markets."

adjective
/ɪkˈspænsɪv/

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

"They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop."

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expatiate

verb
/ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

to speak or write at length or in detail

"The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking."

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noun
/ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

a person who lives outside their native country

"Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community."

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verb
/ɪkˈspɛkt/

to believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive; to anticipate

"I expect the package to arrive tomorrow."

noun
/ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

"There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced."