Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case

"The students had high expectations for their exam results."

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adjective
/ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

regarded as likely to happen; anticipated

"The expected results were better than we thought."

verb
/ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs

"The patient began to expectorate thick mucus."

noun
/ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

"He acted out of political expediency rather than principle."

adjective
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality

"It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks."

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verb
/ˈɛkspəˌdaɪt/

to make a process or action happen more quickly

"The company promised to expedite the delivery of the package."

noun
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/

a journey made for a particular purpose, often exploration or research

"They went on a scientific expedition to the Arctic."

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adjective
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

done with speed and efficiency

"The investigation was carried out in an expeditious manner."

adverb
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

in a quick and efficient manner

"The application was processed expeditiously."

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expel

verb
/ɪkˈspɛl/

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization

"The student was expelled from school for misconduct."

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verb
/ɪkˈspɛnd/

to use up or spend resources such as time, money, or energy

"She expended a lot of energy preparing for the presentation."

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noun
/ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/

the act of spending money or using resources

"The government reduced its expenditure on defense."

noun
/ɪkˈspɛns/

the cost of something; money spent

"Traveling abroad can be a major expense."

adjective
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

costing a lot of money

"That car is too expensive for me to buy."

noun/verb
/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/

knowledge or skill gained through involvement in or exposure to something over time

"She gained valuable experience while working abroad."

adjective
/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

"She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students."

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verb
/ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.

"The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure."

noun/verb
/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

"The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth."

adjective
/ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

"The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer."

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adverb
ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.

"Bose demonstrated findings experimentally."

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noun
/ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

"Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products."

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expert

noun/adjective
/ˈekspɜːt/

a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

"He is an expert in computer programming."

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noun
/ˌɛkspərˈtiːz/

specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field

"Her expertise in data analysis is highly valued."

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verb
/ˈɛkspieɪt/

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

"He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor."

verb
/ɪkˈspaɪər/

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

"My passport will expire next month."

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verb
/ɪkˈspleɪn/

to make something clear by describing or giving details

"The teacher explained the concept to the students."

noun
/ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement or account that makes something clear

"The teacher gave a clear explanation of the theory."

noun
/ˈɛksplətɪv/

a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane

"He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot."

adjective
/ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

able to be explained or understood

"His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation."

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verb
/ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail

"The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students."

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explicator

noun
/ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

a person who explains or interprets something in detail

"The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works."

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adjective
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

"The teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment."

adverb
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

"The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion."

verb
/ɪkˈsploʊd/

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

"The bomb exploded in the middle of the street."

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exploit

verb, noun
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage

"The company was accused of exploiting child labor."

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noun
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work; the use of resources for profit

"The exploitation of workers is a serious issue."

adjective
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

"The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory."

noun
/ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

"Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe."

verb
/ɪkˈsplɔːr/

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

"They decided to explore the forest together."

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verb
/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.

"They are exploring different areas of Antarctica."

noun
/ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

"The explosion shook the entire neighborhood."

adjective
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

"The situation became explosive after the argument."

noun
/ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power

"She is a leading exponent of modern dance."

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adjective
/ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

Rapid growth or dramatic progress within a specific time

"The tech industry has seen exponential growth in recent years."

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adverb
ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.

"Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide."

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verb
/ˈekspɔːt/

to send goods or services to another country for sale

"Bangladesh exports garments to many countries."

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verb
/ɪkˈspoʊz/

to reveal or uncover something hidden

"The journalist tried to expose the corruption scandal."

noun
/ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition

"The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory."

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adjective
/ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

intended to explain or describe something

"The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic."

verb
/ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

"She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision."