Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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extreme

adjective
/ɪkˈstriːm/

reaching a high or intense degree; very great or severe

"They went on an extreme adventure in the mountains."

adverb
/ɪkˈstriːmli/

to a very high degree; very much

"The movie was extremely interesting."

noun
/ɪkˈstriːmɪst/

A person who holds extreme political or religious views and may act on them.

"The group was led by an extremist with radical ideas."

noun
/ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

"He was pushed to the extremity of his patience."

verb
/ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.

"The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car."

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adjective
/ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

"His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition."

noun
/ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people

"As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events."

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extrude

verb
/ɪkˈstruːd/

to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold

"The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines."

noun
/ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

"Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

"The children were exuberant after winning the game."

verb
/ɪɡˈzuːd/

to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly

"He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public."

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exult

verb
/ɪɡˈzʌlt/

to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success

"The fans exulted after their team won the championship."

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Eye

noun
/aɪ/

the organ in the head through which people and animals see

"She closed her eyes and went to sleep."

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Eyeball

noun
/ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

"The doctor examined his eyeball carefully."

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Eyebrow

noun
/ˈaɪbraʊ/

the strip of hair growing on the ridge above a person's eye

"She raised her eyebrow in surprise."

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Eyelid

noun
/ˈaɪ.lɪd/

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

"Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep."

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Eyesight

noun
/ˈaɪ.saɪt/

the ability to see; vision

"Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight."

noun
/ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

"The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood."

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Eyewitness

noun
/ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it

"The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident."

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eyrie

noun
/ˈɪəri/

the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree

"The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff."

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eyry

noun
/ˈɪəri/

an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey

"The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely."