Vocabularios

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noun C1
/ˈɛksɜːrpt/

A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.

"The teacher read an excerpt from the novel."

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adjective + noun C1
এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.

"Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues."

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excise

verb C1
/ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

"The surgeon excised the tumor successfully."

adjective C1
/ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

easily excited or emotionally aroused

"The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing."

verb C1
/ɪkˈskriːt/

to eliminate waste matter from the body

"Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing."

noun C1
/ɪkˈskriːʃən/

the process of eliminating waste matter from the body

"Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body."

adjective C1
/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

causing extreme physical or mental pain

"She was in excruciating pain after the accident."

adjective C1
/ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

Able to be forgiven or justified.

"Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances."

noun C1
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

"The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner."

noun C1
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.

"The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes."

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adjective C1
/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 C1
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/

To illustrate or clarify by giving an example.

"Her actions exemplify the true spirit of generosity."

adjective, verb C1
/ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

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

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exertion

noun C1
/ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

the application of effort; vigorous action

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

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noun C1
/ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

The action of breathing out.

"Slow exhalation calms the nervous system."

adjective C1
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

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

adjective C1
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

"She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon."

adjective C1
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.

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

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noun C1
/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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Exile

noun C1
/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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adjective C1
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

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

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

noun C1
/ˈɛksədəs/

A mass departure of people from a place.

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

verb C1
/ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

To clear someone from blame or accusation.

"The court exonerated her from all charges."

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noun C1
ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.

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

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adjective C1
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/

Unreasonably high or excessive, especially in cost or amount.

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

noun C1
/ɪkˈspæns/

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

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

adjective C1
/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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noun C1
/ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

a person who lives outside their native country

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

noun C1
/ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

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

adjective C1
/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 C1
/ˈɛkspəˌdaɪt/

to make a process or action happen more quickly

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

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verb C1
/ɪkˈspɛnd/

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

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

experimentally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

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

"Bose demonstrated findings experimentally."

experimentation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/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."

adjective C1
/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 C1
/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 C1
/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 C1
ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

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

"Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide."

noun C1
/ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition

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

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expound

verb C1
/ɪkˈspaʊnd/

to present and explain in detail

"The professor expounded the theory in simple terms."

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noun C1
/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.

"His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school."

exquisite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

Extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made.

"The bride wore an exquisite gown made of silk."

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adjective C1
/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious

"She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances."

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noun C1
ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.

"Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization."

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verb C1
/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

"The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour."

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extol

verb C1
/ɪkˈstoʊl/

to praise enthusiastically and highly

"The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work."

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verb C1
/ɪkˈstɔːrt/

to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means

"The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers."

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extortion

noun C1
/ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

"The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner."

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extraction

noun C1
/ɪkˈstrækʃən/

the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out

"The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment."

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verb C1
/ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state

"The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country."