Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
exasperation
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
C1 verb
excavate
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
B2 verb
exceed
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
C1 adjective
Exceeding
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
B2 verb
excel
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
B2 noun
excellence
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
C1 noun
excellency
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
A2 adjective
Excellent
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
A2 preposition/conjunction
except
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
B1 noun
Exception
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
C2 adjective
exceptionable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
B2 adjective
exceptional
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
C1 noun
excerpt
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
B2 noun
Excess
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
B2 adjective
excessive
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
C1 adjective + noun
excessive strain
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
A2 noun
Exchange
Meaning
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
Example
The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.
C2 noun
exchequer
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
C1 verb
excise
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
C2 noun
excision
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
C1 adjective
excitable
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
C2 noun
excitation
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
A2 verb
excite
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
A1 adjective
excited
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.