Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
expansion
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
C1 adjective
expansive
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
C2 verb
expatiate
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
C1 noun
expatriate
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
A2 verb
expect
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
C1 noun
expectancy
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
B2 noun
Expectation
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
B1 adjective
expected
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
C2 verb
expectorate
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
C2 noun
expediency
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
C1 adjective
expedient
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
C1 verb
expedite
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
B2 noun
Expedition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
C2 adjective
expeditious
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
C2 adverb
expeditiously
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
B2 verb
expel
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
C1 verb
expend
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
B2 noun
expenditure
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
B1 noun
Expense
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
A2 adjective
expensive
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
A2 noun
Experience
Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
B1 adjective
experienced
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
B1 verb
experiencing
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
A2 noun/verb
experiment
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.