Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
exponent
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
C1 adjective
exponential
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
C1 adverb
exponentially
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
B1 verb
export
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
B2 verb
expose
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
C1 noun
exposition
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
C2 adjective
expository
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
C2 verb
expostulate
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
C2 noun
expostulation
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
B2 noun
exposure
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
C1 verb
expound
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
A2 verb
express
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
B1 noun
Express Train
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
B1 noun
Expression
Meaning
the act of making thoughts or feelings known; a look on someone's face
Example
The artist's painting was a beautiful expression of her inner emotions.
B2 adjective
expressive
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
C2 verb
expropriate
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
C2 noun
expropriation
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
C1 noun
expulsion
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
C2 verb
expunge
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
C2 verb
expurgate
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
C1 adjective
exquisite
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
C2 adjective
extant
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
C2 adjective
extemporaneous
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
C2 adverb
Extempore
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.