Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
extemporize
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
B1 verb
extend
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
B1 adjective
extended
Meaning
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
Example
They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.
C2 adjective
extensible
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
B1 noun
Extension
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
B2 adjective
Extensive
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
B2 adverb
extensively
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
C2 noun
extensor
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
B1 noun
Extent
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
C2 verb
extenuate
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
C1 adjective
extenuating
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
B2 adjective
Exterior
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
B2 adjective
External
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
C1 noun
externalities
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
B2 adverb
externally
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
B2 adjective
extinct
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
C1 verb
extinguish
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
C2 verb
extirpate
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
C1 verb
extol
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
C1 verb
extort
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
C1 noun
extortion
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
A2 adjective
extra
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
B2 verb
extract
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
C1 noun
extraction
Meaning
the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out
Example
The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.