Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

evanescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.

"The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes."

evenhanded definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.

"The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case."

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evert

verb C2
/ɪˈvɜːrt/

To turn inside out or outward.

"The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure."

adjective C2
/ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

relating to or providing evidence

"The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims."

evince definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪˈvɪns/

to show or demonstrate clearly

"She evinced her interest in the project through active participation."

verb C2
/ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content

"The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline."

Ewe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Ewe

noun C2
/juː/

a female sheep

"The ewe gave birth to two lambs in the spring."

ewer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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ewer

noun C2
/ˈjuːər/

a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water

"The servant filled the ewer with fresh water."

exaction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪɡˈzækʃən/

the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly

"The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions."

adjective C2
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

"His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present."

noun C2
/ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

The treasury of a state or country.

"The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer."

noun C2
/ɪkˈsɪʒən/

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

"The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications."

noun C2
/ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity

"The news created great excitation among the fans."

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excoriate

verb C2
/ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.

"The critic excoriated the film for its poor script."

noun C2
/ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

"The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape."

verb C2
/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

to cause intense pain or suffering

"The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain."

exculpate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

"The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client."

adjective C2
/ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.

"His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic."

execrable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈeksɪkrəbl/

Extremely bad or unpleasant.

"The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early."

verb C2
/ˈeksɪkreɪt/

To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.

"The community execrated the corrupt politician."

noun C2
/ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.

"The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall."

noun C2
/ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

"The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage."

noun C2
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.

"She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity."

adjective C2
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

able to be used up completely; not infinite

"Coal and oil are exhaustible resources."

verb C2
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.

"The mountain view exhilarated the travelers."

exhort definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɪɡˈzɔːrt/

To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.

"The teacher exhorted the students to study harder."

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exhume

verb C2
/ɛksˈhjuːm/

to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground

"The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains."

exigency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention

"In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions."

adjective C2
/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

"The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery."

noun C2
/ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

the quality of being scanty or meager in amount

"The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete."

adjective C2
/ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

"They survived on exiguous rations during the journey."

noun C2
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

"The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists."

exorcise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

"The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house."

expatiate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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expatiate

verb C2
/ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

to speak or write at length or in detail

"The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking."

verb C2
/ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs

"The patient began to expectorate thick mucus."

noun C2
/ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

"He acted out of political expediency rather than principle."

expeditious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

done with speed and efficiency

"The investigation was carried out in an expeditious manner."

adverb C2
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

in a quick and efficient manner

"The application was processed expeditiously."

expiate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɛkspieɪt/

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

"He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor."

noun C2
/ˈɛksplətɪv/

a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane

"He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot."

adjective C2
/ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

able to be explained or understood

"His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation."

explicate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail

"The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students."

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explicator

noun C2
/ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

a person who explains or interprets something in detail

"The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works."

expository definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

intended to explain or describe something

"The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic."

verb C2
/ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

"She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision."

noun C2
/ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

the act of expressing protest or disagreement

"His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored."

expropriate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.

"The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway."

expropriation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.

"The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners."

verb C2
/ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.

"He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind."

verb C2
/ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.

"The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it."