Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ɪkˈsiːd/

to go beyond a limit or expectation

"The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal."

adjective
/ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

going beyond; surpassing; extremely

"The project was completed with exceeding excellence."

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excel

verb
/ɪkˈsɛl/

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

"She always tries to excel in her studies."

noun
/ˈɛksələns/

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

"The school is known for its academic excellence."

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excellency

noun
/ˈɛksələnsɪ/

a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors

"His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony."

adjective
/ˈɛksələnt/

extremely good; outstanding

"The food at this restaurant is excellent."

preposition/conjunction
/ɪkˈsɛpt/

not including; other than

"Everyone was invited except John."

noun
/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

A case or instance that does not follow a general rule.

"Every rule has an exception."

adjective
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

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

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adjective
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/

Unusually good; outstanding.

"She has shown exceptional talent in mathematics."

noun
/ˈɛksɜːrpt/

A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.

"The teacher read an excerpt from the novel."

noun
/ɪkˈsɛs/

An amount more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

"Too much sugar can lead to excess weight gain."

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adjective
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable

"Eating excessive sugar can lead to health problems."

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adjective + noun
এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.

"Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues."

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verb
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

To give something and receive something in return.

"They exchanged gifts during the festival."

noun
/ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

The treasury of a state or country.

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

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excise

verb
/ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

"The surgeon excised the tumor successfully."

noun
/ɪkˈsɪʒən/

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

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

adjective
/ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

easily excited or emotionally aroused

"The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing."

noun
/ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity

"The news created great excitation among the fans."

verb
/ɪkˈsaɪt/

to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

"The idea of traveling abroad excites her."

adjective
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

very enthusiastic and eager about something

"The children were excited to open their presents."

noun
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

"There was a lot of excitement before the concert began."

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adjective
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

"The movie was so exciting that I watched it twice."

verb
/ɪkˈskleɪm/

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

"She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift."

noun
/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

"She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news."

verb
/ɪkˈskluːd/

To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.

"The list excludes temporary workers."

adjective
/ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

not included; left out; barred from participation

"He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations."

noun
/ɪkˈskluːʒən/

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

"The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups."

adjective
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

"The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach."

adverb
/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

only; not shared with others

"This service is available exclusively to premium members."

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excoriate

verb
/ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.

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

noun
/ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

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

verb
/ɪkˈskriːt/

to eliminate waste matter from the body

"Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing."

noun
/ɪkˈskriːʃən/

the process of eliminating waste matter from the body

"Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body."

verb
/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

to cause intense pain or suffering

"The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain."

adjective
/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

causing extreme physical or mental pain

"She was in excruciating pain after the accident."

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verb
/ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

"The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client."

noun
/ɪkˈskɜːʒən/

A short journey or trip, especially one taken for leisure or educational purposes.

"The students went on an excursion to the national museum."

adjective
/ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

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

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

adjective
/ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

Able to be forgiven or justified.

"Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances."

verb
/ɪkˈskjuːz/

to forgive someone for doing something wrong or to justify an action

"Please excuse my lateness; there was heavy traffic."

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adjective
/ˈeksɪkrəbl/

Extremely bad or unpleasant.

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

verb
/ˈeksɪkreɪt/

To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.

"The community execrated the corrupt politician."

noun
/ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

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

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

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verb
/ˈɛksɪkjuːt/

To carry out a plan, order, or action; to perform or put into effect.

"The company plans to execute its new strategy next year."

noun
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

"The success of a project depends on its proper execution."

noun
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

"The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner."

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noun/adjective
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business; relating to the execution of plans or laws.

"She works as an executive in a multinational company."

noun
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.

"The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes."