Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

the act of expressing protest or disagreement

"His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored."

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exposure

noun
/ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

"Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin."

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expound

verb
/ɪkˈspaʊnd/

to present and explain in detail

"The professor expounded the theory in simple terms."

verb
/ɪkˈsprɛs/

to convey a thought, feeling, or idea in words, actions, or other forms

"She expressed her gratitude with a warm smile."

noun
/ɪkˈspres treɪn/

a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops

"The express train reached the destination in half the usual time."

noun
/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

the act of putting thoughts or feelings into words, actions, or facial gestures

"His facial expression showed surprise."

adjective
/ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

"Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed."

verb
/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."

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noun
/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."

noun
/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.

"His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school."

verb
/ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.

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

verb
/ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

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

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

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adjective
/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

Extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made.

"The bride wore an exquisite gown made of silk."

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adjective
/ˈɛkstənt/

Still in existence; surviving.

"Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant."

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adjective
/ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

Spoken or done without preparation.

"He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting."

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Extempore

adverb
/ɪkˈstɛmpəri/

Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.

"She recited the poem extempore in class."

verb
/ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.

"The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines."

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extend

verb
/ɪkˈstɛnd/

to make something longer, larger, or last longer; to reach out.

"The company decided to extend the deadline for submissions."

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extended

adjective
/ɪkˈstendɪd/

longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time

"They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer."

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extensible

adjective
/ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

able to be extended; capable of expansion.

"The software is designed to be extensible with new features."

noun
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

a part that is added to something to make it longer or bigger; an increase in time.

"She asked for an extension on her assignment deadline."

adjective
/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

covering a large area or involving a lot; wide in range.

"The museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts."

adverb
/ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

"She traveled extensively across Europe for her research."

noun
/ɪkˈstɛnsər/

a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.

"The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow."

noun
/ɪkˈstɛnt/

the area, degree, or scope of something

"The extent of the damage was greater than expected."

verb
/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation

"The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood."

adjective
/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious

"She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances."

noun/adjective
/ɪkˈstɪəriər/

the outer surface or part of something; relating to the outside

"The exterior of the house was painted white."

adjective
/ɪkˈstɜrnəl/

situated on or relating to the outside of something; coming from outside

"The external factors affected the company's growth."

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noun
ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.

"Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization."

adverb
/ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

"The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned."

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adjective
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/

no longer existing; having died out

"Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago."

verb
/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

"The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour."

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verb
/ˈek.stər.peɪt/

to completely remove or destroy something unwanted

"The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices."

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extol

verb
/ɪkˈstoʊl/

to praise enthusiastically and highly

"The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work."

verb
/ɪkˈstɔːrt/

to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means

"The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers."

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extortion

noun
/ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

"The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner."

adjective
/ˈɛkstrə/

More than what is usual, expected, or necessary

"She brought some extra food for the picnic."

verb
/ɪkˈstrækt/

to remove or take out something, often with effort

"The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth."

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extraction

noun
/ɪkˈstrækʃən/

the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out

"The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment."

verb
/ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state

"The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country."

noun
/ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state

"The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues."

adjective
/ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process

"The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings."

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extraneous

adjective
/ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.

"The editor removed extraneous details from the report."

adjective
/ɪkˈstrɔːr.dəˌnɛr.i/

Very unusual, remarkable, or exceptional.

"She showed extraordinary courage during the crisis."

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verb
/ɪkˈstræp.əˌleɪt/

To estimate or infer something by extending known information or trends.

"Scientists extrapolate future climate patterns from current data."

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verb
/ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.

"Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year."

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noun
/ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

The process of estimating or predicting something based on extending known information.

"The company's financial extrapolation suggests steady growth."

noun
/ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Excessive spending or lack of restraint in using resources.

"His extravagance on luxury cars worried his family."

adjective
/ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/

Spending or using more than is necessary; excessively elaborate or luxurious.

"She wore an extravagant dress to the party."