Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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."

noun
/ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

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

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

noun
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.

"She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity."

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

"The soldier showed exemplary courage during the battle."

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verb
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/

To illustrate or clarify by giving an example.

"Her actions exemplify the true spirit of generosity."

adjective, verb
/ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

"Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam."

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exercise

noun/verb
/ˈɛksərsaɪz/

Physical activity done to maintain or improve health and fitness.

"She does exercise every morning."

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exert

verb
/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

to apply effort, force, or influence

"He had to exert himself to finish the project on time."

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exertion

noun
/ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

the application of effort; vigorous action

"After so much exertion, she needed to rest."

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noun
/ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

The action of breathing out.

"Slow exhalation calms the nervous system."

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exhale

verb
/ɛksˈheɪl/

to breathe out air from the lungs

"She slowly exhaled after holding her breath."

verb
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

to tire out completely; to use up resources

"The long journey exhausted the children."

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adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

"Feeling exhausted after waking up is common."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

able to be used up completely; not infinite

"Coal and oil are exhaustible resources."

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noun
/ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

Extreme physical or mental tiredness.

"After the marathon, she collapsed from exhaustion."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

"The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue."

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exhibit

verb/noun
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

"The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts."

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Exhibition

noun
/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/

a public display of works of art, products, or other items of interest

"The art exhibition attracted thousands of visitors."

verb
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

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

"The mountain view exhilarated the travelers."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

"She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.

"Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life."

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noun
/ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

"The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing."

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verb
/ɪɡˈzɔːrt/

To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.

"The teacher exhorted the students to study harder."

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exhume

verb
/ɛksˈhjuːm/

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

"The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains."

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noun
/ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention

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

adjective
/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

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

noun
/ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

the quality of being scanty or meager in amount

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