CEFR Level
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
"He tends to exaggerate his achievements."
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
"His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration."
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
"The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully."
to go beyond a limit or expectation
"The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal."
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
"She always tries to excel in her studies."
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
"The school is known for its academic excellence."
Unusually good; outstanding.
"She has shown exceptional talent in mathematics."
An amount more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
"Too much sugar can lead to excess weight gain."
more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable
"Eating excessive sugar can lead to health problems."
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
"She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift."
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
"She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news."
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
"The list excludes temporary workers."
not included; left out; barred from participation
"He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations."
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
"The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups."
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
"The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach."
only; not shared with others
"This service is available exclusively to premium members."
A short journey or trip, especially one taken for leisure or educational purposes.
"The students went on an excursion to the national museum."
To carry out a plan, order, or action; to perform or put into effect.
"The company plans to execute its new strategy next year."
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
"The success of a project depends on its proper execution."
to apply effort, force, or influence
"He had to exert himself to finish the project on time."
to breathe out air from the lungs
"She slowly exhaled after holding her breath."
to tire out completely; to use up resources
"The long journey exhausted the children."
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
"Feeling exhausted after waking up is common."
Extreme physical or mental tiredness.
"After the marathon, she collapsed from exhaustion."
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
"The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts."
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
"The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries."
the action of becoming larger, more extensive, or widespread
"The company announced its expansion into new markets."
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case
"The students had high expectations for their exam results."
a journey made for a particular purpose, often exploration or research
"They went on a scientific expedition to the Arctic."
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
"The student was expelled from school for misconduct."
the act of spending money or using resources
"The government reduced its expenditure on defense."
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
"The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer."
specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field
"Her expertise in data analysis is highly valued."
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
"My passport will expire next month."
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
"The teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment."
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
"The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion."
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
"The bomb exploded in the middle of the street."
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
"The company was accused of exploiting child labor."
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work; the use of resources for profit
"The exploitation of workers is a serious issue."
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
"Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe."
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
"The explosion shook the entire neighborhood."
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
"The situation became explosive after the argument."
to reveal or uncover something hidden
"The journalist tried to expose the corruption scandal."
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
"Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin."
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
"Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed."
covering a large area or involving a lot; wide in range.
"The museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts."
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
"She traveled extensively across Europe for her research."
the outer surface or part of something; relating to the outside
"The exterior of the house was painted white."
situated on or relating to the outside of something; coming from outside
"The external factors affected the company's growth."
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
"The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned."