English Words Starting With E

• exanthem

  nounVery Low
  /ɪɡˈzænθəm/A widespread skin rash or eruption, usually occurring as a symptom of an infectious disease or an allergic reaction.
• exanthema

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˌɛksænˈθiːmə/A skin rash that appears suddenly and is widespread, typically caused by a viral infection or drug reaction.
• exaptation

  nounC2
  /ˌɛksæpˈteɪʃ(ə)n/A shift in the function of a trait during evolution, where a feature that originally evolved for one purpose is co-opted for a new, unrelated use.
• exarch

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈɛksɑːk/A governor or ruler in certain historical contexts, especially in the Byzantine Empire; a bishop in Eastern Christianity ranking below a patriarch.
• exarchate

  nounC2
  /ˈɛk.sɑː.keɪt/The office, jurisdiction, province, or diocese of an exarch (a high-ranking bishop or governor in Eastern Orthodox churches or Byzantine administration).
• exasperate

  adjectiveverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪt/to irritate or annoy someone intensely
• exasperated

  adjectiveverbC1
  /ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪtɪd/Intensely frustrated, irritated, or annoyed to the point of losing patience.
• exasperation

  nounC1
  /ɪɡˌzɑː.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
• excalibur

  nounC1/C2
  /ɛkˈskæl.ɪ.bə/The legendary sword of King Arthur, often associated with rightful sovereignty and magical power.
• excardination

  nounExtremely rare
  /ˌɛks.kɑː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/The formal release or dismissal of a clergyman from a diocese.
• excavate

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈɛkskəveɪt/To dig up or remove earth, soil, or material from the ground.
• excavation

  nounB2
  /ˌɛk.skəˈveɪ.ʃən/the act or process of digging earth or material to uncover or remove something buried or hidden.
• excavator

  nounB2
  /ˈɛkskəveɪtə/A large machine used for digging and moving earth, soil, or rock, typically with a bucket on a rotating arm.
• exceed

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ɪkˈsiːd/to be greater than a particular number or amount; to go beyond a set limit.
• exceedance

  nounC2
  /ɪkˈsiːd(ə)ns/The act or instance of exceeding a specified limit, threshold, or standard.
• excel

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ɪkˈsel/To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.
• excellence

  nounC1
  /ˈeksələns/The quality of being extremely good or outstanding.
• excellency

  nounC1
  /ˈeksələnsi/A title of honor used to address or refer to certain high-ranking officials, especially ambassadors, governors, or bishops.
• excelsior

  interjectionnounC1-C2
  /ɪkˈsɛlsɪɔː/Higher; ever upward. A motto expressing aspiration toward excellence or loftier goals.
• excelsior springs

  nounVery Low
  /ɪkˌsɛlsiːɔː ˈsprɪŋz/The name of a city in Missouri, United States, known for its historic mineral springs.

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