English Words Starting With E

• execute

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈɛk.sɪ.kjuːt/To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
• executed

  adjectiveverbC1
  /ˈɛksɪkjuːtɪd/carried out, performed, or put into effect (as a plan, order, or sentence)
• execution

  nounB2
  /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n/The act of carrying out or performing a plan, order, or legal sentence.
• executioner

  nounC1
  /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)nə/A person who legally kills someone as punishment for a crime.
• executive

  adjectivenounB2
  /ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv/A person or group with the power and authority to manage an organization, make decisions, and put plans into action; relating to this role or function.
• executive agreement

  nounLow (Technical/Formal)
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv əˈɡriːmənt/An international agreement, typically of a non-treaty nature, made by the head of the executive branch of government (e.g., a President or Prime Minister) without requiring the formal approval of the legislative body.
• executive branch

  nounC1
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv brɑːntʃ/The part of a government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
• executive class

  nounB2
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv klɑːs/A category of premium service, especially in air travel, between economy and first class; also refers to senior corporate managers as a collective group.
• executive council

  nounB2
  /ɪɡˌzɛkjʊtɪv ˈkaʊns(ə)l/A governing or administrative body with the authority to make and implement important decisions, typically within an organization, institution, or government.
• executive director

  nounC1
  /ɪɡˈzekjʊtɪv dɪˈrektə/A senior manager in an organization, often a member of the board of directors, responsible for making major decisions and overseeing day-to-day operations.
• executive function

  nounC2
  /ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/The set of cognitive processes responsible for controlling and managing other cognitive abilities and behaviors, enabling goal-directed action, planning, and self-regulation.
• executive mansion

  nounVery Low / Specialized
  /ɪɡˌzɛkjʊtɪv ˈmænʃən/The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, commonly known as the White House.
• executive office of the president

  nounC1/C2
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv ˈɒfɪs əv ðə ˈprɛzɪdənt/The immediate staff and administrative agencies that directly support the work of the President of the United States.
• executive officer

  nounMedium-High
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv ˈɒfɪsə/A senior manager or official responsible for making and implementing key decisions within an organisation.
• executive order

  nounC1
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv ˈɔːdə/A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government and has the force of law.
• executive privilege

  nounC2
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/A constitutional principle in government that allows members of the executive branch (e.g., the President or ministers) to withhold information from the legislature, courts, or the public to protect internal decision-making and communications.
• executive secretary

  nounC1
  /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv ˈsɛkrətri/A high-ranking administrative professional who provides direct support to senior management or an executive, often involving complex tasks, discretion, and project coordination.
• executive session

  nounC1/C2
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv ˈsɛʃən/A meeting of a legislative or governing body, or committee thereof, from which the public and non-members are excluded, typically to discuss sensitive or confidential matters.
• executor

  nounC1
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtə/A person named in a will to carry out its instructions after the testator's death.
• executrix

  nounLow
  /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtrɪks/A woman appointed to carry out the terms of a will.

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