English Words Starting With E

• exedra

  nounVery Low
  /ɛkˈsiːdrə/A semicircular or rectangular recess in a building, often with a bench, used as a place for conversation.
• exegesis

  nounC2
  /ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture.
• exegete

  nounC2
  /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/A person who explains or interprets a text, especially religious scripture.
• exegetics

  nounVery Low Frequency
  /ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪks/The branch of theology that deals with the principles and methodology of interpreting sacred texts, especially the Bible.
• exemplar

  nounC1/C2
  /ɪɡˈzemplɑː(r)/A typical example or a perfect model of something.
• exemplarism

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ɪɡˈzɛmplərɪz(ə)m/A philosophical or ethical doctrine holding that moral ideals are embodied in exemplary individuals or models to be imitated.
• exemplary damages

  plural-nounLow
  /ɪɡˈzɛmpləri ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/A sum of money awarded in a civil lawsuit that is intended to punish the defendant for particularly wrongful, malicious, or oppressive conduct and to deter similar future conduct, rather than solely to compensate the plaintiff for their loss.
• exemplification

  nounC1/C2
  /ɪɡˌzem.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/The act or process of illustrating a point or principle by providing a clear example.
• exemplified

  adjectiveverbC1
  /ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪd/Served as or provided a typical example of something; illustrated by giving a clear instance.
• exemplify

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ/to be a typical example of something; to show or illustrate by example.
• exemplum

  nounC2
  /ɪɡˈzɛmpləm/A short story or anecdote used to illustrate a moral point or to serve as a model of behaviour.
• exempt

  adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/Officially free from an obligation, duty, or requirement that applies to others.
• exempt carrier

  nounC1/C2 (Very low frequency; specialized term)
  /ɪɡˈzɛmpt ˈkæ.ri.ə(r)/A transportation company (especially airline or trucking) that is not subject to specific government regulations (typically regarding fares, routes, or services) that apply to other carriers.
• exemption

  nounC1
  /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃ(ə)n/Official permission not to do something or not to be subject to a rule, law, or duty that normally applies.
• exenterate

  adjectiveverbverb-transitiveRare
  /ɛkˈsɛntəreɪt/To remove the internal organs or contents from (a body, cavity, or area); to disembowel.
• exequatur

  nounExtremely Rare / Technical Jargon
  /ˌɛksɪˈkweɪtə/An official authorization or decree issued by a government, allowing a foreign consul to perform their duties within the host country.
• exequies

  plural-nounVery Low
  /ˈɛksɪkwɪz/The ceremonies and rites associated with a funeral or burial.
• exequy

  nounC2+ (Very Rare/Arch./Lit.)
  /ˈɛksɪkwi/A funeral ceremony or rite; the ceremonies performed at a burial.
• exercise

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA2
  /ˈek.sə.saɪz/The act of exerting physical or mental effort to improve health, skill, or ability.
• exercise ball

  nounB1
  /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz ˌbɔːl/A large, inflatable, durable ball used primarily for physical fitness, physical therapy, and core-strength training.

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