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Exam: IELTS

exceptional

IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/

KK: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Unusually good or outstanding; better than what is normal or average.

Example: Her exceptional talent in music earned her a scholarship.

exceptionalism

IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəlɪzəm/

KK: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The state of being different from others in a way that is considered special or unique, often used to describe a belief that a particular nation or group is distinct from others.

Example: Many people believe in American exceptionalism, which suggests that the United States has a unique role in the world.

exceptionalist

IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəlɪst/

KK: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes that a particular group, country, or situation is unique and different from others, often in a positive way.

Example: The politician was known as an exceptionalist, arguing that their country had a special role in the world.

exceptionality

IPA: /ɪkˌsɛpʃəˈnælɪti/

KK: /ɪkˌsɛpʃəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being different from what is usual or normal, often in a positive way.

Example: Her exceptionality in mathematics earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.

exceptionally

IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/

KK: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is unusual or remarkable, to a degree that is better than what is normal.

Example: She performed exceptionally well in the competition, impressing everyone with her skills.

exceptionalness

IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/

KK: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unusual or extraordinary, standing out from the norm.

Example: Her exceptionalness in mathematics earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.

excerpt

IPA: /ˈɛk.sɜːpt/

KK: /ˈɛkˌsɜrpt/

noun

Definition: A part or section taken from a larger piece of writing, music, or film.

Example: The teacher asked us to read an excerpt from the novel for homework.

transitive verb

Definition: To take a part or passage from a larger piece of writing or work.

Example: The teacher asked us to excerpt a paragraph from the book for our assignment.

excerpted

IPA: /ˈɛk.sɜːp.tɪd/

KK: /ˈɛkˌsɜrptɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made up of selected parts taken from a larger text or work.

Example: The excerpted passages from the novel provided insight into the author's style.

verb

Definition: To take a part or passage from a larger text, often for the purpose of quoting or summarizing.

Example: The author excerpted a few lines from her book for the magazine article.

excerption

IPA: /ɪkˈsɜːrpʃən/

KK: /ɛkˈsɜrʃən/

noun

Definition: A part or piece taken from a larger text or work, often used to highlight important information or ideas.

Example: The teacher provided an excerption from the novel to illustrate the main theme.

excess

IPA: /ɪkˈsɛs/

KK: /ɪkˈsɛs/

adjective

Definition: More than what is normal or needed; an amount that goes beyond what is allowed or necessary.

Example: The excess weight made it difficult for him to run.

noun

Definition: An amount or behavior that goes beyond what is normal or acceptable.

Example: The party was filled with excess, with too much food and drink for everyone.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove someone from their job or position.

Example: The company decided to excess several employees due to budget cuts.

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