Exam: IELTS

Definition: A state of intense suffering or pain, often described as unbearable.

Example: The excruciation from his injury made it difficult for him to concentrate.

Definition: A short trip or journey taken for enjoyment, often with a group of people.

Example: We went on an excursion to the mountains last weekend.

Definition: A person who takes a short trip or journey, often for leisure or educational purposes.

Example: The excursionist enjoyed exploring the beautiful landscapes during the day trip.

Definition: The quality of wandering or straying from the main topic, often in speech or writing.

Example: The excursiveness of his lecture made it difficult for the audience to follow his main argument.

Definition: Something that can be forgiven or justified; not deserving blame.

Example: His absence from the meeting was excusable due to a family emergency.

Definition: The quality of being able to be excused or forgiven for a mistake or wrongdoing.

Example: The excusableness of his actions was debated among his peers.

Definition: In a way that can be justified or forgiven; to a degree that is acceptable or understandable.

Example: She was excusably late to the meeting due to traffic.

Definition: Relating to or serving as an excuse; intended to justify or explain something.

Example: His excusatory remarks did little to alleviate the situation.

Definition: A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or to obtain forgiveness for a mistake or absence.

Example: She gave a valid excuse for being late to the meeting.

Definition: To allow someone to leave or to forgive someone for a mistake or offense.

Example: She excused her friend for being late to the meeting.

Definition: In a manner that is extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example: The movie was execrably boring, and I couldn't wait for it to end.