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Exam: IELTS

expressiveness

IPA: /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of showing feelings or thoughts clearly through words, actions, or art.

Example: Her expressiveness in the painting made it come alive for the viewers.

expressly

IPA: /ɪkˈsprɛsli/

KK: /ɪkˈsprɛsli/

adverb

Definition: In a clear and definite way, often used to emphasize a specific intention or purpose.

Example: She expressly stated her preferences for the project.

expressway

IPA: //ˈɛkspresweɪ//

KK: /ˈɛkspresˌweɪ/

noun

Definition: A large road designed for fast travel, usually with no stops or traffic lights, allowing vehicles to move quickly between cities or regions.

Example: We took the expressway to reach the city faster.

expropriate

IPA: /ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone's property or rights, usually for public use, often with compensation.

Example: The government decided to expropriate the land to build a new school.

expropriation

IPA: /ˌɛk.sproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌsproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking away someone's property or rights, usually by a government for public use.

Example: The government announced the expropriation of land for the new highway.

expulse

IPA: /ɪkˈspʌls/

KK: /ɪkˈspʌls/

transitive verb

Definition: To drive someone or something out from a place; to forcefully remove or expel.

Example: The school decided to expulse the student for repeated violations of the rules.

expulsion

IPA: /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

KK: /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of forcing someone to leave a place or organization.

Example: The school decided on the expulsion of the student for repeated violations of the rules.

expunction

IPA: /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/

KK: /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing or deleting something, especially from official records or documents.

Example: After the court's decision, the expunction of his criminal record allowed him to apply for jobs without the stigma of his past.

expunge

IPA: /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

KK: /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To completely remove or erase something, often from a record or document.

Example: The judge decided to expunge the defendant's criminal record after the case was dismissed.

expunger

IPA: /ɪkˈspʌn.dʒər/

KK: /ɪkˈspʌnʤər/

noun

Definition: A person who removes or deletes something, especially from a record or document.

Example: The expunger carefully reviewed the documents to eliminate any unnecessary information.

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