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exasperation

IPA: /ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

Example: Her constant interruptions caused great exasperation among the team members.

excavate

IPA: /ˈɛkskəveɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈskeɪvɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To dig or remove earth or other material from a place, often to create a hole or to uncover something.

Example: Archaeologists excavate ancient sites to find artifacts.

transitive verb

Definition: To dig out and remove earth or other materials from a place, often to uncover something buried or to create a hole.

Example: The workers will excavate the site to find ancient artifacts.

excavation

IPA: /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkskəˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of digging or removing earth to create a hole or cavity in the ground.

Example: The excavation revealed ancient artifacts buried beneath the soil.

exceed

IPA: /ɪkˈsiːd/

KK: /ɪkˈsiːd/

transitive verb

Definition: To go beyond a certain limit or amount; to be greater than something.

Example: The team's performance exceeded all expectations this season.

exceedance

IPA: /ɪkˈsiːdəns/

KK: /ɪkˈsiːdəns/

noun

Definition: The amount that something goes beyond a set limit or standard, often used in relation to measurements like pollution levels.

Example: The exceedance of the pollution level was reported to the environmental agency.

exceeding

IPA: /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: More than what is usual or expected; extreme in amount, quality, or degree.

Example: The exceeding heat made it difficult to concentrate on work.

adverb

Definition: To a very great degree; extremely.

Example: The project was exceeding expectations in terms of quality.

exceedingly

IPA: /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/

KK: /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: To a very great or extreme extent; more than usual.

Example: She was exceedingly happy with her exam results.

excel

IPA: /ɪkˈsɛl/

KK: /ɪkˈsɛl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be exceptionally good at something or to perform better than others in a particular area.

Example: She excels in mathematics and often helps her classmates with their homework.

transitive verb

Definition: To perform exceptionally well or to be superior in a particular area or skill.

Example: She hopes to excel in her studies this year.

excellence

IPA: /ˈɛksələns/

KK: /ˈɛksələns/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being extremely good or superior in some way.

Example: Her dedication to her studies showed her commitment to excellence.

excellency

IPA: /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

KK: /ɛkˈsɛlənsi/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being exceptionally good or superior in some way.

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

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