Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Limited to a particular group or person; not shared with others. It can also mean very expensive or high-end, often catering to wealthy individuals.

Example: The exclusive club only allows members who meet certain criteria.

Definition: A special right or privilege that is limited to a particular person or group, often not shared with others.

Example: The magazine published an exclusive about the celebrity's new movie.

Definition: Only or just this, without including anything or anyone else.

Example: The club is exclusively for members, so guests are not allowed.

Definition: The quality or state of being limited to a particular group or individual, often implying that others are not included or allowed.

Example: The exclusiveness of the club made it difficult for new members to join.

Definition: The practice of not allowing certain people or groups to participate or belong, often to maintain a sense of superiority or uniqueness.

Example: The school's exclusivism led to a lack of diversity among its students.

Definition: A person who supports the idea that only a particular group or belief is valid, often excluding others.

Example: The exclusivist argued that only their interpretation of the doctrine was correct.

Definition: The condition of being limited to a particular group or individual, often implying that others are excluded from access or participation.

Example: The club's exclusivity makes it difficult for new members to join.

Definition: Not allowed to be part of a church or religious community due to a formal decision.

Example: After the disagreement with the church leaders, he found himself in an excommunicate position.

Definition: A person who has been officially removed from membership in a religious community or organization.

Example: After the scandal, he was declared an excommunicate by the church.

Definition: To officially remove someone from a religious community or organization, preventing them from participating in its activities.

Example: The church decided to excommunicate the member for violating its rules.

Definition: A formal punishment by a church that removes a person's membership and rights within that church.

Example: After the scandal, the priest faced excommunication from the church.

Definition: To criticize someone or something very harshly, or to remove the skin from a surface.

Example: The journalist excoriated the politician for his unethical behavior.

Definition: A serious criticism or harsh verbal attack, often aimed at someone's actions or character.

Example: The politician faced excoriation from the media after the scandal was revealed.