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excrete

IPA: /ɪkˈskrit/

KK: /ɪkˈskrit/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove waste materials from the body, especially through the kidneys or intestines.

Example: The body excretes waste products to keep itself healthy.

excretion

IPA: /ɪkˈskrɛʃən/

KK: /ɛkˈskriːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of getting rid of waste materials from the body, such as urine or sweat.

Example: Excretion is an important function of the kidneys in maintaining the body's health.

excretory

IPA: /ɪkˈskrɛtəri/

KK: /ɪkˈskrɛtəri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of getting rid of waste from the body.

Example: The kidneys are important excretory organs that help filter waste from the blood.

excruciate

IPA: /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

KK: /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel intense pain or mental suffering.

Example: The news of his failure seemed to excruciate him for days.

excruciating

IPA: /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing very strong pain or discomfort; extremely painful or intense.

Example: The patient described the pain as excruciating after the surgery.

excruciatingly

IPA: /ɪkˈskruːʧueɪtɪŋli/

KK: /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely painful or intense.

Example: The pain was excruciatingly sharp, making it hard to focus on anything else.

excruciation

IPA: /ɪkˌskruːʃiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌskruːʃiˈeɪʃən/

noun

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.

excursion

IPA: /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

KK: /ɪkˈskɜrʒən/

noun

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.

excursionist

IPA: /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənɪst/

KK: /ɪkˈskɜrʒənɪst/

noun

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.

excursiveness

IPA: /ɪkˈskɜːrsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪkˈskɜrsɪvnəs/

noun

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.

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