Exam: TOEFL

Definition: The practice of marrying someone from outside your own social group, family, or tribe.

Example: In many cultures, exogamy is encouraged to promote diversity and strengthen alliances between different groups.

Definition: A type of plant that has a specific structure with wood bark and pith, characterized by a growth pattern that adds new layers to the outside next to the bark.

Example: The exogen is known for its distinct wood structure and netted-veined leaves.

Definition: Relating to processes or phenomena that originate from outside the Earth or its surface.

Example: The exogenic forces, such as weathering and erosion, shape the landscape over time.

Definition: In a way that comes from outside a system or organism, rather than from within.

Example: The drug was administered exogenously to ensure it reached the bloodstream quickly.

Definition: The total set of exons in a genome, which are the parts of DNA that code for proteins.

Example: Researchers studied the exome to understand the genetic basis of the disease.

Definition: A part of DNA that contains the information needed to make proteins, which is copied into messenger RNA during the process of protein synthesis.

Example: The scientist studied the exon to understand how it contributes to protein production.

Definition: To clear someone from blame or responsibility for something they did wrong.

Example: The evidence presented in court was enough to exonerate the accused.

Definition: Freed from blame or guilt; declared innocent after being accused of a crime.

Example: After a long trial, he was exonerated and could finally return to his normal life.

Definition: To be declared free from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or fault.

Example: After the investigation, he was exonerated and his name was cleared.

Definition: The act of being cleared from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime.

Example: After new evidence was found, the exoneration of the wrongfully accused man was celebrated by his family.

Definition: Describing something that helps to clear someone from blame or responsibility.

Example: The exonerative evidence proved his innocence in the case.