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excited,a.perturbed, agitated, disconcerted.Antonyms:calm,serene, tranquil,nonchalant.excitement,n.perturbation,agitation,commotion, furore, inquietude,sensation,tumult,turmoil,flurry, ebullition;incitement,stimulus; arousing, awakening.Antonyms: imperturbation,calmness,serenity, non-chalance.exciting,a.stirring,rousing, stimulating,sensational.exclaim,v.ejaculate,shout, vociferate.exclamation,n.ejaculation, vociferation, outcry; interjection, ecphonesis.exclamation point.ecphoneme.exclude,v.debar, preclude; except,omit;eject,expel.exclusion,n.debarment, preclusion; exception,omission;ejection,expulsion.excrement,n.fæces,stools, dejections;dung, ordure.Associated words: scatology, eccrinology, fæcal, excrementitious,void, defecate, defecation.excusable,a.venial,pardonable,justifiable.Antonyms: Seeinexcusable.excuse,v.absolve,forgive,pardon, exonerate,palliate,justify, extenuate,acquit, exculpate,release.excuse,n.justification,apology,plea, exoneration,palliation, extenuation,pardon;subterfuge,evasion, pretext,makeshift.execute,v.effectuate,perform,accomplish,consummate,achieve; electrocute,behead, guillotine,hang.execution,n.performance, effectuation,consummation, perpetration,accomplishment.executioner,n.hangman.exercise,n.performance,application,practice, employment,use;activity;training,discipline, drilling;drill, praxis,lesson,task;gymnastics, calisthenics; gestation.exercise,v.employ,apply,busy, exert;practice,discipline,drill,train;distress,worry,harass.exertion,n.effort,struggle, attempt.exhaust,v.drain, deplete; debilitate, prostrate, enervate.exhausted,a.depleted, drained, consumed,spent,effete.exhaustion,n.consumption, depletion, draining,dissipation,lassitude, collapse, inanition,weariness, prostration.exhaustless,a.inexhaustible.exhibit,v.display,show.exhibition,n.display,show.exhumation,n.disinterment, disentombment.exhume,v.disinter, disentomb.exile,n.banishment, proscription, expatriation.exile,v.banish, expatriate.exiled person.exile, expatriate.exorbitant,a.unreasonable, inordinate,excessive,fabulous.expand,v.dilate, distend,enlarge.expansion,n.dilation, distension,enlargement.expatiate,v.descant.expect,v.anticipate.expectation,n.expectancy,anticipation.expel,v.eject, driveout; ostracize,banish, proscribe,exile; excommunicate;discharge,void,eject, evacuate;exclude,remove,dismiss.expelling,n.expulsion, ejectment,dismissal;banishment,exile, ostracism, proscription.--a.expulsive.expend,v.disburse.expenditure,n.disbursement.expense,n.outlay,cost,charge,expenditure.expensive,a.costly,dear, high-priced.Antonym: inexpensive.experienced,a.practiced, veteran.Antonym:inexperienced.experiment,n.test,trial.Associated words: empiric, empirical, empiricism, empiristic, tentation.experimental,a.empirical, tentative.expert,a.skilled,proficient,an fait, adroit.Antonyms: Seeinexpert.expert,n.adept,master,dabster, connoisseur, masterhand.Antonyms:tyro, bungler.explain,v.expound, elucidate,unfold,interpret.explainable,a.explicable, interpretable, solvable.Antonyms: Seeunexplainable.explainer,n.expositor, interpretator,commentator, exegetist, elucidator.explanation,n.elucidation,exposition, explication,interpretation;solution,deduction,key.Associated words: exegetics, exegesis, hermeneutics.explanatory,a.expository, elucidative, interpretative, exegetical.explode,v.burst; detonate, detonize.exploit,v.develop,utilize.exploitation,n.utilization, exploiture.explosion,n.detonation, detonization; bursting;outburst.explosive,n.dynamite, lyddite, nitro-glycerine,fuse, thorite, tonite, fulgurite.expose,v.exhibit,show,display;uncover,unveil; imperil,endanger,subject,jeopardize; disclose,reveal, unmask, denounce.Antonyms: conceal,suppress, dissemble,hide,veil.exposé,n.divulgement, disclosure,exposure.exposition,n.display,exposure;explanation; commentary postillation;fair.expostulate,v.remonstrate.expostulation,n.remonstration.exposure,n.exposing, disclosure, divulgement,revelation,exposé;subjection,liability,jeopardy.express,a.explicit,definite,positive,specific,unmistakable.Antonyms:vague, tacit,ambiguous,implied, equivocal,indefinite.express,v.say,utter;signify,represent,indicate,denote, designate,mean.expression,n.assertion,statement,utterance,declaration, representation,indication;phrase, term,word;modulation.expulsion,n.expelling,ejection, debarment,exclusion.exquisite,a.beautiful,rare,choice;discriminating,fastidious;keen, acute,poignant;matchless,consummate,incomparable.extend,v.lengthen, prolong, protract;jut, project;enlarge.extensible,a.extendible, ductile, tensible.Antonyms: inextensible,rigid,inelastic.extension,n.enlargement,expansion, protraction; projection.Associated words: tensility, tensibility, tensile.extent,n.magnitude,size,volume;reach,compass.exterminate,v.eradicate, extirpate,uproot.extermination,n.eradication, extirpation,uprooting.external,a.outward, exterior, superficial, extrinsic.extol,v.eulogize,praise,laud,exalt.extortion,n.exaction (undue),overcharge,rapacity, vampirism.extortionate,a.oppressive,exacting; (Colloq.)exorbitant.extortioner,n.harpy.extra,a.supplemental,additional, supplementary, supernumerary.extract,n.essence, quintessence; excerpt,quotation, citation,selection.extraordinary,a.uncommon,unusual,remarkable, egregious, phenomenal,signal,noteworthy, exceptional, unprecedented.extravagance,n.improvidence, prodigality,waste; preposterousness,enormity, exorbitance, immoderation.Antonyms:economy,thrift,frugality.extravagant,a.wasteful, unthrifty,prodigal, improvident,lavish;wild,immoderate,preposterous, inordinate,exorbitant.Antonyms: Seethrifty.extreme,a.outermost,utmost, farthest;last, final,ultimate;ultra,radical,fanatical.extreme,n.extremity,acme,climax.extremist,n.radical.exuberance,n.superabundance,rampancy,excess, copiousness,luxuriance, lavishness.exuberant,a.overflowing,copious,excessive,rampant,wanton,superabundant,rank,luxuriant.exultant,a.triumphant,jubilant,joyous.eye,n.optic.Associated words: optics, optician, ocular, oculary, oculate, oculifonn, ophthalmology, ophthalmologist, ophthalmic, optometry, ophthalmostat, optometrist, chatoyant, chatoyment, cynosure, orbit, strabismus, rheum, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, astigmatism, optography, blear, blear-eyed, bleary, ophthalmometer, orbital, orbitary, amaurosis, ocellated.eyebrows,n. pl.supercilium.Associated word: superciliary.eye doctor.oculist.eye-glasses,n. pl.pince-nez, monocle, lorgnette, spectacles, goggles, blinkers.eyelashes,n. pl.cilia.Associated word: ciliary.eyelid,n.palpebra;pl.palpebræ.Associated words: palpebral, palpebrate.eyesore,n.blemish,defect.eyewater,a.collyrium.

excited,a.perturbed, agitated, disconcerted.Antonyms:calm,serene, tranquil,nonchalant.

excitement,n.perturbation,agitation,commotion, furore, inquietude,sensation,tumult,turmoil,flurry, ebullition;incitement,stimulus; arousing, awakening.Antonyms: imperturbation,calmness,serenity, non-chalance.

exciting,a.stirring,rousing, stimulating,sensational.

exclaim,v.ejaculate,shout, vociferate.

exclamation,n.ejaculation, vociferation, outcry; interjection, ecphonesis.

exclamation point.ecphoneme.

exclude,v.debar, preclude; except,omit;eject,expel.

exclusion,n.debarment, preclusion; exception,omission;ejection,expulsion.

excrement,n.fæces,stools, dejections;dung, ordure.Associated words: scatology, eccrinology, fæcal, excrementitious,void, defecate, defecation.

excusable,a.venial,pardonable,justifiable.Antonyms: Seeinexcusable.

excuse,v.absolve,forgive,pardon, exonerate,palliate,justify, extenuate,acquit, exculpate,release.

excuse,n.justification,apology,plea, exoneration,palliation, extenuation,pardon;subterfuge,evasion, pretext,makeshift.

execute,v.effectuate,perform,accomplish,consummate,achieve; electrocute,behead, guillotine,hang.

execution,n.performance, effectuation,consummation, perpetration,accomplishment.

executioner,n.hangman.

exercise,n.performance,application,practice, employment,use;activity;training,discipline, drilling;drill, praxis,lesson,task;gymnastics, calisthenics; gestation.

exercise,v.employ,apply,busy, exert;practice,discipline,drill,train;distress,worry,harass.

exertion,n.effort,struggle, attempt.

exhaust,v.drain, deplete; debilitate, prostrate, enervate.

exhausted,a.depleted, drained, consumed,spent,effete.

exhaustion,n.consumption, depletion, draining,dissipation,lassitude, collapse, inanition,weariness, prostration.

exhaustless,a.inexhaustible.

exhibit,v.display,show.

exhibition,n.display,show.

exhumation,n.disinterment, disentombment.

exhume,v.disinter, disentomb.

exile,n.banishment, proscription, expatriation.

exile,v.banish, expatriate.

exiled person.exile, expatriate.

exorbitant,a.unreasonable, inordinate,excessive,fabulous.

expand,v.dilate, distend,enlarge.

expansion,n.dilation, distension,enlargement.

expatiate,v.descant.

expect,v.anticipate.

expectation,n.expectancy,anticipation.

expel,v.eject, driveout; ostracize,banish, proscribe,exile; excommunicate;discharge,void,eject, evacuate;exclude,remove,dismiss.

expelling,n.expulsion, ejectment,dismissal;banishment,exile, ostracism, proscription.--a.expulsive.

expend,v.disburse.

expenditure,n.disbursement.

expense,n.outlay,cost,charge,expenditure.

expensive,a.costly,dear, high-priced.Antonym: inexpensive.

experienced,a.practiced, veteran.Antonym:inexperienced.

experiment,n.test,trial.Associated words: empiric, empirical, empiricism, empiristic, tentation.

experimental,a.empirical, tentative.

expert,a.skilled,proficient,an fait, adroit.Antonyms: Seeinexpert.

expert,n.adept,master,dabster, connoisseur, masterhand.Antonyms:tyro, bungler.

explain,v.expound, elucidate,unfold,interpret.

explainable,a.explicable, interpretable, solvable.Antonyms: Seeunexplainable.

explainer,n.expositor, interpretator,commentator, exegetist, elucidator.

explanation,n.elucidation,exposition, explication,interpretation;solution,deduction,key.Associated words: exegetics, exegesis, hermeneutics.

explanatory,a.expository, elucidative, interpretative, exegetical.

explode,v.burst; detonate, detonize.

exploit,v.develop,utilize.

exploitation,n.utilization, exploiture.

explosion,n.detonation, detonization; bursting;outburst.

explosive,n.dynamite, lyddite, nitro-glycerine,fuse, thorite, tonite, fulgurite.

expose,v.exhibit,show,display;uncover,unveil; imperil,endanger,subject,jeopardize; disclose,reveal, unmask, denounce.Antonyms: conceal,suppress, dissemble,hide,veil.

exposé,n.divulgement, disclosure,exposure.

exposition,n.display,exposure;explanation; commentary postillation;fair.

expostulate,v.remonstrate.

expostulation,n.remonstration.

exposure,n.exposing, disclosure, divulgement,revelation,exposé;subjection,liability,jeopardy.

express,a.explicit,definite,positive,specific,unmistakable.Antonyms:vague, tacit,ambiguous,implied, equivocal,indefinite.

express,v.say,utter;signify,represent,indicate,denote, designate,mean.

expression,n.assertion,statement,utterance,declaration, representation,indication;phrase, term,word;modulation.

expulsion,n.expelling,ejection, debarment,exclusion.

exquisite,a.beautiful,rare,choice;discriminating,fastidious;keen, acute,poignant;matchless,consummate,incomparable.

extend,v.lengthen, prolong, protract;jut, project;enlarge.

extensible,a.extendible, ductile, tensible.Antonyms: inextensible,rigid,inelastic.

extension,n.enlargement,expansion, protraction; projection.Associated words: tensility, tensibility, tensile.

extent,n.magnitude,size,volume;reach,compass.

exterminate,v.eradicate, extirpate,uproot.

extermination,n.eradication, extirpation,uprooting.

external,a.outward, exterior, superficial, extrinsic.

extol,v.eulogize,praise,laud,exalt.

extortion,n.exaction (undue),overcharge,rapacity, vampirism.

extortionate,a.oppressive,exacting; (Colloq.)exorbitant.

extortioner,n.harpy.

extra,a.supplemental,additional, supplementary, supernumerary.

extract,n.essence, quintessence; excerpt,quotation, citation,selection.

extraordinary,a.uncommon,unusual,remarkable, egregious, phenomenal,signal,noteworthy, exceptional, unprecedented.

extravagance,n.improvidence, prodigality,waste; preposterousness,enormity, exorbitance, immoderation.Antonyms:economy,thrift,frugality.

extravagant,a.wasteful, unthrifty,prodigal, improvident,lavish;wild,immoderate,preposterous, inordinate,exorbitant.Antonyms: Seethrifty.

extreme,a.outermost,utmost, farthest;last, final,ultimate;ultra,radical,fanatical.

extreme,n.extremity,acme,climax.

extremist,n.radical.

exuberance,n.superabundance,rampancy,excess, copiousness,luxuriance, lavishness.

exuberant,a.overflowing,copious,excessive,rampant,wanton,superabundant,rank,luxuriant.

exultant,a.triumphant,jubilant,joyous.

eye,n.optic.Associated words: optics, optician, ocular, oculary, oculate, oculifonn, ophthalmology, ophthalmologist, ophthalmic, optometry, ophthalmostat, optometrist, chatoyant, chatoyment, cynosure, orbit, strabismus, rheum, ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, astigmatism, optography, blear, blear-eyed, bleary, ophthalmometer, orbital, orbitary, amaurosis, ocellated.

eyebrows,n. pl.supercilium.Associated word: superciliary.

eye doctor.oculist.

eye-glasses,n. pl.pince-nez, monocle, lorgnette, spectacles, goggles, blinkers.

eyelashes,n. pl.cilia.Associated word: ciliary.

eyelid,n.palpebra;pl.palpebræ.Associated words: palpebral, palpebrate.

eyesore,n.blemish,defect.

eyewater,a.collyrium.


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