English to English Dictionary

Exacerbate

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Exactitude

The quality of being exact, precise, and rigorously accurate.

Exaggeration

A statement that represents something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.

Exalt

To raise to a higher rank, position, or state of power and dignity.

Exasperated

Intensely irritated, frustrated, or annoyed, especially by persistent delays, problems, or difficult behavior.

Exasperation

A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

Excavation

The action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site.

Exceed

To be greater in number or size than a standard, quantity, or expected limit.

Exceptional circumstances

Situations that are out of the ordinary, unexpected, and beyond a person's control, which may justify special treatment or a departure from standard rules.

Excessive

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Exchange-traded fund

An investment fund traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks, that holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds and generally operates with an arbitrage mechanism designed to keep it trading close to its net asset value.

Excited

Feeling or showing enthusiastic and eager enjoyment or anticipation.