Vocabulary Flashcards

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Exchange

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Definition: To give something and receive something else in return. Sentence: We decided to exchange our comic books so we could read each other's favorites.

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Excuse

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Definition: A reason or explanation given to justify or defend an action. Sentence: She used the rain as an excuse for being late to school.

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Exclaim

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Definition: To cry out suddenly and loudly, often in surprise or excitement. Sentence: The children would exclaim with joy every time they saw a rainbow in the sky.

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Exemplify

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Definition: To show or illustrate something clearly by giving examples. Sentence: The teacher used a diagram to exemplify how the water cycle works.

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Excess

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Definition: An amount that is more than necessary, desirable, or permitted. Sentence: Eating too much candy can lead to an excess of sugar in the body.

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Extend

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Definition: To make something longer or larger in size or time. Sentence: The teacher decided to extend the deadline for the homework assignment by one day.

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Exaggerate

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Definition: To overstate or magnify something beyond the truth. Sentence: Sarah tends to exaggerate about the size of the fish she caught on her fishing trip.

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Exquisite

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Definition: Extremely beautiful or delicate; highly refined or intense. Sentence: The painter created an exquisite portrait that captured every detail of the sunset.

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Whirl

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Definition: To spin rapidly in a circular motion. Sentence: The leaves began to whirl around in the air during the autumn storm.

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Spiral

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Definition: A curve that winds around a central point, getting progressively closer or farther away from it. Sentence: The staircase in the old tower was a beautiful spiral that went all the way to the top.