Gre Wordlist 18 : eulogy - faculty

1.eulogy	expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death; V. eulogize	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -gies Etymology: Middle English euloge, from Medieval Latin eulogium, from Greek eulogia praise, from eu- + -logia -logy 1 : a commendatory formal statement or set oration 2 : high praise synonym see ENCOMIUM - eu·lo·gis·tic /"yü-l&-'jis-tik/ adjective - eu·lo·gis·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
2.euphemism	mild expression in place of an unpleasant one; ADJ. euphemistic	Function: noun Etymology: Greek euphEmismos, from euphEmos auspicious, sounding good, from eu- + phEmE speech, from phanai to speak -- more at BAN : the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted - eu·phe·mist /-mist/ noun - eu·phe·mis·tic /"yü-f&-'mis-tik/ adjective - eu·phe·mis·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
3.euphony	sweet sound; ADJ. euphonious	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -nies Etymology: French euphonie, from Late Latin euphonia, from Greek euphOnia, from euphOnos sweet-voiced, musical, from eu- + phOnE voice -- more at BAN 1 : pleasing or sweet sound; especially : the acoustic effect produced by words so formed or combined as to please the ear 2 : a harmonious succession of words having a pleasing sound - eu·phon·ic /yu-'fä-nik/ adjective - eu·phon·i·cal·ly /-ni-k(&-)lE/ adverb
4.euphoria	feeling of exaggerated or unfounded(ungrounded; baseless) well-being; feeling of great happiness or well-being (when unreasonable); ADJ. euphoriaric	Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, from euphoros healthy, from eu- + pherein to bear -- more at BEAR : a feeling of well-being or elation - eu·phor·ic /-'for-ik, -'fär-/ adjective - eu·phor·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
5.euthanasia	mercy killing	Function: noun Etymology: Greek, easy death, from euthanatos, from eu- + thanatos death -- more at THANATOS : the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy - eu·tha·na·sic /-zik, -sik/ adjective
6.evanescent	fleeting; vanishing; soon disappearing; V. evanesce	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin evanescent-, evanescens, present participle of evanescere : tending to vanish like vapor synonym see TRANSIENT
7.evasive	not frank; trying to hide the truth; eluding; evading; V. evade: avoid (a duty or responsibility) or escape from by deceit	Function: adjective : tending or intended to evade : EQUIVOCAL <evasive answers> - eva·sive·ly adverb - eva·sive·ness noun
8.evince	show clearly	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): evinced; evinc·ing Etymology: Latin evincere to vanquish, win a point, from e- + vincere to conquer -- more at VICTOR 1 : to constitute outward evidence of 2 : to display clearly : REVEAL synonym see SHOW - evinc·ible /-'vin(t)-s&-b&l/ adjective
9.evenhanded	impartial; fair	Function: adjective : FAIR, IMPARTIAL - even·hand·ed·ly adverb - even·hand·ed·ness noun
10.evocative	tending to call up (emotions, memories)	Function: adjective : evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response <settings ... so evocative that they bring tears to the eyes -- Eric Malpass> - evoc·a·tive·ly adverb - evoc·a·tive·ness noun
11.evoke	call forth (memory or feeling); Ex. That old film evoked memories of my childhood; N. evocation	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): evoked; evok·ing Etymology: French évoquer, from Latin evocare, from e- + vocare to call -- more at VOCATION 1 : to call forth or up: as a : CONJURE 2a <evoke evil spirits> b : to cite especially with approval or for support : INVOKE c : to bring to mind or recollection <this place evokes memories> 2 : to recreate imaginatively synonym see EDUCE
12.ewe	female sheep	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English Eowu; akin to Old High German ouwi ewe, Latin ovis sheep, Greek ois : the female of the sheep especially when mature; also : the female of various related animals
13.exacerbate	worsen; aggravate; embitter	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -bat·ed; -bat·ing Etymology: Latin exacerbatus, past participle of exacerbare, from ex- + acerbus harsh, bitter, from acer sharp -- more at EDGE : to make more violent, bitter, or severe <the proposed shutdown ... would exacerbate unemployment problems -- Science> - ex·ac·er·ba·tion /-"za-s&r-'bA-sh&n/ noun
14.exacting	extremely demanding; Ex. exacting standard of safety	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, to require as payment, from Latin exactus, past participle of exigere to drive out, demand, measure, from ex- + agere to drive -- more at AGENT 1 : to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain <from them has been exacted the ultimate sacrifice -- D. D. Eisenhower> 2 : to call for as necessary or desirable synonym see DEMAND - ex·act·able /-'zak-t&-b&l/ adjective - ex·ac·tor also ex·act·er /-'zak-t&r/ noun
15.exalt	raise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French exalter, from Latin exaltare, from ex- + altus high -- more at OLD transitive senses 1 : to raise in rank, power, or character 2 : to elevate by praise or in estimation : GLORIFY 3 obsolete : ELATE 4 : to raise high : ELEVATE 5 : to enhance the activity of : INTENSIFY <rousing and exalting the imagination -- George Eliot> intransitive senses : to induce exaltation - ex·alt·ed·ly adverb - ex·alt·er noun
16.exasperate	vex; annoy or make angry (by testing the patience)	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin exasperatus, past participle of exasperare, from ex- + asper rough -- more at ASPERITY 1 a : to excite the anger of : ENRAGE b : to cause irritation or annoyance to 2 obsolete : to make more grievous : AGGRAVATE synonym see IRRITATE - ex·as·per·at·ed·ly adverb - ex·as·per·at·ing·ly /-"rA-ti[ng]-lE/ adverb
17.exceptionable	objectionable; likely to cause dislike; offensive; CF. unexceptionable: entirely acceptable	Function: adjective : being likely to cause objection : OBJECTIONABLE <visitors even drink the exceptionable beer -- W. D. Howells> - ex·cep·tion·abil·i·ty /-"sep-sh(&-)n&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - ex·cep·tion·ably /-'sep-sh(&-)n&-blE/ adverb
18.excerpt	selected passage (written or musical) taken from a longer work; V.	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin excerptus, past participle of excerpere, from ex- + carpere to gather, pluck -- more at HARVEST 1 : to select (a passage) for quoting : EXTRACT 2 : to take or publish extracts from (as a book) - ex·cerp·tor or ex·cerpt·er noun - ex·cerp·tion /ek-'s&rp-sh&n, eg-'z&rp-/ noun
19.exchequer	treasury; Ex. Chancellor of the exchequer	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English escheker, from Anglo-French, from Old French eschequier chessboard, counting table -- more at CHECKER 1 capitalized : a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes 2 capitalized : a former superior court having jurisdiction in England and Wales primarily over revenue matters and now merged with King's Bench 3 often capitalized a : the department or office of state in Great Britain and Northern Ireland charged with the receipt and care of the national revenue b : the national banking account of this realm 4 : TREASURY; especially : a national or royal treasury 5 : pecuniary resources : FUNDS
20.excise	cut away; cut out; N: government tax on good produced and used inside a country; N. excision	Function: noun Etymology: obsolete Dutch excijs (now accijus), from Middle Dutch, probably modification of Old French assise session, assessment -- more at ASSIZE 1 : an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity 2 : any of various taxes on privileges often assessed in the form of a license or fee
21.exclaim	cry out suddenly; N. exclamation; ADJ. exclamatory	Function: verb Etymology: Middle French exclamer, from Latin exclamare, from ex- + clamare to cry out -- more at CLAIM intransitive senses 1 : to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion <exclaimed in delight> 2 : to speak loudly or vehemently <exclaimed against immorality> transitive senses : to utter sharply, passionately, or vehemently : PROCLAIM - ex·claim·er noun
22.excoriate	scold with biting harshness; censure strongly; strip the skin off	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin excoriatus, past participle of excoriare, from Latin ex- + corium skin, hide -- more at CUIRASS 1 : to wear off the skin of : ABRADE 2 : to censure scathingly - ex·co·ri·a·tion /(")ek-"skOr-E-'A-sh&n, -"skor-/ noun
23.exculpate	clear from blame or guilt	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -pat·ed; -pat·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin exculpatus, past participle of exculpare, from Latin ex- + culpa blame : to clear from alleged fault or guilt - ex·cul·pa·tion /"ek-(")sk&l-'pA-sh&n/ noun synonyms EXCULPATE, ABSOLVE, EXONERATE, ACQUIT, VINDICATE mean to free from a charge. EXCULPATE implies a clearing from blame or fault often in a matter of small importance <exculpating himself from the charge of overenthusiasm>. ABSOLVE implies a release either from an obligation that binds the conscience or from the consequences of disobeying the law or committing a sin <cannot be absolved of blame>. EXONERATE implies a complete clearance from an accusation or charge and from any attendant suspicion of blame or guilt <exonerated by the investigation>. ACQUIT implies a formal decision in one's favor with respect to a definite charge <voted to acquit the defendant>. VINDICATE may refer to things as well as persons that have been subjected to critical attack or imputation of guilt, weakness, or folly, and implies a clearing effected by proving the unfairness of such criticism or blame <her judgment was vindicated>.
24.execrable	very bad; detestable	Function: adjective 1 : deserving to be execrated : DETESTABLE <execrable crimes> 2 : very bad : WRETCHED <execrable hotel food> - ex·e·cra·ble·ness noun - ex·e·cra·bly /-blE/ adverb
25.execrate	curse; express abhorrence for; detest	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -crat·ed; -crat·ing Etymology: Latin exsecratus, past participle of exsecrari to put under a curse, from ex + sacr-, sacer sacred 1 : to declare to be evil or detestable : DENOUNCE 2 : to detest utterly - ex·e·cra·tive /-"krA-tiv/ adjective - ex·e·cra·tor /-"krA-t&r/ noun
26.execute	put into effect; carry out; kill as a lawful punishment; N. execution	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -cut·ed; -cut·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French executer, back-formation from execution transitive senses 1 : to carry out fully : put completely into effect <execute a command> 2 : to do what is provided or required by <execute a decree> 3 : to put to death especially in compliance with a legal sentence 4 : to make or produce (as a work of art) especially by carrying out a design 5 : to perform what is required to give validity to <execute a deed> 6 : PLAY <execute a piece of music> intransitive senses 1 : to perform properly or skillfully the fundamentals of a sport or of a particular play <never had a team execute better -- Bobby Knight> 2 : to perform indicated tasks according to encoded instructions -- used of a computer program or routine synonym see KILL, PERFORM - ex·e·cut·able /-"kyü-t&-b&l/ adjective
27.exegesis	explanation, especially of biblical(of the bible) passages	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural ex·e·ge·ses /-'jE-(")sEz/ Etymology: New Latin, from Greek exEgEsis, from exEgeisthai to explain, interpret, from ex- + hEgeisthai to lead -- more at SEEK : EXPOSITION, EXPLANATION; especially : an explanation or critical interpretation of a text
28.exemplary	serving as a model; outstanding; Ex. exemplary punishment/behavior; N. exemplar: typical example; model	Function: adjective 1 a : serving as a pattern b : deserving imitation : COMMENDABLE <his courage was exemplary>; also : deserving imitation because of excellence <they serve exemplary pastries -- G. V. Higgins> 2 : serving as a warning : MONITORY 3 : serving as an example, instance, or illustration - ex·em·plar·i·ly /"eg-"zem-'pler-&-lE/ adverb - ex·em·pla·ri·ness /ig-'zem-pl&-rE-n&s/ noun - ex·em·plar·i·ty /"eg-"zem-'plar-&-tE/ noun
29.exemplify	show by example; furnish an example; serve as an example of; Ex. His pictures exemplify that sort of painting.	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing Etymology: Middle English exemplifien, from Middle French exemplifier, from Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum 1 : to show or illustrate by example 2 : to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal 3 a : to be an instance of or serve as an example : EMBODY b : to be typical of
30.exempt	not subject to a duty or obligation; free from a duty; V.	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin exemptus, past participle of eximere to take out -- more at EXAMPLE 1 obsolete : set apart 2 : free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject <was exempt from jury duty> <the estate was exempt from taxes>
31.exertion	effort; expenditure of much physical work; V. exert oneself: make a great effort	Function: noun : the act or an instance of exerting; especially : a laborious or perceptible effort
32.exhilarating	invigorating and refreshing; cheering; V. exhilarate: make cheerful and excited; Ex. exhilarated by the ride in the sports car	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -rat·ed; -rat·ing Etymology: Latin exhilaratus, past participle of exhilarare, from ex- + hilarare to gladden, from hilarus cheerful -- more at HILARIOUS 1 a : to make cheerful b : ENLIVEN, EXCITE 2 : REFRESH, STIMULATE - ex·hil·a·rat·ing·ly /ig-'zi-l&-"rA-ti[ng]-lE/ adverb - ex·hil·a·ra·tive /-"rA-tiv/ adjective
33.exhort	urge (by strong argument or advice); Ex. The general exhorted his men to fight bravely; N. exhortation	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French exhorter, from Latin exhortari, from ex- + hortari to incite -- more at YEARN transitive senses : to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly intransitive senses : to give warnings or advice : make urgent appeals - ex·hort·er noun
34.exhume	dig out of the ground; remove from a grave	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): ex·humed; ex·hum·ing Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French exhumer, from Medieval Latin exhumare, from Latin ex out of + humus earth -- more at EX-, HUMBLE 1 : DISINTER 2 : to bring back from neglect or obscurity - ex·hu·ma·tion /"eks-(h)yü-'mA-sh&n, "eg-zü-, "egz-yü-/ noun - ex·hum·er /ig-'zü-m&r, igz-'yü-, iks-'(h)yü-/ noun
35.exigency	urgent situation; ADJ. exigent	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -cies 1 : that which is required in a particular situation -- usually used in plural 2 a : the quality or state of being exigent b : a state of affairs that makes urgent demands <a leader must act in any sudden exigency> synonym see JUNCTURE
36.exiguous	small in amount; minute	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin exiguus, from exigere : excessively scanty : INADEQUATE <wrest an exiguous existence from the land> <exiguous evidence> - ex·ig·u·ous·ly adverb - ex·ig·u·ous·ness noun
37.existential	pertaining to existence; pertaining to the philosophy of existentialism	Function: adjective 1 : of, relating to, or affirming existence <existential propositions> 2 a : grounded in existence or the experience of existence : EMPIRICAL b : having being in time and space 3 [translation of Danish eksistentiel & German existential] : EXISTENTIALIST - ex·is·ten·tial·ly adverb
38.exodus	departure (of a large number of people)	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from Greek Exodos, literally, road out, from ex- + hodos road 1 capitalized : the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture -- see BIBLE table 2 : a mass departure : EMIGRATION
39.exonerate	acquit; exculpate; free from blame or guilt	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin exoneratus, past participle of exonerare to unburden, from ex- + oner-, onus load 1 : to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship 2 : to clear from accusation or blame synonym see EXCULPATE - ex·on·er·a·tion /-"zä-n&-'rA-sh&n/ noun - ex·on·er·a·tive /-'zä-n&-"rA-tiv/ adjective
40.exorbitant	(of costs or demands) excessive; exceeding reasonable bounds	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin exorbitant-, exorbitans, present participle of exorbitare to deviate, from Latin ex- + orbita track of a wheel, rut, from orbis disk, hoop 1 : not coming within the scope of the law 2 : exceeding in intensity, quality, amount, or size the customary or appropriate limits synonym see EXCESSIVE - ex·or·bi·tant·ly adverb
41.exorcise	drive out evil spirits	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -cised also -cized; -cis·ing also -ciz·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French exorciser, from Late Latin exorcizare, from Greek exorkizein, from ex- + horkizein to bind by oath, adjure, from horkos oath 1 a : to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration b : to get rid of (something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive) 2 : to free of an evil spirit - ex·or·cis·er noun
42.exotic	not native; from another part of the world; strange; intriguingly unusual; Ex. exotic flower/dress	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin exoticus, from Greek exOtikos, from exO 1 : introduced from another country : not native to the place where found 2 archaic : FOREIGN, ALIEN 3 : strikingly, excitingly, or mysteriously different or unusual 4 : of or relating to striptease <exotic dancing> - ex·ot·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb - ex·ot·ic·ness /-tik-n&s/ noun
43.expansive	(of a person) outgoing and sociable; broad and extensive; able to increase in size	Function: adjective 1 : having a capacity or a tendency to expand 2 : causing or tending to cause expansion 3 a : characterized by high spirits, generosity, or readiness to talk : OPEN <grew expansive after dinner> b : marked by or indicative of exaggerated euphoria and delusions of self-importance <an expansive patient> 4 : marked by expansion; especially : having a great expanse or extent : SIZABLE, EXTENSIVE 5 : characterized by richness, abundance, or magnificence <expansive living> - ex·pan·sive·ly adverb - ex·pan·sive·ness noun
44.expatiate	talk at length; speak or write in detail	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin exspatiatus, past participle of exspatiari to wander, digress, from ex- + spatium space, course 1 : to move about freely or at will : WANDER 2 : to speak or write at length or in detail <expatiating upon the value of the fabric -- Thomas Hardy> - ex·pa·ti·a·tion /(")ek-"spA-shE-'A-sh&n/ noun
45.expatriate	exile; someone who has withdrawn from his native land; V: exile; banish; leave one's country	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin expatriatus, past participle of expatriare to leave one's own country, from Latin ex- + patria native country, from feminine of patrius of a father, from patr-, pater father -- more at FATHER transitive senses 1 : to withdraw (oneself) from residence in or allegiance to one's native country 2 : BANISH, EXILE intransitive senses : to leave one's native country to live elsewhere; also : to renounce allegiance to one's native country - ex·pa·tri·ate /-"At, -&t/ noun - ex·pa·tri·a·tion /(")ek-"spA-trE-'A-sh&n/ noun
46.expedient	suitable (for a particular purpose although not necessarily morally correct); practical; politic(prudent); N: something expedient	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin expedient-, expendiens, present participle of expedire to extricate, prepare, be useful, from ex- + ped-, pes foot -- more at FOOT 1 : suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance 2 : characterized by concern with what is opportune; especially : governed by self-interest - ex·pe·di·ent·ly adverb synonyms EXPEDIENT, POLITIC, ADVISABLE mean dictated by practical or prudent motives. EXPEDIENT usually implies what is immediately advantageous without regard for ethics or consistent principles <a politically expedient decision>. POLITIC stresses judiciousness and tactical value but usually implies some lack of candor or sincerity <a politic show of interest>. ADVISABLE applies to what is practical, prudent, or advantageous but lacks the derogatory implication of EXPEDIENT and POLITIC <sometimes it's advisable to say nothing>.
47.expedite	hasten; make go faster	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -dit·ed; -dit·ing Etymology: Latin expeditus, past participle of expedire 1 : to execute promptly 2 : to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up 3 : ISSUE, DISPATCH
48.expenditure	payment or expense; expending; something expended; output; Ex. receipt for the expenditure; Ex. expenditure of all the energy	Function: noun Etymology: irregular from expend 1 : the act or process of expending <an expenditure of energy> 2 : something expended : DISBURSEMENT, EXPENSE <income should exceed expenditures>
49.expertise	specialized knowledge (in a particular field); expert skill	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French, expertness, from expert 1 : expert opinion or commentary 2 : the skill of an expert
50.expiate	make amends for (a sin)	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin expiatus, past participle of expiare to atone for, from ex- + piare to atone for, appease, from pius faithful, pious transitive senses 1 obsolete : to put an end to 2 a : to extinguish the guilt incurred by b : to make amends for <permission to expiate their offences by their assiduous labours -- Francis Bacon> intransitive senses : to make expiation - ex·pi·a·ble /'ek-spE-&-b&l/ adjective - ex·pi·a·tor /-spE-"A-t&r/ noun
51.expletive	meaningless word; interjection; profane oath; swear-word	Function: noun 1 a : a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense; especially : a word (as it in "make it clear which you prefer") that occupies the position of the subject or object of a verb in normal English word order and anticipates a subsequent word or phrase that supplies the needed meaningful content b : an exclamatory word or phrase; especially : one that is obscene or profane 2 : one that serves to fill out or as a filling
52.explicate	explain in detail; interpret; clarify; CF. explicable	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing Etymology: Latin explicatus, past participle of explicare, literally, to unfold, from ex- + plicare to fold -- more at PLY 1 : to give a detailed explanation of 2 : to develop the implications of : analyze logically synonym see EXPLAIN - ex·pli·ca·tion /"ek-spl&-'kA-sh&n/ noun - ex·pli·ca·tor /'ek-spl&-"kA-t&r/ noun
53.explicit	totally clear; definite; outspoken	Function: adjective Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French explicite, from Medieval Latin explicitus, from Latin, past participle of explicare 1 a : fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent <explicit instructions> b : open in the depiction of nudity or sexuality <explicit books and films> 2 : fully developed or formulated <an explicit plan> <an explicit notion of our objective> 3 : unambiguous in expression <was very explicit on how we are to behave> 4 of a mathematical function : defined by an expression containing only independent variables -- compare IMPLICIT 1c - ex·plic·it·ly adverb - ex·plic·it·ness noun synonyms EXPLICIT, DEFINITE, EXPRESS, SPECIFIC mean perfectly clear in meaning. EXPLICIT implies such verbal plainness and distinctness that there is no need for inference and no room for difficulty in understanding <explicit instructions>. DEFINITE stresses precise, clear statement or arrangement that leaves no doubt or indecision <the law is definite in such cases>. EXPRESS implies both explicitness and direct and positive utterance <her express wishes>. SPECIFIC applies to what is precisely and fully treated in detail or particular <two specific criticisms>.
54.exploit	brave and successful act; deed or action, particularly a brave deed; CF. crossing the Atlantic ocean	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, outcome, success, from Middle French, from Latin explicitum, neuter of explicitus, past participle : DEED, ACT; especially : a notable or heroic act synonym see FEAT
55.exploit	make use of, sometimes unjustly; N. exploitation	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, outcome, success, from Middle French, from Latin explicitum, neuter of explicitus, past participle : DEED, ACT; especially : a notable or heroic act synonym see FEAT
56.expository	explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition	Function: adjective : of, relating to, or containing exposition <expository writing>
57.expostulation	protest; remonstrance; reasoning with someone to correct or dissuade; V. expostulate	Function: noun : an act or an instance of expostulating - ex·pos·tu·la·to·ry /-'späs-ch&-l&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
58.exposure	risk, particularly of being exposed to disease or to the elements; unmasking; act of laying something open; Ex. exposure of governmental corruption	Function: noun 1 : the fact or condition of being exposed : as a : the condition of being presented to view or made known <a politician seeks a lot of exposure> b : the condition of being unprotected especially from severe weather <died of exposure> c : the condition of being subject to some effect or influence <risk exposure to the flu> d : the condition of being at risk of financial loss; also : an amount at risk 2 : the act or an instance of exposing : as a : disclosure of something secret <tried to prevent exposure of their past> b : the treating of sensitized material (as film) to controlled amounts of radiant energy; also : the amount of such energy or length of such treatment <a 3-second exposure> 3 a : the manner of being exposed b : the position (as of a house) with respect to weather influences or compass points <a room with a southern exposure> 4 : a piece or section of sensitized material (as film) on which an exposure is or can be made <36 exposures per roll>
59.expound	explain	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French expondre, from Latin exponere to explain -- more at EXPOSE transitive senses 1 a : to set forth : STATE b : to defend with argument 2 : to explain by setting forth in careful and often elaborate detail <expound a law> intransitive senses : to make a statement : COMMENT synonym see EXPLAIN - ex·pound·er noun
60.expropriate	take possession of (often for public use and without payment)	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin expropriatus, past participle of expropriare, from Latin ex- + proprius own 1 : to deprive of possession or proprietary rights 2 : to transfer (the property of another) to one's own possession - ex·pro·pri·a·tor /-"A-t&r/ noun
61.expunge	cancel; remove a word or name (from a book or list); erase	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): ex·punged; ex·pung·ing Etymology: Latin expungere to mark for deletion by dots, from ex- + pungere to prick -- more at PUNGENT 1 : to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion 2 : to efface completely : DESTROY - ex·pung·er noun
62.expurgate	clean; remove offensive parts of a book	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -gat·ed; -gat·ing Etymology: Latin expurgatus, past participle of expurgare, from ex- + purgare to purge : to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous; especially : to expunge objectionable parts from before publication or presentation <an expurgated edition of the letters> - ex·pur·ga·tion /"ek-sp&r-'gA-sh&n/ noun - ex·pur·ga·tor /'ek-sp&r-"gA-t&r/ noun
63.extant	(of something written or painted) still in existence	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin exstant-, exstans, present participle of exstare to stand out, be in existence, from ex- + stare to stand -- more at STAND 1 archaic : standing out or above 2 a : currently or actually existing <the most charming writer extant -- G. W. Johnson> b : not destroyed or lost <extant manuscripts>
64.extemporaneous	not planned; impromptu; extempore	Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin extemporaneus, from Latin ex tempore 1 a (1) : composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : IMPROMPTU (2) : carefully prepared but delivered without notes or text b : skilled at or given to extemporaneous utterance c : happening suddenly and often unexpectedly and usually without clearly known causes or relationships <a great deal of criminal and delinquent behavior is ... extemporaneous -- W. C. Reckless> 2 : provided, made, or put to use as an expedient : MAKESHIFT - ex·tem·po·ra·ne·ous·ly adverb - ex·tem·po·ra·ne·ous·ness noun
65.extenuate	weaken; mitigate; lessen the seriousness of (bad behavior)	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin extenuatus, past participle of extenuare, from ex- + tenuis thin -- more at THIN 1 a archaic : to make light of b : to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of by making partial excuses : MITIGATE c obsolete : DISPARAGE 2 a archaic : to make thin or emaciated b : to lessen the strength or effect of - ex·ten·u·a·tor /-"wA-t&r/ noun - ex·ten·u·a·to·ry /-w&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
66.extirpate	root up; uproot; destroy completely	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -pat·ed; -pat·ing Etymology: Latin exstirpatus, past participle of exstirpare, from ex- + stirp-, stirps trunk, root -- more at TORPID 1 a : to destroy completely : WIPE OUT b : to pull up by the root 2 : to cut out by surgery synonym see EXTERMINATE - ex·tir·pa·tion /"ek-st&r-'pA-sh&n/ noun - ex·tir·pa·tor /'ek-st&r-"pA-t&r/ noun
67.extol	praise very highly; glorify	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): ex·tolled; ex·tol·ling Etymology: Middle English, from Latin extollere, from ex- + tollere to lift up -- more at TOLERATE : to praise highly : GLORIFY - ex·tol·ler noun - ex·tol·ment /-'stOl-m&nt/ noun
68.extort	wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin extortus, past participle of extorquEre to wrench out, extort, from ex- + torquEre to twist -- more at TORTURE : to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : WRING; also : to gain especially by ingenuity or compelling argument synonym see EDUCE - ex·tort·er noun - ex·tor·tive /-'stor-tiv/ adjective
69.extradition	surrender of prisoner by one state to another; Ex. extradition treaty; V. extradite	Function: noun Etymology: French, from ex- + Latin tradition-, traditio act of handing over -- more at TREASON : the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
70.extraneous	not essential; irrelevant; superfluous; external; coming from the outside; Ex. extraneous details/noise/to the subject	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin extraneus -- more at STRANGE 1 : existing on or coming from the outside 2 a : not forming an essential or vital part <extraneous ornamentation> b : having no relevance <an extraneous digression> 3 : being a number obtained in solving an equation that is not a solution of the equation <extraneous roots> synonym see EXTRINSIC - ex·tra·ne·ous·ly adverb - ex·tra·ne·ous·ness noun
71.extrapolation	projection; conjecture; V. extrapolate: infer (unknown information) from known information	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing Etymology: Latin extra outside + English -polate (as in interpolate) -- more at EXTRA- transitive senses 1 : to infer (values of a variable in an unobserved interval) from values within an already observed interval 2 a : to project, extend, or expand (known data or experience) into an area not known or experienced so as to arrive at a usually conjectural knowledge of the unknown area <extrapolates present trends to construct an image of the future> b : to predict by projecting past experience or known data <extrapolate public sentiment on one issue from known public reaction on others> intransitive senses : to perform the act or process of extrapolating - ex·trap·o·la·tion /-"stra-p&-'lA-sh&n/ noun - ex·trap·o·la·tive /-'stra-p&-"lA-tiv/ adjective - ex·trap·o·la·tor /-"lA-t&r/ noun
72.extricate	free from an entanglement or difficulty; disentangle	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing Etymology: Latin extricatus, past participle of extricare, from ex- + tricae trifles, perplexities 1 a archaic : UNRAVEL b : to distinguish from a related thing 2 : to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty - ex·tri·ca·ble /ik-'stri-k&-b&l, ek-', 'ek-(")/ adjective - ex·tri·ca·tion /"ek-str&-'kA-sh&n/ noun synonyms EXTRICATE, DISENTANGLE, UNTANGLE, DISENCUMBER, DISEMBARRASS mean to free from what binds or holds back. EXTRICATE implies the use of care or ingenuity in freeing from a difficult position or situation <extricated himself from financial difficulties>. DISENTANGLE and UNTANGLE suggest painstaking separation of a thing from other things <disentangling fact from fiction> <untangle a web of deceit>. DISENCUMBER implies a release from something that clogs or weighs down <an article disencumbered of jargon>. DISEMBARRASS suggests a release from something that impedes or hinders <disembarrassed herself of her advisers>.
73.extrinsic	external; not essential or inherent; extraneous; OP. intrinsic	Function: adjective Etymology: French & Late Latin; French extrinsèque, from Late Latin extrinsecus, from Latin, adverb, from without; akin to Latin exter outward and to Latin sequi to follow -- more at EXTERIOR, SUE 1 a : not forming part of or belonging to a thing : EXTRANEOUS b : originating from or on the outside; especially : originating outside a part and acting upon the part as a whole <extrinsic muscles of the tongue> 2 : EXTERNAL - ex·trin·si·cal·ly /-zi-k(&-)lE, -si-/ adverb synonyms EXTRINSIC, EXTRANEOUS, FOREIGN, ALIEN mean external to a thing, its essential nature, or its original character. EXTRINSIC applies to what is distinctly outside the thing in question or is not contained in or derived from its essential nature <sentimental value that is extrinsic to the house's market value>. EXTRANEOUS applies to what is on or comes from the outside and may or may not be capable of becoming an essential part <arguments extraneous to the issue>. FOREIGN applies to what is so different as to be rejected or repelled or to be incapable of becoming assimilated <techniques foreign to French cuisine>. ALIEN is stronger than FOREIGN in suggesting opposition, repugnance, or irreconcilability <a practice totally alien to her nature>.
74.extrovert	person interested mostly in external objects and actions	Function: noun Etymology: modification of German extravertiert, from Latin extra- + vertere : one whose personality is characterized by extroversion; broadly : a gregarious and unreserved person - extrovert also extravert adjective - ex·tro·vert·ed also ex·tra·vert·ed /-"v&r-t&d, "ek-str&-'v&r-/ adjective
75.extrude	force or push out; thrust out; shape (plastic or metal) by forcing through a die	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): ex·trud·ed; ex·trud·ing Etymology: Latin extrudere, from ex- + trudere to thrust -- more at THREAT transitive senses 1 : to force, press, or push out 2 : to shape (as metal or plastic) by forcing through a die intransitive senses : to become extruded - ex·trud·abil·i·ty /-"strü-d&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - ex·trud·able /-'strü-d&-b&l/ adjective - ex·trud·er /-'strü-d&r/ noun
76.exuberance	overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness; ADJ. exuberant: high-spirited and lively; growing abundantly and strongly	Function: noun 1 : the quality or state of being exuberant 2 : an exuberant act or expression
77.exude	flow out slowly; discharge (gradually); give forth; N. exudation	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): ex·ud·ed; ex·ud·ing Etymology: Latin exsudare, from ex- + sudare to sweat -- more at SWEAT intransitive senses 1 : to ooze out 2 : to undergo diffusion transitive senses 1 : to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions 2 : to display conspicuously or abundantly <exudes charm>
78.exult	rejoice	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle French exulter, from Latin exsultare, literally, to leap up, from ex- + saltare to leap -- more at SALTATION 1 obsolete : to leap for joy 2 : to be extremely joyful : REJOICE - ex·ult·ing·ly /-'z&l-ti[ng]-lE/ adverb
79.fabricate	build; lie; make up (a story) in order to deceive; Ex. fabricate the whole story; CF. fabric: underlying structure; Ex. fabric of society	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fabricatus, past participle of fabricari, from fabrica 1 a : INVENT, CREATE b : to make up for the purpose of deception 2 : CONSTRUCT, MANUFACTURE; specifically : to construct from diverse and usually standardized parts - fab·ri·ca·tor /'fa-bri-"kA-t&r/ noun
80.facade	(fa\c{c}ade) front or face (of building); superficial or false appearance	Function: noun Etymology: French façade, from Italian facciata, from faccia face, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin facia 1 : the front of a building; also : any face of a building given special architectural treatment <a museum's east facade> 2 : a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect [facade illustration]
81.facet	small plane surface (of a gem(precious stone)); a side	Function: noun Etymology: French facette, diminutive of face 1 : a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) -- see BRILLIANT illustration 2 : any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) 3 : the external corneal surface of an ommatidium 4 : a smooth flat circumscribed anatomical surface (as of a bone) - fac·et·ed or fac·et·ted /'fa-s&-t&d/ adjective
82.facetious	joking (often inappropriately); unserious; humorous	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French facetieux, from facetie jest, from Latin facetia 1 : joking or jesting often inappropriately : WAGGISH <just being facetious> 2 : meant to be humorous or funny : not serious <a facetious remark> synonym see WITTY - fa·ce·tious·ly adverb - fa·ce·tious·ness noun
83.facile	easily accomplished; ready or fluent; superficial; not deep; Ex. facile solution to a complex problem; Ex. facile speaker; N. facility: ability to do something easily and well; ease in doing resulting from skill or aptitude; something that facilitates an action; amenity; Ex. with great facility	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French, from Latin facilis, from facere to do -- more at DO 1 a (1) : easily accomplished or attained <a facile victory> (2) : SPECIOUS, SUPERFICIAL <I am not concerned ... with offering any facile solution for so complex a problem -- T. S. Eliot> b : used or comprehended with ease c : readily manifested and often lacking sincerity or depth <facile tears> 2 archaic : mild or pleasing in manner or disposition 3 a : READY, FLUENT <facile prose> b : POISED, ASSURED synonym see EASY - fac·ile·ly /-s&(l)-lE/ adverb - fac·ile·ness /-s&l-n&s/ noun
84.facilitate	help bring about; make less difficult	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -tat·ed; -tat·ing : to make easier : help bring about <facilitate economic recovery> - fa·cil·i·ta·tive /-"tA-tiv/ adjective - fa·cil·i·ta·tor /-"tA-t&r/ noun
85.facsimile	copy	Function: noun Etymology: Latin fac simile make similar 1 : an exact copy 2 : a system of transmitting and reproducing graphic matter (as printing or still pictures) by means of signals sent over telephone lines synonym see REPRODUCTION
86.faction	party; clique (within a large group); dissension	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin faction-, factio act of making, faction -- more at FASHION 1 : a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : CLIQUE 2 : party spirit especially when marked by dissension - fac·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective - fac·tion·al·ism /-shn&-"li-z&m, -sh&-n&l-"iz-/ noun - fac·tion·al·ly /-E/ adverb
87.factious	inclined to form factions; causing dissension	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French factieux, from Latin factiosus, from factio : of or relating to faction : as a : caused by faction <factious disputes> b : inclined to faction or the formation of factions c : SEDITIOUS - fac·tious·ly adverb - fac·tious·ness noun
88.factitious	artificial; produced artificially; sham; false; Ex. factitious tears	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin facticius, from factus, past participle of facere to make, do -- more at DO 1 : produced by humans rather than by natural forces 2 a : formed by or adapted to an artificial or conventional standard b : produced by special effort : SHAM <created a factitious demand by spreading rumors of shortage> - fac·ti·tious·ly adverb - fac·ti·tious·ness noun
89.factotum	handyman; person who does all kinds of work; CF. do everything	Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, literally, do everything, from Latin fac (imperative of facere do) + totum everything 1 : a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities 2 : a general servant
90.faculty	mental or bodily powers; teaching staff	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English faculte, from Middle French faculté, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin facultat-, facultas branch of learning or teaching, from Latin, ability, abundance, from facilis facile 1 : ABILITY, POWER: as a : innate or acquired ability to act or do b : an inherent capability, power, or function <the faculty of hearing> c : any of the powers of the mind formerly held by psychologists to form a basis for the explanation of all mental phenomena d : natural aptitude <has a faculty for saying the right things> 2 a : a branch of teaching or learning in an educational institution b archaic : something in which one is trained or qualified 3 a : the members of a profession b : the teaching and administrative staff and those members of the administration having academic rank in an educational institution c faculty plural : faculty members <many faculty were present> 4 : power, authority, or prerogative given or conferred synonym see GIFT