exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, esp. of religious texts. |
exegete |
an expert in interpretation or analysis, esp. of religious texts. |
exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. [4 definitions] |
exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. [4 definitions] |
exemplary damages |
see "punitive damages." |
exemplify |
to serve as an example of; illustrate. [2 definitions] |
exemplum |
anything that serves as an illustration. [2 definitions] |
exempt |
to release from an obligation generally required of others. [3 definitions] |
exemption |
the act of exempting or condition of being exempted; freedom from an obligation, rule, or the like. [2 definitions] |
exercise |
mental or physical activity undertaken to maintain or increase ability or strength. [10 definitions] |
Exercycle |
trademark for a stationary bicycle used for exercising. |
exert |
to exercise or bring to bear (power, influence, or the like); put into action. [2 definitions] |
exertion |
strenuous effort or action. [2 definitions] |
exeunt |
leave the stage (a stage direction for two or more characters). |
exeunt omnes |
all leave (a stage direction for all the characters on stage). |
exfoliate |
to cast off (skin, bark, rock or the like) in scales, layers, or flakes. [2 definitions] |
ex-girlfriend |
(informal) one who is no longer one's girlfriend; former girlfriend, past girlfriend. |
ex gratia |
(Latin) as a favor, and carrying no legal obligation. |
exhalation |
the act of exhaling. [2 definitions] |
exhale |
to breathe out; emit breath or vapor. [4 definitions] |
exhaust |
to consume all of; use up. [11 definitions] |