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excellent
examination
appoint

ex·cel·lent

excellent

 
 
pronunciation:
ek s lihnt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: very good or much better than others.
He is doing well in math this year because he has an excellent teacher.
synonyms:
exceptional, fine, outstanding, splendid, super, superior, tremendous
antonyms:
average, awful, inferior, poor, sorry, terrible
similar words:
ace, banner, best, capital, choice, dandy, fabulous, fancy, fantastic, favorable, first-rate, great, out of this world, prime, quality, sterling, superb, superlative, swell, terrific, wonderful
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derivation: excellently (adv.)
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