5 letter words starting with EXA

Exact

Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

Definition:

• Adjective: accurate, precise, and without error.
• Verb: demand and obtain something, typically a payment, from someone.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɪɡˈzækt/
• UK: /ɪɡˈzakt/

Origin and Usage: The word "exact" originated from the Latin word "exigere," meaning "to demand." The word was first used in the 1530s as an adjective meaning "precise, correct." It was also used as a verb meaning "to demand" in the early 15th century. The word is commonly used in academic and scientific contexts to describe precise measurements or calculations. It is also used in legal contexts to describe precise language used in contracts or agreements.

Synonyms:

• Adjective: accurate, precise, correct, definite, specific, literal, strict
• Verb: demand, require, insist on, claim, extract

Related Words:

• exacta
• exalt
• exams
• excel
• exile

Example Sentences:

• Adjective: The scientist made an exact measurement of the chemical compound.
• Verb: The landlord will exact rent from the tenant on the first of every month.

Exalt

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definition: To raise someone or something to a higher level or rank, to praise someone highly

Pronunciations: US: /ɪɡˈzɔlt/; UK: /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

Origin and Usage: The word "exalt" comes from the Latin word "exaltare," which means to raise up. It was first used in English in the 15th century. "Exalt" is often used in a religious context to mean to raise up in a spiritual or moral sense, but it can also be used in a secular context to mean to raise someone to a higher position or to praise someone highly.

Synonyms: elevate, raise, lift up, promote, glorify, praise, extol, laud, acclaim, honor, revere

Related Words: elate, latex, table, taxel, telae

Example Sentences:

• The priest delivered a sermon that exhorted the congregation to exalt their faith.
• The employees were thrilled when their boss announced that he would exalt their positions in the company.
• The critics exalted the new novel as a masterpiece of modern literature.

exams

Parts of Speech: noun

Definition: A set of questions or exercises to test knowledge or skill.

Pronunciations: US: /ɪɡˈzæmz/, UK: /ɪɡˈzæmz/

Origin and Usage: The word "exams" is a shortened form of "examinations" which comes from the Latin word "examinare" meaning "to weigh, test, or examine." The word has been in use since the mid-19th century and is commonly used in educational settings to assess a students knowledge or skill in a particular subject.

Synonyms: tests, assessments, evaluations, quizzes, trials

Related Words: tests, trials, proof, checks, probes

Example Sentences:

• She spent all night studying for her exams.
• The teacher handed out the exams and the students began to work.
• He was nervous about his upcoming exams, but he had studied hard.
• The final exams for the course were scheduled for next week.
• She passed all of her exams with flying colors.