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explication
  • n  the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
  • n  a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
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explication de texte
  • n  a method of literary criticism that analyzes details of a text in order to reveal its structure and meaning
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explicit definition
  • n  a definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined
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exploding cucumber
  • n  Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched
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exploit
  • n  a notable achievement
  • v  use or manipulate to one's advantage
    He exploit the new taxation system
  • v  draw from; make good use of
    we must exploit the resources we are given wisely
  • v  work excessively hard
    he is exploiting the students
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exploitation
  • n  the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
    the exploitation of copper deposits
  • n  an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
    capitalistic exploitation of the working class
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exploiter
  • n  a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
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exploration
  • n  to travel for the purpose of discovery
  • n  a careful systematic search
  • n  a systematic consideration
    he called for a careful exploration of the consequences
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