expertise (EKS poer TEEZ) n.the knowledge and capability of one who is highly
skilled and trained in some particular field
- Jason demonstrated considerable expertisein building the deck in back of
his house. - Uncle Bob’s botched repair job on the porch door attested to his complete
lack of expertise.
explicit(eks PLIS it) adj.1. distinctly and clearly stated; 2. plain and easily
understandable or observable - Helene left explicitinstructions on how the cat and houseplants were to be
cared for during her absence. - The store’s return policy is explicit about no refunds and is clearly posted
behind the counter in plain view.
[-ly adv.] [Syn. distinct; Ant. vague, ambiguous]
exploitation(EKS ploy TAY shin) n.1. a using of something or someone in an
unethical manner for one’s own benefit or profit; 2. a use of the labor of others for
profit without appropriate compensation - Sweatshops in the garment industry are largely exploitationof undocument-
ed workers. - The United Farmworkers union was built to stop the exploitationof
Mexican and other migratory workers by large corporate farmers.
express(eks PRES) vt.1. to squeeze out; 2. to put into words; state; 3. to reveal;
to show; 4. to represent in artistic or musical form —adj.1. explicit as opposed to
implied; 2. made for a special purpose; 3. high speed - Expressa cut lemon to get juice from it.
- Norma has difficulty expressingherself in writing.
- Don chose tonight to expresshis love of key lime pie.
- Beethoven expressesgreat joy in his ninth symphony.
- Steven gave Leonard expresspermission to use his tools.
- Expressregulations govern the registration of handguns.
- The expresstrain skips many of the local stops.
[-ed, -ing, -ly adv.] [Syn. convey, utter]
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