- 3. Conductor of examinations, questioner, catechiser.
Example, n.
- 1. Pattern, copy, model, archetype, prototype.
- 2. Precedent.
- 3. Instance, illustration, exemplification, case in point.
Exanimate, a.
- 1. Lifeless, dead, defunct, inanimate.
- 2. Inanimate, torpid, inert, sluggish, spiritless.
Exanthem, n. (Med.) Rash, eruption, efflorescence, breaking out, exanthema.
Exanthema, n. [Gr. pl. Exanthemata.] See exanthem.
Exasperate, v. a.
- 1. Irritate, provoke, chafe, vex, nettle, incense, anger, affront, offend, enrage, make angry, aggravate.
- 2. Exacerbate, aggravate, inflame, render more violent.
Exasperation, n.
- 1. Irritation, provocation, exacerbation.
- 2. Wrath, anger, rage, ire, fury, violent passion.
- 3. Aggravation, exacerbation, increase, heightening, worsening
Ex cathedra, a. [L.]
- 1. Authoritative, formal, official, from the bench, from high authority.
- 2. Dogmatic, magisterial, dictatorial.
Ex cathedra, ad. [L.]
- 1. Authoritatively, formally, officially, from the bench.