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QUICK REVIEW #36
Match the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most
nearly the same thing.

1. evidence a. omission
2. evident b. model
3. evitable c. snobbish
4. exacerbate d. absolve
5. exasperation e. avoidable

6. exception f. eliminate
7. excessive g. jaunt
8. exclude h. proof
9. exclusive i. inordinate
10. exculpate j. manifest
11. excursion k. vexation
12. exemplary l. aggravate

exemplify (eg ZEM pli FY) vt. 1. to serve as an example; 2. to show by
example
• Gloria’s behavior at the solemn memorial service exemplifies the proper
way to behave at such an event.
• Peter’s essay should exemplify what Mrs. Jones is looking for in a book
report.
[exemplified, -ing]
exhibit (eg ZIB it) vt. 1. to show or display; 2. to open to public view; 3. to give
evidence of
• Rhea exhibited her school artwork for her parents to admire.
• The Guggenheim collection is exhibited daily in a museum designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright.
• Lawrence is exhibiting a good deal of irritation with the automobile cleaning
service.
[-ed, -ing] [Syn. prove, reveal]
existence (eg ZIST ins) n. 1. state of being; act of living; 2. taking place;
occurrence; 3. manner of living
• According to DesCartes, one’s existence is proven by the fact that one
thinks—at least I think it is.
• The existence of a circus at Madison Square Garden is made evident by the
odors that meet the noses of passersby.
• Homeless persons live a rather wretched existence.