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expertise (EKS poer TEEZ) n. the knowledge and capability of one who is highly
skilled and trained in some particular field
• Jason demonstrated considerable expertise in 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 explicit instructions 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 exploitation of undocument-
ed workers.
• The United Farmworkers union was built to stop the exploitation of
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
• Express a cut lemon to get juice from it.
• Norma has difficulty expressing herself in writing.
• Don chose tonight to express his love of key lime pie.
• Beethoven expresses great joy in his ninth symphony.
• Steven gave Leonard express permission to use his tools.
• Express regulations govern the registration of handguns.
• The express train skips many of the local stops.
[-ed, -ing, -ly adv.] [Syn. convey, utter]