Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Lexicon: exclusion – exegesis
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exclusion, n. [see exclude, v.]
Omission; deletion; being shut out.
exclusive, adj. [see exclude, v.]
- Selective; not including; separate.
- Restrictive; self-superior; possessing to the derision of others.
exclusively, adv. [see exclude, v.]
Only; just; solely.
excursion, n. [L.'to run out'.]
Expedition; outing; journey into a distant part.
excuse, n. [see excuse, v.] (webplay: plea).
Apology; allowance; vindication; release; supplication; clearance; rationalization.
excuse, v. [L. ex, out + causa, accusation.] (webplay: little).
Pardon; exempt; forgive; relieve; overlook; justify; indulge; free from fault; acquit of blame; remove guilt; save from punishment.
execute, v. [Fr. < L. ex-, out + sequī, to follow.] (webplay: act, office).
Initiate; accomplish; carry; complete; fulfill; perform; discharge.
executive, adj. [see execute, v.] (webplay: magistrate, quality, warrant).
Supervisor; director; leader; president; authoritative; operative.
executor (-s), n. [see execute, v.]
Administrator; conductor; manager; initiator; instigator; ruler.
exegesis, n. [Gk 'to interpret'.]
Explanation; gloss; exposition; interpretation; illustration.