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excitation

noun

something that agitates and arouses

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
XC
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən

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Definitions

noun

  1. something that agitates and arouses

    “he looked forward to the excitements of the day”

noun

  1. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

noun

  1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

    “his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled”

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Example Sentences

he looked forward to the excitements of the day
his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation

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