English to English Dictionary

exfoliate

To cast off scales, splinters, or layers, especially from the skin or a rock surface.

expansive

Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive.

extant

Still in existence; surviving.

extracellular

Situated or occurring outside a cell or cells.

extravaganza

An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or event.

extremism

The holding of extreme political or religious views; adherence to extremist measures.

faction

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

factionalism

The state of being divided into factions, or the pursuit of the interests of one's own faction at the expense of the common good.

fair-housing

Practices and laws that ensure equal opportunity for all individuals to rent, purchase, or finance housing without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability.

famine

Extreme scarcity of food.

fastener

A device such as a clasp, hook, or lock used to attach or secure one thing to another.

fedora

A soft felt hat with a curled brim and a creased crown.