expository
Use Expository in a sentence
ɪˌtɔr
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expository or expositive (ɪkˈspɒzɪtərɪ, -trɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| of, involving, or assisting in exposition; explanatory | |
| expositive or expositive | |
| —adj | |
| ex'positorily or expositive | |
| —adv | |
| ex'positively or expositive | |
| —adv | |
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Expository
is a GRE word you need to know.
So is extrude. Does it mean:
| to make cheerful or merry. |
| force out, thrust out |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
expository
1620s, from M.L. expositorius, from expositor, from exponere (see expound).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
The slangy urban narrative style serves the story well, diminished only by choppy, expository writing.
The constant stream of expository dialogue becomes laughable after a while.
However, he too often employs lengthy expository quotes and protracted stretches of trial transcript.
You might also consider taking a course in expository writing.
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