exalted, a. [sublime], elevated, [lofty], [grand], [dignified].
examination, n. [inquiry], [autopsy], scrutiny, inspection, [investigation], audit, inquest, reconnoissance, inquisition, recension, probing, [review].
examine, v. [inspect], scrutinize, [question], audit, heckle, reconnoitre, [review], [search], [probe], [investigate], catechise.
examiner, n. inspector, investigator, inquirer, [questioner], catechiser, resensionist, auditor, [censor], reviewer, inquisitor.
example, n. [sample], [specimen], exemplification; [model], [pattern], prototype, [copy], archetype, exemplar; precedent [instance], [illustration], [case]. Associated words: exemplify, exemplification, exemplary, praxis.
exasperate, v. [provoke], [irritate], [incense], [anger]; [aggravate], imbitter, [intensify].
exasperation, n. provocation, irritation, offending, [aggravation], [anger]; exacerbation.
exceed, v. [surpass], transcend; outvie, [excel], [outdo]; preponderate, predominate.
exceeding, a. [surpassing].
excel, v. outrival, outstrip, [surpass], [eclipse], [outdo], outvie, transcend, [exceed].