Vocabulary Flashcard: e-, ex-

The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'from'. It indicates a movement away from something.

The prefix 'e-' is a variant of 'ex-' and also means 'out of' or 'from', often used before words starting with a vowel.

To exclude means to leave someone or something out; to not include.

To eject means to force someone or something out, often used in the context of removing someone from a place.

To exhale means to breathe out; it is the process of releasing air from the lungs.

To extinguish means to put out a fire or to stop something from burning.

To erupt means to burst forth, especially in the context of a volcano releasing lava, ash, and gases.

To emit means to send out or give off, such as light, heat, or gas.

A child might be excluded from a game if they are not invited to join by their friends.

When a volcano erupts, it releases molten rock, ash, and gases into the air, often causing danger to nearby areas.