C1
excavate vs explode vs exploit vs explore
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| excavateverb/ˈek.skə.veɪt/ | Meaning to dig in the ground carefully to find old objects, or to dig out earth to make a hole | Goes with excavate a site | Example Archaeologists plan to excavate the ancient burial site next summer. |
| explodeverb/ɪkˈsploʊd/ | Meaning to burst loudly and violently, or to suddenly show strong feeling or fast growth | Goes with explode violently | Example The crowd exploded with joy when the team scored. |
| exploitverb/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ | Meaning to treat someone unfairly for your own benefit; also, to use something fully to gain an advantage | Goes with exploit workers | Example Some factories exploit young workers by paying them almost nothing. |
| exploreverb/ɪkˈsplɔːr/ | Meaning to travel around a place to learn about it | Goes with — | Example We spent the afternoon exploring the old streets of Hoi An. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The room with laughter.