Dictionary Word Ordering Solution

To find the word that comes second in dictionary order, we need to arrange the given words alphabetically:

• Exit
• Exercise
• Excuse
• Exempt

Comparing the Words

All words begin with 'Ex'. We compare the third letter to determine the initial order:

• Excuse ('c')
• Exempt ('e')
• Exercise ('e')
• Exit ('i')

Based on the third letter, 'Excuse' comes first ('c' precedes 'e' and 'i'). 'Exit' comes last ('i' follows 'e').

Ordering Words Starting with 'Exe'

Now, we compare 'Exempt' and 'Exercise', which both start with 'Exe'. We look at the fourth letter:

• Exempt ('m')
• Exercise ('r')

Since 'm' comes before 'r' in the alphabet, 'Exempt' comes before 'Exercise'.

Final Alphabetical Order

The complete alphabetical order of the words is:

1. Excuse
2. Exempt
3. Exercise
4. Exit

Identifying the Second Word

In this arrangement, the word that comes second is Exempt.