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Exam: IELTS

togavirus

IPA: //ˈtoʊɡəˌvaɪrəs//

KK: /ˈtoʊɡəˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that has a spherical shape and contains single-stranded RNA, known to cause diseases like German measles and equine encephalitis.

Example: The togavirus is responsible for several viral infections in humans and animals.

together

IPA: /təˈɡɛðər/

KK: /təˈɡɛðər/

adjective

Definition: In a state of being organized or balanced, often referring to someone who is aware of their surroundings and is well-prepared.

Example: She always seems so together, handling her responsibilities with ease.

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves two or more people or things acting or being in the same place at the same time.

Example: We worked together to finish the project on time.

toggle

IPA: /ˈtɒɡl/

KK: /ˈtɑɡəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To switch back and forth between two or more options, often using a button or key.

Example: She toggled between the two apps on her phone.

noun

Definition: A device or piece that is used to hold or secure something, often preventing it from slipping or allowing it to be tightened.

Example: He used a toggle to secure the rope in place during the sailing trip.

transitive verb

Definition: To switch or change something between two states, such as on and off.

Example: You can toggle the switch to turn the light on or off.

toil

IPA: /tɔɪl/

KK: /tɔɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To work very hard and continuously, often with great effort and difficulty.

Example: She had to toil in the fields from sunrise to sunset.

noun

Definition: Hard and tiring work that requires a lot of effort.

Example: After a long day of toil in the fields, they were exhausted.

toilsome

IPA: /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

KK: /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very hard and requires a lot of effort and work, often making you feel tired.

Example: The toilsome journey through the mountains left us exhausted.

toilsomeness

IPA: /ˈtɔɪl.sə.məs/

KK: /ˈtɔɪl.sə.məs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very hard work or effort, often requiring a lot of time and energy.

Example: The toilsomeness of the project made it difficult for the team to meet the deadline.

toilworn

IPA: /ˈtɔɪlˌwɔrn/

KK: /ˈtɔɪlˌwɔrn/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very tired or worn out because of hard work or physical effort.

Example: After a long day of farming, he looked toilworn and ready for rest.

tokamak

IPA: /ˈtoʊkəmæk/

KK: /ˈtoʊkəmæk/

noun

Definition: A special type of chamber shaped like a doughnut that is used in research to create energy through nuclear fusion by heating and holding a gas called plasma with magnetic fields.

Example: Scientists are experimenting with a tokamak to develop new energy sources.

token

IPA: /ˈtoʊ.kən/

KK: /ˈtoʊkən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is done as a sign or symbol, often with little real value or significance.

Example: She made a token effort to help, but it was clear she wasn't really interested.

noun

Definition: An item that represents something else, often used as a symbol or reminder, such as a keepsake or a substitute for money.

Example: He gave her a token of his appreciation for her help.

transitive verb

Definition: To represent or symbolize something; to serve as a sign or indication of something.

Example: The dove is often used to token peace in various cultures.

tokenism

IPA: /ˈtoʊ.kə.nɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈtoʊkənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of making a superficial or symbolic effort to include people from underrepresented groups, often to avoid criticism or to give the appearance of fairness without making real changes.

Example: The company's hiring practices were criticized for tokenism, as they only hired a few individuals from diverse backgrounds without changing the overall culture.

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