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Exam: TOEFL

ekistics

IPA: /ɪˈkɪstɪks/

KK: /ɪˈkɪstɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of how human communities are organized and designed, focusing on cities and other living spaces.

Example: Ekistics helps urban planners create better living environments for people.

elaborate

IPA: /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/

KK: /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is detailed and complex, often with many parts or features.

Example: The artist created an elaborate design for the mural.

intransitive verb

Definition: To provide more details or information about something, often making it more complex or intricate.

Example: During the meeting, she was asked to elaborate on her ideas for the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or develop something in detail, often by adding more information or explanation.

Example: She needed to elaborate on her ideas during the presentation.

elaborated

IPA: /ɪˈlæbəreɪtɪd/

KK: /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made more detailed or complex, often by adding more information or features.

Example: The report was elaborated to include more statistics and examples.

verb

Definition: To explain something in more detail or to add more information to it.

Example: She elaborated on her ideas during the meeting to make them clearer.

elaborately

IPA: /ɪˈlæbəˌrætli/

KK: /ɪˈlæbəˌrætli/

adverb

Definition: In a detailed and complicated way, often involving many parts or steps.

Example: The artist elaborately decorated the room for the party.

elaborateness

IPA: /ɪˈlæbəˌrɛtnəs/

KK: /ɪˈlæbəˌrɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very detailed and complicated, often involving a lot of careful planning or decoration.

Example: The elaborateness of the wedding decorations impressed all the guests.

elaboration

IPA: /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of developing or explaining something in detail, often to make it clearer or more complete.

Example: The teacher asked for more elaboration on the student's project to understand it better.

elaborative

IPA: /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪv/

KK: /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Providing more details or explanations to make something clearer or more complete.

Example: The teacher gave an elaborative explanation of the topic to help the students understand better.

elapse

IPA: /ɪˈlæps/

KK: /ɪˈlæps/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pass or go by, especially in reference to time.

Example: Several hours elapsed before the meeting finally started.

noun

Definition: The passage of time or a period that has gone by.

Example: There was a long elapse before they met again.

elasmobranch

IPA: /ɪˈlæzməˌbræŋk/

KK: /ɪˈlæzməˌbræŋk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of fish that includes sharks and rays, characterized by a skeleton made of cartilage instead of bone.

Example: The elasmobranch species are known for their unique adaptations to marine environments.

noun

Definition: A type of fish that has a skeleton made of cartilage instead of bone, including species like sharks and rays.

Example: Elasmobranchs are known for their unique body structure and are often found in oceans around the world.

elastic

IPA: /ɪˈlæstɪk/

KK: /ɪˈlæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Able to stretch and return to its original shape; flexible and adaptable to changes.

Example: The elastic band can stretch to fit around the package and then return to its original size.

noun

Definition: A type of flexible material that can stretch and return to its original shape, often used in clothing or as a rubber band.

Example: She used an elastic to hold her hair back while exercising.

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