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Exam: TOEFL

elicitation

IPA: /ɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of drawing out or bringing forth information, feelings, or responses from someone.

Example: The teacher used various techniques for the elicitation of students' thoughts during the discussion.

elicitor

IPA: /ɪˈlɪsɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈlɪsɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that brings out a response or reaction.

Example: The teacher used a question as an elicitor to encourage discussion among the students.

elide

IPA: /ɪˈlaɪd/

KK: /ɪˈlaɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To leave out or cut short something, such as a word or syllable, often in speech or writing.

Example: In poetry, it is common to elide certain syllables to maintain the rhythm.

eligibility

IPA: /ɪˌlɪdʒəˈbɪləti/

KK: /ɪˌlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being qualified or suitable for something, such as a job, program, or benefit.

Example: Her eligibility for the scholarship was confirmed after she submitted her application.

eligible

IPA: /ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/

KK: /ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Having the right or qualifications to be chosen for something, such as a job or a position.

Example: She is eligible to apply for the scholarship because of her excellent grades.

noun

Definition: A person who meets the necessary requirements or qualifications for something.

Example: Only those who are eligible can apply for the scholarship.

eligibly

IPA: /ɪˈlɪdʒəblɪ/

KK: /ɪˈlɪdʒəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that meets the necessary requirements or qualifications.

Example: She applied for the scholarship because she was eligibly qualified.

elimination

IPA: /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing or getting rid of something, often used in contexts like competitions or mathematics.

Example: The elimination of unnecessary steps in the process made it more efficient.

elision

IPA: /ɪˈlɪʒən/

KK: /ɪˈlɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving out a sound or syllable when speaking, often to make pronunciation easier or to fit a rhythm in poetry.

Example: In poetry, elision helps maintain the meter by omitting certain syllables.

elite

IPA: /ɪˈliːt/

KK: /ɪˈlit/

noun

Definition: A group of people who have a higher social, economic, or intellectual status than others in society.

Example: The elite of the city gathered for a charity event.

elitism

IPA: /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/

KK: /ɪˈlitɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice or belief that a small group of people, considered superior in some way, should have more power or privileges than others.

Example: The school's elitism made it difficult for students from less wealthy backgrounds to feel included.

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