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Exam: TOEFL

emancipatory

IPA: /ɪˈmænsɪpəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ɪˈmænsɪpəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of freeing someone from restrictions or control, especially in terms of social or political rights.

Example: The movement focused on emancipatory practices to ensure equal rights for all individuals.

emasculate

IPA: /ɪˈmæskjʊˌleɪt/

KK: /ɪˈmæskjʊˌleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Deprived of strength, power, or masculinity.

Example: The harsh criticism seemed to emasculate his confidence.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something weaker or less effective, often by removing their power or strength.

Example: The harsh criticism seemed to emasculate his confidence in his abilities.

emasculation

IPA: /ɪˌmæskjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmæskjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone or something weaker or less effective, often by removing their strength or power.

Example: The emasculation of the organization led to a loss of influence in the community.

embalm

IPA: /ɪmˈbɑːlm/

KK: /ɪmˈbɑlm/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat a dead body with substances to prevent it from decaying, often for burial or preservation.

Example: The ancient Egyptians would embalm their pharaohs to preserve them for the afterlife.

embargo

IPA: /ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊ/

KK: /ɪmˈbɑrɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: A government rule that stops ships from entering or leaving its ports, or a ban on trade with another country.

Example: The government placed an embargo on all imports from that nation.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially prevent trade or other commercial activity with a particular country or group, usually for political reasons.

Example: The government decided to embargo the export of certain goods to the rival nation.

embark

IPA: /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

KK: /ɪmˈbɑrk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To begin a journey or start a new project, especially by getting on a ship or plane.

Example: We will embark on our adventure early in the morning.

transitive verb

Definition: To start a journey or project, especially by getting on a ship or plane, or to involve someone in a new activity or business.

Example: They will embark on a new adventure next month.

embarkation

IPA: /ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪmˌbɑrkˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of getting onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, especially for travel or military purposes.

Example: The embarkation of the troops was scheduled for early morning.

embarrass

IPA: /ɪmˈbærəs/

KK: /ɪmˈbærəs/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed in a social situation.

Example: She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone at the party.

embarrassable

IPA: /ɪmˈbærəsəbl/

KK: /ɪmˈbærəsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to feel embarrassed or to be made to feel embarrassed.

Example: She is quite embarrassable, often blushing at compliments.

embarrassed

IPA: /ɪmˈbærəst/

KK: /ɪmˈbærəst/

adjective

Definition: Feeling self-conscious or ashamed about something.

Example: She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

verb

Definition: To feel self-conscious or ashamed in a situation, often due to a mistake or awkwardness.

Example: She felt embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

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