Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A person who gives support, confidence, or hope to someone else.

Example: She is a great encourager, always motivating her friends to do their best.

Definition: Providing support or confidence to someone, making them feel more hopeful or positive about a situation.

Example: Her encouraging words helped me to believe in myself.

Definition: In a way that gives support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Example: She spoke encouragingly to her friend who was feeling down.

Definition: To gradually move into or invade an area that is not supposed to be entered, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or unwelcome.

Example: The construction of new buildings began to encroach on the natural park.

Definition: A person or thing that gradually takes over or intrudes on someone else's space, rights, or property.

Example: The encroacher built a fence that extended into my yard.

Definition: Describing something that gradually intrudes or advances beyond usual limits.

Example: The encroaching weeds began to take over the garden.

Definition: To gradually and often stealthily take over or intrude upon someone else's space, rights, or territory.

Example: The weeds are encroaching on the garden, making it hard for the flowers to grow.

Definition: The act of gradually taking over or intruding on someone else's space, rights, or territory.

Example: The encroachment of urban development has led to the loss of natural habitats.

Definition: To cover something with a hard outer layer or to decorate it by adding a different material on top.

Example: The artist decided to encrust the wooden box with beautiful gemstones.

Definition: A layer or coating that forms on a surface, often made of minerals or other materials, which can build up over time.

Example: The encrustation on the old statue made it look even more ancient and beautiful.

Definition: To change information into a code to keep it secret from others who should not see it.

Example: The company decided to encrypt their sensitive data to protect it from hackers.