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Exam: TOEFL

espionage

IPA: /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

KK: /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: The act of secretly gathering information about someone or something, often for political or military purposes.

Example: The government increased its efforts in espionage to gather intelligence on foreign threats.

espousal

IPA: /ɪˈspaʊzl/

KK: /ɪˈspaʊzl/

noun

Definition: The act of adopting or supporting a particular idea, cause, or belief, often in a formal way.

Example: Her espousal of environmental issues has inspired many to take action.

espouse

IPA: /ɪˈspaʊz/

KK: /ɪˈspaʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.

Example: Many activists espouse the importance of environmental protection.

espresso

IPA: //ɛˈsprɛsoʊ//

KK: /ɪˈsprɛsoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of strong coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans under pressure.

Example: I ordered a double shot of espresso to start my day.

essay

IPA: /ˈɛseɪ/

KK: /ˈɛseɪ/

noun

Definition: A short written work that focuses on a specific topic, often expressing the author's personal opinion or perspective.

Example: She wrote an essay about the importance of education.

transitive verb

Definition: To try or attempt something, often in a careful or experimental way.

Example: She decided to essay a new approach to solving the problem.

essaying

IPA: /ɛˈseɪɪŋ/

KK: /ɛˈseɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A trial or attempt to do something, often used in the context of writing or testing ideas.

Example: Her essaying of new ideas in her writing led to a unique style.

verb

Definition: To try or attempt something, often in a formal or literary context.

Example: She is essaying a new approach to solving the problem.

essayist

IPA: /ˈɛseɪɪst/

KK: /ˈɛseɪɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who writes essays, which are short pieces of writing on a particular subject.

Example: The essayist shared her thoughts on the importance of education in her latest article.

essayistic

IPA: /ˌɛseɪˈɪstɪk/

KK: /ɛˈseɪɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to essays or has qualities similar to those found in essays.

Example: The author's essayistic style makes complex ideas easier to understand.

essence

IPA: /ˈɛsəns/

KK: /ˈɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The basic nature or most important quality of something, often referring to its core characteristics or spirit.

Example: The essence of her argument was that everyone deserves equal rights.

essential

IPA: /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

KK: /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very important and necessary for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: Water is essential for all living things.

noun

Definition: A basic or necessary thing that is very important for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: Water is an essential for all living beings.

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