Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Next to or in a position parallel to something else; close to the side of something.

Example: The car drove alongside the bus during the traffic jam.

Definition: Next to or beside something; in a position that is next to another person or thing.

Example: The dog walked alongside its owner during the evening stroll.

Definition: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant in manner or attitude.

Example: Despite the party atmosphere, she remained aloof and uninterested in socializing with others.

Definition: Not friendly or forthcoming; emotionally distant or uninvolved.

Example: She remained aloof during the meeting, not engaging in any discussions.

Definition: A state of being distant, detached, or uninvolved with others, often resulting in a lack of emotional connection or warmth.

Example: Her aloofness made it difficult for others to connect with her.

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to hair loss or baldness.

Example: The alopecic condition caused significant hair loss for the patient.

Definition: In a way that can be heard; using the voice to speak or make sounds, rather than silently or quietly.

Example: She read the poem aloud to the audience.

Definition: This word describes something that is first in order, rank, or importance. It can also refer to a dominant individual in a group, especially among animals.

Example: In a pack of wolves, the alpha male leads the group and makes decisions for the pack.

Definition: The first letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to represent the main star in a constellation or the first position in various contexts, such as in chemistry or finance.

Example: In the Greek alphabet, alpha is the first letter and is often used in mathematics and science.

Definition: A collection of letters or symbols used to represent the sounds of a language, usually arranged in a specific order.

Example: The English alphabet has 26 letters.

Definition: Relating to the set of letters used in a language, especially the order of those letters from A to Z.

Example: The words in the dictionary are arranged in alphabetic order.

Definition: Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z.

Example: The books on the shelf are organized in alphabetical order.

Definition: In a way that follows the order of the letters in the alphabet.

Example: The books on the shelf are organized alphabetically by the author's last name.