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Exam: TOEFL

extricate

IPA: /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

KK: /ˈɛkstrɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To free someone or something from a difficult situation or entanglement.

Example: The rescue team worked hard to extricate the trapped hikers from the cave.

extrication

IPA: /ˌɛkstrɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˈstrɪkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of freeing someone or something from a difficult situation or entanglement.

Example: The firefighters worked quickly on the extrication of the trapped passengers from the wrecked car.

extrinsic

IPA: /ɪkˈstrɪn.zɪk/

KK: /ɛkˈstrɪn.sɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that comes from outside and is not a natural or essential part of it.

Example: The extrinsic factors, such as weather and location, can greatly affect the outcome of the event.

extrinsically

IPA: /ɪkˈstrɪn.zɪ.kli/

KK: /ɛkˈstrɪn.zɪ.kli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that comes from outside or is not inherent to something.

Example: The motivation to complete the project was extrinsically driven by the promise of a bonus.

extroversion

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈvɜrʒən/

KK: /ɛkstrəˈvɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: The quality of being outgoing and focused on the external world rather than one's inner thoughts and feelings.

Example: Her extroversion made her the life of the party, as she easily engaged with everyone around her.

extrovert

IPA: /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜrt/

KK: /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜrt/

noun

Definition: A person who is outgoing and enjoys being around other people.

Example: She is an extrovert who loves to socialize at parties.

extrusion

IPA: /ɪkˈstruːʒən/

KK: /ɪkˈstruːʒən/

noun

Definition: A process of shaping materials by forcing them through a specific opening to create a particular form or object.

Example: The factory uses extrusion to create plastic pipes of various sizes.

extrusive

IPA: /ɪkˈstruːsɪv/

KK: /ɛkˈstruːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that pushes out or projects, often used in geology to refer to rocks formed from lava or volcanic ash that has erupted from the earth.

Example: The extrusive rocks formed quickly on the surface after the volcanic eruption.

extubate

IPA: /ɛkˈtjuːbeɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈstubˌeɪt/

verb

Definition: To take out a tube that has been placed in a body part, usually to help someone breathe or to drain fluids.

Example: The doctor decided to extubate the patient after they showed signs of recovery.

exuberance

IPA: /ɪɡˈzjuːbərəns/

KK: /ɪɡˈzubərəns/

noun

Definition: A lively and cheerful quality or state, often shown through enthusiastic behavior or expressions.

Example: Her exuberance was contagious, making everyone around her feel happy and energetic.

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