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Exam: TOEFL

feudality

IPA: /fjuːˈdælɪti/

KK: /fjuːˈdælɪti/

noun

Definition: A system of social organization where land is owned by lords and worked by vassals in exchange for protection and service.

Example: During the Middle Ages, many countries operated under a system of feudalism, where lords granted land to vassals.

feudalization

IPA: /ˌfjuːdəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈfjuːdəlɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of establishing a feudal system, where land is owned by lords and worked by vassals in exchange for protection and service.

Example: The feudalization of the region changed the way people interacted with land and power.

feudalize

IPA: /ˈfjuːdəlˌaɪz/

KK: /ˈfjuːdəlˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a system or society to one that is based on feudal principles, where land is held in exchange for service or labor.

Example: The king decided to feudalize the newly conquered territories to ensure loyalty from the local lords.

feudatory

IPA: /ˈfjuːdəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈfjudəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system where a person or group owes loyalty and service to a higher authority, often in a historical context involving lords and vassals.

Example: The feudatory states were required to provide military support to their overlords.

noun

Definition: A person who holds land from a lord in exchange for loyalty and service, often in a feudal system.

Example: The feudal lord granted land to his feudatory in return for military support.

feuilleton

IPA: /fɪˈjəˌtɒn/

KK: /fɪˈjəˌtɒn/

noun

Definition: A type of light literature, often published in parts, that includes fiction, essays, or articles for entertainment.

Example: The newspaper's feuilleton featured a serialized novel that captivated its readers each week.

fever

IPA: /ˈfiːvər/

KK: /ˈfivər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a high body temperature, often due to illness.

Example: She began to fever after catching a cold.

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the body temperature is higher than normal, often indicating illness or infection.

Example: She stayed home from school because she had a fever.

transitive verb

Definition: A condition marked by an elevated body temperature, often due to illness or infection.

Example: She had a high fever and needed to see a doctor.

fevered

IPA: /ˈfiːvərd/

KK: /ˈfivərd/

adjective

Definition: Having a high body temperature due to illness or feeling very excited or passionate.

Example: After running in the heat, I felt fevered and needed to cool down.

feverish

IPA: /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/

KK: /ˈfivərɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having a high body temperature due to illness or showing intense emotion or activity.

Example: She felt feverish after running in the hot sun for too long.

feverishly

IPA: /ˈfiːvərɪʃli/

KK: /ˈfivərɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows intense excitement or activity, often related to a strong emotion or urgency.

Example: She worked feverishly to finish the project before the deadline.

feverishness

IPA: /ˈfiːvərɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈfivərɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of having a high body temperature, often due to illness, which can cause feelings of excitement or agitation.

Example: Her feverishness made it difficult for her to concentrate on her work.

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