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Exam: TOEFL

fruitfulness

IPA: /ˈfruːt.fəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈfrutfəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of producing a lot of good results or being very productive.

Example: The fruitfulness of the land allowed the farmers to grow a variety of crops.

fruition

IPA: /fruˈɪʃən/

KK: /fruˈɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The achievement or realization of something that has been planned or worked for, often resulting in enjoyment or satisfaction.

Example: After years of hard work, her dream of opening a bakery finally came to fruition.

fruitless

IPA: /ˈfruːtləs/

KK: /ˈfrutləs/

adjective

Definition: Not producing any useful results or success; unproductive.

Example: After many fruitless attempts to fix the car, we decided to call a mechanic.

fruitlessly

IPA: /ˈfruːt.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈfruːt.ləs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not produce any successful results or benefits.

Example: They searched for the missing keys fruitlessly for hours.

fruitlessness

IPA: /ˈfruːt.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈfrutləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of not producing any useful results or benefits.

Example: The fruitlessness of their efforts was evident after months of hard work with no progress.

frumpish

IPA: //ˈfrʌmpɪʃ//

KK: /frʌmpɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is dull or plain in appearance or style, often appearing old-fashioned or unfashionable.

Example: She wore a frumpish dress that seemed out of style.

frustrate

IPA: /frʌˈstreɪt/

KK: /frʌsˈtreɪt/

adjective

Definition: To make someone feel annoyed or less confident because they cannot achieve what they want.

Example: The constant delays began to frustrate the team, making it hard for them to meet their deadlines.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel upset or discouraged because they cannot achieve what they want.

Example: The constant delays in the project frustrated the entire team.

frustrated

IPA: /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/

KK: /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling upset or annoyed because something is not working as you want it to or because you cannot achieve what you want.

Example: She felt frustrated when she couldn't solve the math problem.

verb

Definition: To feel annoyed or upset because you cannot achieve something you want or because something is not working as you expect.

Example: She felt frustrated when her computer crashed before she could save her work.

frustrating

IPA: /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/

KK: /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing feelings of annoyance or anger because something is difficult or not going as planned.

Example: Trying to solve the puzzle was very frustrating for me.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel upset or annoyed because they cannot achieve what they want.

Example: It can be frustrating when you try hard but still fail to succeed.

frustratingly

IPA: /frʌsˈtreɪtɪŋli/

KK: /frʌsˈtreɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that makes someone feel annoyed or upset because they cannot achieve what they want.

Example: She frustratingly tried to explain her point, but no one was listening.

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