Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A small cluster of blood vessels or nerve fibers, especially a tuft of capillaries in the kidney that helps filter blood.

Example: The glomerulus plays a crucial role in the kidney's ability to filter waste from the blood.

Definition: To feel or show sadness or a lack of hope.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she began to gloom in the corner of the room.

Definition: A state of darkness or sadness, often associated with feelings of depression or melancholy.

Example: The room was filled with gloom after the bad news was announced.

Definition: To make something dark or sad; to cause a feeling of sadness or gloominess.

Example: The news of the storm gloomed the atmosphere at the picnic.

Definition: More dark or sad than something else; having a more depressing or dismal atmosphere.

Example: The weather today is gloomier than it was yesterday.

Definition: The most sad or dark in mood or atmosphere.

Example: The weather was the gloomiest it had been all week, making everyone feel down.

Definition: In a way that shows sadness or a lack of hope.

Example: She looked gloomily out the window as the rain fell.

Definition: The state of being sad, dark, or without hope.

Example: The gloominess of the rainy day made everyone feel a bit down.

Definition: Having a dark or sad appearance; causing feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

Example: The weather was gloomy, making everyone feel a bit down.

Definition: The act of praising or honoring someone or something in a way that makes it seem better or more important than it really is.

Example: The glorification of historical figures can sometimes overlook their flaws.

Definition: To make something seem better or more important than it really is, often by praising it highly.

Example: The artist's work glorifies the beauty of nature in a unique way.

Definition: Having great beauty, splendor, or fame; something that is wonderful or magnificent.

Example: The garden was filled with glorious flowers in full bloom.