Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A small structure that is often open on one or more sides, used for selling items like newspapers or providing services.

Example: I bought a drink from the kiosk at the park.

Definition: Describing something that is considered to be in poor taste because of its overly sentimental or gaudy nature, often appealing to popular or lowbrow culture.

Example: The restaurant's decor was so kitsch that it felt like stepping into a cartoon.

Definition: A style or quality that is considered to be in poor taste because of its overly sentimental or superficial nature, often appealing to popular or lowbrow tastes.

Example: The garden was filled with kitsch decorations, like plastic flamingos and brightly colored gnomes.

Definition: Describing something that is considered to be in poor taste because of its overly sentimental or gaudy nature, often appealing to popular or lowbrow culture.

Example: The restaurant's decor was so kitschy that it felt like a theme park attraction.

Definition: A type of government where leaders are more focused on stealing and benefiting personally rather than serving the people.

Example: The country fell into a kleptocracy, where officials enriched themselves while the citizens suffered.

Definition: A person in power who uses their position to steal money or resources from the country they govern.

Example: The kleptocrat embezzled millions from public funds, leaving the citizens in poverty.

Definition: Relating to a system of government where leaders exploit their power to steal from the people.

Example: The country's kleptocratic regime led to widespread poverty and corruption.

Definition: A strong and uncontrollable desire to steal things, even when there is no need for them.

Example: Her kleptomania led her to steal items from stores without thinking about the consequences.

Definition: A person who has a strong urge to steal things, even if they don't need them or can't use them.

Example: The kleptomaniac couldn't resist taking items from the store, despite knowing it was wrong.

Definition: A device that uses electric fields to amplify or generate high-frequency signals, often used in radar and communication systems.

Example: The engineers installed a klystron to improve the signal strength of the radar system.

Definition: A special skill or talent for doing something easily or well, often in a way that is hard to explain or teach.

Example: She has a knack for solving puzzles quickly.