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Exam: TOEFL

laundering

IPA: /ˈlɔːndərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɔndərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of washing clothes and other textiles to make them clean.

Example: After a long week, I finally got around to doing my laundry and folding the clothes.

verb

Definition: To wash clothes or other fabrics in water and detergent to remove dirt and stains.

Example: She is laundering the clothes before putting them away.

laundrette

IPA: /ˈlɔːndret/

KK: /ˈlɔːndret/

noun

Definition: A place where people can wash and dry their clothes using machines that they pay for.

Example: I need to go to the laundrette to wash my clothes this weekend.

laureate

IPA: /ˈlɔːr.i.ət/

KK: /ˈlɔːr.i.ət/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who has been honored or awarded for their achievements, often in the arts or sciences.

Example: The laureate poet received a standing ovation for her remarkable work.

noun

Definition: A person who has been honored or awarded for their great achievements, especially in fields like arts or sciences.

Example: The Nobel laureate gave a speech about the importance of education.

verb

Definition: To honor someone by giving them a special title or award for their achievements, often in the arts or literature.

Example: The committee decided to laureate the talented writer for her contributions to poetry.

laureateship

IPA: /lɔːˈreɪtəʃɪp/

KK: /lɔːˈreɪtʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or status of being a laureate, which is someone who has been honored for achieving great things in a particular field, especially in arts or sciences.

Example: Winning the Nobel Prize brought her laureateship to the forefront of her career.

laureation

IPA: /lɔːrɪˈeɪʃən/

KK: /lɔːrɪˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving someone a laurel crown, often as a symbol of honor or achievement, especially in academic settings.

Example: The laureation ceremony celebrated the graduates' hard work and dedication.

laureled

IPA: /ˈlɔːr.əld/

KK: /ˈlɔrəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is crowned with a laurel wreath, often symbolizing victory or honor.

Example: The laureled poet received great acclaim for his work.

lavage

IPA: /ləˈvɑːʒ/

KK: /lɑːˈvɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that involves washing out a hollow organ, like the stomach or intestines, using water or other fluids.

Example: The doctor performed a lavage to clear the patient's stomach of toxins.

lavation

IPA: /ləˈveɪʃən/

KK: /lɑˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of washing or cleaning something.

Example: After a long day at the beach, a lavation was necessary to remove the sand and salt from my skin.

lavatory

IPA: /ˈlævəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈlævəˌtɔri/

noun

Definition: A room or space that contains a toilet and often a sink for washing hands.

Example: Please wash your hands after using the lavatory.

lavish

IPA: //ˈlævɪʃ//

KK: /ˈlævɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very generous, extravagant, or abundant, often in a way that is luxurious or excessive.

Example: The wedding was a lavish affair, with beautiful decorations and a gourmet feast.

transitive verb

Definition: To give or provide something in large amounts, often in a generous or extravagant way.

Example: She lavished her friends with gifts for their birthdays.

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