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Exam: TOEFL

lipreading

IPA: /ˈlɪpˌriːdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɪpˌrɪdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The skill of understanding what someone is saying by watching their lip movements and facial expressions instead of hearing their voice.

Example: She learned lipreading to communicate better with her deaf friends.

verb

Definition: The act of understanding speech by observing the movements of a person's lips, without hearing the sound.

Example: She is lipreading to understand what he is saying in the noisy room.

liquefaction

IPA: /ˌlɪk.wəˈfæk.ʃən/

KK: /lɪkˈwɛfækʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of turning something into a liquid or the state of being in liquid form.

Example: During an earthquake, the ground can experience liquefaction, causing buildings to sink.

liquefied

IPA: /ˈlɪkwɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈlɪk.wə.faɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has been turned into a liquid state, often through heating or melting.

Example: The liquefied gas can be easily transported in special containers.

verb

Definition: To change from a solid or gas state into a liquid state, usually by heating or applying pressure.

Example: The ice liquefied quickly when placed in the warm water.

liquefy

IPA: /ˈlɪk.wə.faɪ/

KK: /ˈlɪk.wə.faɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from a solid or gas state into a liquid state.

Example: When heated, the ice will liquefy and turn into water.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something change from a solid or gas into a liquid state, usually by heating or cooling it.

Example: The chef decided to liquefy the chocolate to create a smooth sauce.

liquid

IPA: /ˈlɪkwɪd/

KK: /ˈlɪkwɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is in a state that flows easily and takes the shape of its container, often referring to substances like water or oil.

Example: The artist used liquid colors to create a beautiful painting.

noun

Definition: A substance that flows freely and takes the shape of its container, like water or oil, and has a definite volume but no fixed shape.

Example: Water is a common example of a liquid that is essential for life.

liquidity

IPA: /lɪkˈwɪdəti/

KK: /lɪkˈwɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The amount of cash or assets that can quickly be turned into cash, which is important for meeting short-term financial obligations.

Example: The company improved its liquidity by selling some of its assets.

liquidize

IPA: /ˈlɪkwɪdaɪz/

KK: /ˈlɪkwɪdaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something from a solid or a thick state into a liquid form, often by blending or processing it.

Example: You can liquidize the vegetables to make a smooth soup.

liquified

IPA: /ˈlɪkwɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪd/

adjective

Definition: Changed from a solid or gas into a liquid form.

Example: The ice liquified when exposed to heat.

verb

Definition: To change from a solid or gas state into a liquid state, often by heating or applying pressure.

Example: The ice liquified into water as the sun warmed it.

liquify

IPA: /ˈlɪk.ɪ.faɪ/

KK: /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

verb

Definition: To make something into a liquid state or to become liquid.

Example: When heated, the solid will liquify and become a thick syrup.

liquor

IPA: //ˈlɪkər//

KK: /ˈlɪkər/

noun

Definition: A type of alcoholic drink that is made by distilling ingredients, usually containing a high level of alcohol.

Example: He decided to order a glass of liquor at the bar.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone drunk by giving them alcoholic drinks.

Example: They liquored him up at the party, and he couldn't remember anything the next day.

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