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Exam: TOEFL

meritorious

IPA: /ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs/

KK: /mɛrɪˈtɔriəs/

adjective

Definition: Deserving recognition or praise for good qualities or achievements.

Example: Her meritorious actions in the community earned her a prestigious award.

meritoriously

IPA: /ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəsli/

KK: /mɛrɪˈtɔriəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that deserves praise or recognition for good qualities or actions.

Example: She meritoriously contributed to the project, earning her a special award.

meritoriousness

IPA: /ˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəsnəs/

KK: /mɛrɪˈtɔriəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being deserving of praise or recognition for good actions or achievements.

Example: Her meritoriousness was recognized when she received the award for her community service.

merocrine

IPA: /ˈmɛrəˌkraɪn/

KK: /ˈmɛrəˌkraɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of gland that releases its secretions without harming the cells that produce them.

Example: The sweat glands in humans are an example of merocrine glands, as they secrete sweat without damaging their cells.

merozoite

IPA: /ˌmɛrəˈzoʊɪt/

KK: /mɛroʊˈzoʊɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of protozoan cell that develops from a parent sporozoan and can start a new phase in its life cycle, either asexual or sexual.

Example: The merozoite is an important stage in the life cycle of certain parasites, such as those that cause malaria.

merriest

IPA: /ˈmɛriɪst/

KK: /ˈmɛr.i.ɪst/

adjective

Definition: The happiest or most cheerful; full of joy and fun.

Example: She was the merriest person at the party, always making everyone laugh.

merrily

IPA: /ˈmɛrɪli/

KK: /ˈmɛrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a cheerful and happy way.

Example: The children sang merrily as they played in the park.

merry

IPA: /ˈmɛri/

KK: /ˈmɛri/

adjective

Definition: Full of joy and happiness; cheerful and lively.

Example: The children were merry as they played in the snow.

mesencephalic

IPA: /ˌmɛsənˈsɛfəlɪk/

KK: /mɛsənˈsɛfəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part of the brain known as the mesencephalon, which is involved in various functions including vision, hearing, and motor control.

Example: The mesencephalic region plays a crucial role in processing visual and auditory information.

mesencephalon

IPA: /ˌmɛsənˈsɛfəlɒn/

KK: /mɛˈsɛn.səˌfɑn/

noun

Definition: The part of the brain that connects the forebrain and hindbrain, involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Example: The mesencephalon plays a crucial role in processing visual and auditory information.

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