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Exam: TOEFL

monitory

IPA: /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

KK: /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that gives a warning or advice about a situation.

Example: The teacher gave a monitory look to the students who were talking during the lesson.

noun

Definition: A written warning or advice, often from a religious authority, to correct someone's behavior or actions.

Example: The bishop sent a monitory to the parishioner to address their misconduct.

monoacid

IPA: /ˈmɒn.oʊˌæs.ɪd/

KK: /mɒnəʊˈæsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has only one hydroxyl group available to react with acids.

Example: The monoacid solution was used in the experiment to test its reactivity with various compounds.

noun

Definition: A type of acid that can release only one hydrogen ion when dissolved in water.

Example: Hydrochloric acid is a common example of a monoacid.

monoamine

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈeɪn/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌeɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has one amino group and is important for sending signals in the brain.

Example: Serotonin is a well-known monoamine that affects mood and behavior.

monoaminergic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəʊˈæmɪnərdʒɪk/

KK: /mɒnəʊəˈmɪnərdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the transmission of signals in the brain using specific chemicals called monoamines, which include neurotransmitters like catecholamines and indolamines.

Example: The monoaminergic system plays a crucial role in regulating mood and behavior.

monochromatic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈkrəʊmətɪk/

KK: /mɑnəˈkræmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having only one color or shade, without any variation in hue.

Example: The artist created a stunning monochromatic painting using only shades of blue.

monochrome

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌkroʊm/

KK: /mɑːnəˌkroʊm/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made with only one color or different shades of that color.

Example: The artist created a stunning monochrome painting using only shades of blue.

noun

Definition: A type of image or artwork that uses only one color or different shades of a single color, often seen in photography or painting.

Example: The artist created a stunning monochrome that captured the essence of the landscape.

monoclonal

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈkloʊnəl/

KK: /mɑnəˈkloʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or produced from a single type of cell or clone, often used in reference to antibodies or cell populations.

Example: Monoclonal antibodies are used in various medical treatments and research.

noun

Definition: A type of product made from identical cells that are clones of a single parent cell, often used in medical treatments, especially antibodies.

Example: Monoclonal antibodies are used in various therapies to treat diseases like cancer.

monocot

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌkɒt/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌkɒt/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that has one seed leaf, or cotyledon, in its seeds. These plants often have long, narrow leaves and flower parts in multiples of three.

Example: Corn is a common example of a monocot plant.

monocracy

IPA: /məˈnɒkrəsi/

KK: /mɒˈnɒkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A system of government where one person holds all the power and makes all the decisions.

Example: In a monocracy, the leader has complete control over the state and its policies.

monocratic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈkrætɪk/

KK: /mɒnəˈkrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having total control or authority, often in a political context, where one person or group holds all the power.

Example: In a monocratic system, decisions are made by a single leader without input from others.

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