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Exam: TOEFL

monocular

IPA: /məˈnɒkjʊlər/

KK: /məˈnɒkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or designed for use with one eye only.

Example: He used a monocular to see the distant mountains clearly.

noun

Definition: A device used for seeing distant objects, similar to a telescope but designed for one eye.

Example: He used a monocular to get a better view of the mountain.

monocultural

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃərəl/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by a single culture, without diversity in cultural practices or beliefs.

Example: The town is largely monocultural, with most residents sharing the same traditions and customs.

monoculture

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃər/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃər/

noun

Definition: The practice of growing only one type of crop or organism in a specific area, which can lead to a lack of diversity.

Example: Farmers often use monoculture to maximize their yields, but it can harm the soil and local ecosystems.

monocyte

IPA: /ˈmɒn.əʊ.saɪt/

KK: /ˈmɒn.əˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of large white blood cell that helps the body fight infections by engulfing and digesting harmful substances.

Example: Monocytes play a crucial role in the immune system by attacking bacteria and viruses.

monocytic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈsaɪtɪk/

KK: /mɑˈnɑsɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of white blood cell called monocytes, which are part of the immune system and help fight infections.

Example: The doctor explained that monocytic cells play a crucial role in the body's defense against diseases.

monody

IPA: /ˈmɒnədi/

KK: /mɑˈnɑdi/

noun

Definition: A type of song or poem that is performed by a single voice, often used in Greek drama or music compositions that focus on one main melody.

Example: The monody performed at the theater captivated the audience with its emotional depth.

monogamist

IPA: /məˈnɒɡəmɪst/

KK: /məˈnɑgəmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who has only one partner in a romantic relationship at a time.

Example: She is a monogamist who believes in having one partner for life.

monogamous

IPA: /məˈnɒɡəməs/

KK: /məˈnɑɡəməs/

adjective

Definition: Being in a relationship with only one partner at a time, especially in marriage or sexual relationships.

Example: They decided to have a monogamous relationship after dating for a year.

monogamously

IPA: /məˈnɒɡəməsli/

KK: /mənɑˈɡæməsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves being in a romantic relationship with only one partner at a time.

Example: They decided to live monogamously, committing to each other exclusively.

monogenic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /mɒnəˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or controlled by a single gene.

Example: The disease is caused by a monogenic mutation that affects a specific gene.

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