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Exam: TOEFL

monosyllabic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˈsɪləbɪk/

KK: /mɑnəˈsɪləbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word or expression that has only one syllable.

Example: The word 'cat' is monosyllabic because it has just one syllable.

monosyllabicity

IPA: /ˌmɒnəˌsɪləˈbɪsɪti/

KK: /mɑnəˈsɪləbɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having only one syllable in a word or sound.

Example: The word 'cat' is an example of monosyllabicity because it has just one syllable.

monosyllable

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

noun

Definition: A word that has only one syllable.

Example: The word 'cat' is a monosyllable.

monosynaptic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəʊsɪˈnæptɪk/

KK: /mɑnəˈsɪnæptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of neural connection that involves only one synapse.

Example: The reflex action is often monosynaptic, meaning it involves a direct connection between sensory and motor neurons.

monoterpene

IPA: //ˌmɒnəˈtɜːrpiːn//

KK: /mɒnəˈtɜːrpiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound made from two isoprene units, typically containing ten carbon atoms, which can be found in essential oils and have various uses in fragrances and flavorings.

Example: Limonene is a common monoterpene found in citrus fruits.

monotheistic

IPA: /ˌmɒnəʊθɪˈɪstɪk/

KK: /mɑnəˈθiːɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the belief in only one god or deity, often associated with certain religions.

Example: Many major religions, such as Christianity and Islam, are monotheistic.

monotone

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌtoʊn/

KK: /ˈmɒnəˌtoʊn/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is spoken or presented in a flat, unchanging tone, or something that has only one color or shade.

Example: The teacher's monotone voice made it hard for the students to stay awake during the lecture.

noun

Definition: A sound or voice that stays at the same pitch without changing, often making it sound dull or boring.

Example: The teacher spoke in a monotone, making it hard for the students to stay awake.

monotonous

IPA: /məˈnɒtənəs/

KK: /mənˈɒtənəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is dull and lacks variety, often because it is repetitive or unchanging.

Example: The lecture was so monotonous that many students fell asleep.

monotonously

IPA: /məˈnɒtənəsli/

KK: /mənɑˈtɑnəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is dull and repetitive, without any variation or excitement.

Example: The teacher spoke monotonously, making it hard for the students to stay awake.

monotonousness

IPA: /məˈnɒtənəsnəs/

KK: /mənˈɒtənəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being dull and repetitive, lacking in variety or interest.

Example: The monotonousness of the lecture made it hard for the students to stay awake.

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