Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A woman who kills someone intentionally and unlawfully.

Example: The murderess was sentenced to life in prison for her crime.

Definition: Having the ability or intention to kill; related to or causing murder or extreme violence.

Example: The film featured a murderous villain who plotted to eliminate anyone in his way.

Definition: In a way that suggests a desire to kill or is extremely aggressive and angry.

Example: He glared at her murderously, making her feel very uneasy.

Definition: The quality or state of being inclined to commit murder or showing a desire to kill.

Example: The film explored the murderousness of the villain, revealing his dark motivations.

Definition: This word describes something that is less clear or more difficult to see through, often because it is dark or cloudy.

Example: The water in the lake became murkier after the storm.

Definition: The most unclear or dark, often used to describe water or situations that are difficult to understand.

Example: The murkiest waters in the lake made it hard to see the fish swimming below.

Definition: Not clear or bright; often dark and difficult to see through, like cloudy water or fog.

Example: The lake was too murky to see the fish swimming beneath the surface.

Definition: To make a soft, low sound that is often difficult to hear, like a quiet complaint or a gentle noise.

Example: The crowd began to murmur when the speaker arrived late.

Definition: A soft, low sound that is often hard to hear, like whispers or the sound of water.

Example: I could hear the murmur of the crowd from a distance.

Definition: To speak softly and quietly, often in a way that is hard to hear or understand.

Example: She murmured a secret to her friend during the movie.

Definition: Describing a sound that is soft, low, and not very clear, similar to a whisper or a gentle murmur.

Example: The murmurous sound of the stream created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.

Definition: Relating to a type of receptor in the body that is activated by a substance called muscarine, which affects the parasympathetic nervous system and can influence functions like heart rate and smooth muscle activity.

Example: The muscarinic receptors play a crucial role in regulating heart rate and digestion.