Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A quiet or low sound made when someone speaks softly or complains under their breath.

Example: I could hear his muttering as he walked away, clearly unhappy with the decision.

Definition: To speak in a low voice or to complain quietly, often in a way that is difficult to hear.

Example: She was muttering to herself as she walked down the street.

Definition: Shared by two or more parties; each side has the same relationship or feeling towards the other.

Example: They have a mutual understanding that helps their friendship grow.

Definition: A type of investment fund that pools money from many investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.

Example: She decided to invest in a mutual fund to grow her savings over time.

Definition: A relationship between two different species where both benefit from the interaction.

Example: In a forest, trees and fungi often engage in mutualism, helping each other grow.

Definition: A person who supports or practices a system where individuals or groups work together for mutual benefit.

Example: The mutualist believes in cooperation and shared resources among community members.

Definition: Describing a relationship where two different organisms or parties benefit from each other.

Example: The mutualistic relationship between bees and flowers helps both species thrive.

Definition: The quality or state of being shared or experienced by two or more parties.

Example: The mutuality between the two friends strengthened their bond.

Definition: The process of making something mutual, especially in the context of transforming an insurance company into a mutual company where policyholders have ownership.

Example: The mutualization of the insurance company allowed policyholders to have a say in its management.

Definition: In a way that involves two or more parties sharing or affecting each other equally.

Example: The two companies agreed to mutually benefit from their partnership.

Definition: Muscle pain or discomfort that can occur in one or more muscles, often without a specific cause.

Example: After the workout, I experienced myalgia in my legs and back.

Definition: A condition caused by the infestation of the body by fly larvae, which can occur in wounds or other tissues.

Example: The patient was treated for myasis after the larvae were discovered in the wound.