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Exam: TOEFL

apprentice

IPA: /əˈprɛntɪs/

KK: /əˈprɛntɪs/

noun

Definition: A person who is learning a skill or trade from a more experienced worker, often through hands-on experience and training.

Example: She started her career as an apprentice in a bakery, learning how to make bread and pastries.

transitive verb

Definition: To take someone on as a learner or beginner in a trade or skill, usually under the guidance of a more experienced person.

Example: The company decided to apprentice several new workers to teach them the necessary skills.

apprenticeship

IPA: /əˈprɛntɪsˌʃɪp/

KK: /əˈprɛntɪsˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A period during which a person learns a skill or trade by working for someone who is experienced in that field.

Example: She completed her apprenticeship as a carpenter before starting her own business.

apprise

IPA: /əˈpraɪz/

KK: /əˈpraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To inform someone about something or to give them information.

Example: She will apprise her team of the changes in the project.

apprize

IPA: /əˈpraɪz/

KK: /əˈpraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize the worth or value of something.

Example: It is important to apprize your assets before selling them.

approach

IPA: /əˈproʊtʃ/

KK: /əˈproʊtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come closer in distance or time.

Example: As the deadline approaches, I need to work harder.

noun

Definition: A way to get closer to something or someone, or a method for dealing with a situation.

Example: The teacher's approach to teaching math helped the students understand better.

transitive verb

Definition: To start dealing with or working on something, or to come close to something in quality or condition.

Example: She decided to approach the problem from a different angle.

approachability

IPA: /əˌproʊtʃəˈbɪləti/

KK: /əˌproʊtʃəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being friendly and easy to talk to, making others feel comfortable to approach you.

Example: Her approachability made her popular among her colleagues.

approachable

IPA: /əˈproʊtʃəbl/

KK: /əˈproʊtʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is easy to talk to and friendly, making others feel comfortable approaching them.

Example: The teacher was very approachable, always willing to help students with their questions.

approaching

IPA: /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/

KK: /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is getting closer or nearer in distance or time.

Example: The approaching storm made everyone anxious.

verb

Definition: To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.

Example: The train is approaching the station.

approbation

IPA: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A positive expression of approval or praise for someone or something.

Example: The artist received widespread approbation for her latest exhibition.

appropriable

IPA: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

KK: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be taken or used by someone, often referring to resources or funds that can be allocated or assigned.

Example: The appropriable funds will be used for community development projects.

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