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Exam: TOEFL

appropriate

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for a specific situation, person, or purpose; fitting and proper.

Example: It is important to wear appropriate clothing for the job interview.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something for one's own use, often without permission, or to set aside something for a specific purpose.

Example: The committee decided to appropriate funds for the new library project.

appropriately

IPA: /əˈproʊpriətli/

KK: /əˈproʊpriətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation.

Example: She dressed appropriately for the formal event.

appropriateness

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or proper in a particular situation.

Example: The appropriateness of her comments was questioned during the meeting.

appropriation

IPA: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission, or the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.

Example: The government passed an appropriation bill to fund the new school project.

appropriator

IPA: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

KK: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes something for their own use, often without permission or right.

Example: The appropriator took the funds intended for community projects.

approvable

IPA: /əˈpruːvəbl/

KK: /əˈpruːvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be accepted or confirmed as satisfactory or valid.

Example: The proposal was deemed approvable after several revisions.

approval

IPA: /əˈpruːvəl/

KK: /əˈpruvəl/

noun

Definition: The feeling or expression of agreeing with or supporting something or someone.

Example: She received the committee's approval for her project proposal.

approved

IPA: /əˈpruːvd/

KK: /əˈpruvd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been accepted or officially recognized as satisfactory.

Example: The project received approved status after the review process.

verb

Definition: To have officially accepted or agreed to something after consideration.

Example: The committee approved the new policy after a thorough review.

approving

IPA: /əˈpruːvɪŋ/

KK: /əˈpruːvɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Showing that you think something is good or acceptable.

Example: She gave him an approving nod after he finished his presentation.

verb

Definition: To show that you think something is good or acceptable.

Example: The teacher was approving of the student's hard work.

approvingly

IPA: /əˈpruːvɪŋli/

KK: /əˈpruːvɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows approval or agreement.

Example: She nodded approvingly when she heard the good news.

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