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Exam: TOEFL

approximate

IPA: /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

KK: /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

adjective

Definition: Almost exact or correct; very similar to something else but not completely accurate.

Example: The approximate cost of the project is around $5,000.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come close to something in terms of amount, quality, or degree.

Example: The results of the experiment approximate the expected values closely.

transitive verb

Definition: To come close to or be nearly the same as something; to estimate or calculate a value that is close to the actual amount.

Example: The scientist tried to approximate the results of the experiment based on previous data.

approximately

IPA: /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

KK: /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

adverb

Definition: Not exact, but close to a certain number or amount.

Example: The meeting will start at approximately 3 PM.

approximation

IPA: /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A result that is close to the exact value but not exactly right, often used in math or estimation.

Example: The approximation of the answer was good enough for our calculations.

approximative

IPA: /əˈprɒksɪmətɪv/

KK: /əˈprɒksɪmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an estimate or something that is not exact but close to a certain value.

Example: The approximative cost of the project was higher than expected.

appurtenance

IPA: /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

KK: /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

noun

Definition: An item or right that is added to something more important, often related to property or equipment used for a specific purpose.

Example: The appurtenance of the house included a garage and a small garden.

apraxia

IPA: /əˈpræksiə/

KK: /əˈpræksia/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has difficulty with coordinated movements or performing tasks, even though their muscles and senses are functioning normally.

Example: After the stroke, she experienced apraxia, making it hard for her to use utensils properly.

apraxic

IPA: /əˈpræksɪk/

KK: /əˈpræksɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where a person has difficulty coordinating movements, often due to a disorder of the central nervous system.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as apraxic, struggling to perform simple tasks like buttoning a shirt.

apropos

IPA: /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/

KK: /ˌæprəˈpoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Relevant and appropriate to a particular situation or context.

Example: Her comments were apropos to the discussion we were having about climate change.

adverb

Definition: At a suitable or relevant time; used to introduce a related comment or topic.

Example: Apropos of our earlier discussion, I think we should consider a different approach.

apt

IPA: /æpt/

KK: /æpt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is suitable, appropriate, or has a natural ability to learn or understand quickly.

Example: He is an apt student who grasps new concepts easily.

aptest

IPA: /ˈæptɛst/

KK: /ˈæptɛst/

adjective

Definition: Most suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

Example: She is the aptest candidate for the job due to her extensive experience.

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