Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A piece of art or music that is inspired by or represents the night, often creating a calm or reflective mood.

Example: The artist created a beautiful nocturne that captured the essence of a starry night.

Definition: Something that causes harm or is toxic.

Example: The chemicals in the factory were found to be nocuous to the environment.

Definition: In a way that is harmful or damaging.

Example: The chemicals were released nocuously into the environment, causing serious pollution.

Definition: Relating to or located at a point where lines or pathways intersect or branch off.

Example: The nodal points in the network are crucial for efficient communication.

Definition: A point or part in a structure where things connect or branch out, such as in plants, astronomy, or computer networks.

Example: The network node is responsible for managing data traffic between devices.

Definition: Relating to or having small rounded lumps or masses.

Example: The doctor noted that the growths on the skin were nodular in appearance.

Definition: A small, rounded lump or mass that can occur in various contexts, such as in the body, in plants, or in minerals.

Example: The doctor found a nodule on the patient's lung during the examination.

Definition: In a quiet way, without making any sound.

Example: The cat moved noiselessly across the room, avoiding the creaky floorboards.

Definition: The most loud or disruptive in sound compared to others.

Example: The noisiest part of the city is near the train station.

Definition: Something that is harmful or offensive, especially in a way that causes disgust or discomfort.

Example: The noisome smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.