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Exam: TOEFL

arbiter

IPA: /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

KK: /ˈɑːr.bɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who is chosen to make a decision or judgment in a disagreement or dispute.

Example: The arbiter settled the argument between the two parties fairly.

arbitrable

IPA: /ˈɑːrbɪtrəbl/

KK: /ˈɑːrbɪtrəbl/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for being decided by an arbitrator, often in legal or dispute resolution contexts.

Example: The contract included an arbitrable clause that allowed disputes to be settled outside of court.

arbitral

IPA: /ˈɑːbɪtrəl/

KK: /ˈɑːrbɪtrəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the process of resolving disputes through an arbitrator, who makes decisions outside of the court system.

Example: The arbitral decision was final and binding for both parties involved in the dispute.

arbitrarily

IPA: /ˌɑːr.bɪˈtrɛr.ɪ.li/

KK: /ˌɑːr.bɪˈtrɛr.ɪ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Example: The rules were applied arbitrarily, leading to confusion among the players.

arbitrariness

IPA: /ˌɑːr.bɪˈtrɛr.ɪ.nəs/

KK: /ˌɑːr.bɪˈtrɛr.ɪ.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system.

Example: The arbitrariness of the rules made it difficult for players to understand how to win the game.

arbitrary

IPA: /ˈɑːrbɪtrəri/

KK: /ˈɑːrbɪtrəri/

adjective

Definition: Based on personal choice or random decision rather than a specific reason or rule.

Example: The selection of the winner seemed arbitrary, as it was based on personal preference rather than clear criteria.

arbitrate

IPA: //ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt//

KK: /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act as a neutral party to help resolve a disagreement or dispute between two or more parties.

Example: The judge decided to arbitrate the case to help both sides reach an agreement.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a decision about a disagreement or dispute, often by acting as a neutral party who helps resolve the issue.

Example: The two companies decided to arbitrate their contract dispute instead of going to court.

arbitration

IPA: /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A method of resolving disputes where an independent person or group makes a decision that both parties agree to accept.

Example: The two companies decided to settle their disagreement through arbitration instead of going to court.

arbitrational

IPA: /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃənl/

KK: /ɑrˈbɪtrəˌʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of resolving disputes through arbitration, where an impartial third party makes a decision.

Example: The arbitrational process helped both parties reach a fair agreement without going to court.

arbitrative

IPA: /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪtɪv/

KK: /ɑrˈbɪtrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of resolving disputes through an impartial third party.

Example: The arbitrative process helped both parties reach a fair agreement.

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