Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria, particularly those that are gram-positive.

Example: The doctor prescribed novobiocin to help treat the patient's bacterial infection.

Definition: A type of local anesthetic used to numb a specific area of the body during medical procedures.

Example: The dentist used novocaine to ensure I wouldn't feel any pain during the filling.

Definition: Referring to the present time or moment; current.

Example: The now generation is very tech-savvy.

Definition: At this moment or time; used to refer to the present.

Example: I need you to finish your homework now.

Definition: At the present time; at this moment.

Example: Now that we have finished our work, we can relax.

Definition: The present time or moment.

Example: We need to focus on the now and not worry about the past.

Definition: At the present time; in the current period.

Example: Nowadays, many people work from home instead of going to an office.

Definition: Something that is harmful or damaging to health, the environment, or moral values.

Example: The factory was fined for releasing noxious fumes into the air.

Definition: In a way that is harmful, unpleasant, or offensive.

Example: The chemicals were released noxiously into the air, causing health problems for nearby residents.

Definition: The quality of being harmful or poisonous to living things.

Example: The noxiousness of the chemicals in the factory posed a serious risk to the workers' health.

Definition: A small or subtle difference in meaning, feeling, or tone that can change how something is understood or expressed.

Example: The artist's work is full of nuance, capturing the complex emotions of the subject.

Definition: Having many small and subtle differences or details that make something more complex or interesting.

Example: The film presented a nuanced view of the characters' motivations.

Definition: Describing a young woman who is ready for marriage or is considered attractive and mature.

Example: The story revolves around a nubile young woman who captures the attention of many suitors.