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Exam: TOEFL

occur

IPA: /əˈkɜːr/

KK: /əˈkɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To happen or take place; to be found or appear in a certain place or situation.

Example: The meeting will occur next week.

occurrence

IPA: /əˈkʌrəns/

KK: /əˈkɜr.əns/

noun

Definition: An event or situation that happens or takes place.

Example: The occurrence of the solar eclipse attracted many spectators.

occurring

IPA: /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/

KK: /əˈkɜrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Happening or taking place at a certain time or in a certain way.

Example: The event is occurring right now in the main hall.

noun

Definition: The action or event of something happening or taking place.

Example: The occurring of the festival brought joy to the community.

verb

Definition: To take place or happen; to exist or be found in a particular situation or environment.

Example: The event is occurring right now in the main hall.

oceanographer

IPA: /oʊˈʃənəˌɡræfər/

KK: /oʊˈʃənəˌgræfər/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the ocean and its various aspects, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Example: The oceanographer collected samples from the deep sea to analyze marine life.

oceanographic

IPA: /ˌoʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfɪk/

KK: /oʊˌsiːəˈnɒɡrəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the study of oceans and their properties, including their physical, chemical, and biological aspects.

Example: The oceanographic research team collected data on marine life and water quality.

oceanography

IPA: /oʊˌʃənˈɒɡrəfi/

KK: /oʊˌʃənˈɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of the ocean, including its physical and chemical properties, marine life, and the processes that occur within it.

Example: She decided to study oceanography because she loves the ocean and wants to understand it better.

oceanologist

IPA: /oʊˈʃənəˌlədʒɪst/

KK: /oʊˈʃənəˌlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the ocean, including its ecosystems, currents, and marine life.

Example: The oceanologist conducted research on the effects of pollution on coral reefs.

oceanology

IPA: /oʊˈʃənˌɑlədʒi/

KK: /oʊˈʃənˌɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of the ocean, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Example: She decided to study oceanology because she loves the sea and marine life.

ochlocracy

IPA: /ɒkˈlɒkrəsi/

KK: /ɑkˈlɑkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A type of government where the control is in the hands of a large group of people, often leading to chaotic or mob-like behavior.

Example: In an ochlocracy, decisions are made by the crowd rather than through established laws or leaders.

ochlocratic

IPA: /ˌɒkləˈkrætɪk/

KK: /ɑkˈlɑkrətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a form of government in which the mob or a large group of people has control, often leading to disorder or chaos.

Example: The ochlocratic rule in the city led to widespread unrest and confusion among the citizens.

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