Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A thick, creamy substance that is applied to the skin to help heal or soothe it.

Example: She applied the ointment to her cut to help it heal.

Definition: Having existed for a long time; not new or recent. It can refer to things that are worn out or from a previous time period.

Example: My grandmother has an old photograph from her childhood.

Definition: A person who is advanced in age, often referring to elderly individuals or the elderly as a group.

Example: The community center offers activities for the old to stay active and social.

Definition: Having lived for a longer time than someone or something else; more advanced in age.

Example: My older brother helps me with my homework.

Definition: The term used to describe something that has existed for the longest time or is the most advanced in age compared to others.

Example: My grandmother is the oldest member of our family.

Definition: The bony part at the back of the elbow that you can feel when you touch your elbow.

Example: He bumped his olecranon against the table and winced in pain.

Definition: A dangerous and corrosive liquid made from sulfur trioxide mixed with sulfuric acid, often used in chemical processes.

Example: The laboratory handled oleum with extreme caution due to its corrosive nature.

Definition: The ability to detect and identify smells.

Example: Olfaction plays a crucial role in how we experience flavors in food.

Definition: Related to the ability to smell or the sense of smell.

Example: The olfactory nerves send signals to the brain when we smell something.

Definition: A person who is part of a small group that holds power or influence, often in government or business, especially someone wealthy who has significant control over political decisions.

Example: The oligarchs in the country have a strong influence on the government and economy.

Definition: Relating to a system of government where a small group of people hold power.

Example: The country was ruled by an oligarchic regime that limited the rights of the majority.