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Exam: TOEFL

onerously

IPA: /ˈoʊnərəsli/

KK: /ˈoʊnərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is burdensome or difficult to bear.

Example: The project was completed onerously, requiring many late nights and extra effort from the team.

onerousness

IPA: /ˈoʊnərəsnəs/

KK: /ˈoʊnərəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being burdensome or difficult to bear.

Example: The onerousness of the new regulations made it hard for small businesses to comply.

ongoing

IPA: /ˈɔːnˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɔŋˌɡoʊɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is currently happening or continuing without stopping.

Example: The ongoing project is expected to be completed by next year.

ongoingness

IPA: //ˈɔːnˌɡoʊɪŋnəs//

KK: /ˈɔŋˌɡoʊɪŋnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of continuing without interruption or pause.

Example: The ongoingness of the project has led to many challenges and opportunities.

online

IPA: /ˈɒnlaɪn/

KK: /ˈɑnˌlaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or available through a computer or network, especially the Internet.

Example: I prefer to take online courses because they are more flexible.

onomatopoeia

IPA: /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/

KK: /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiə/

noun

Definition: A word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'murmur'.

Example: The word 'bang' is an example of onomatopoeia because it sounds like the noise it describes.

onomatopoeic

IPA: /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːɪk/

KK: /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a word that sounds like the noise it represents, such as 'buzz' for a bee or 'bang' for a loud noise.

Example: The word 'sizzle' is an onomatopoeic term that describes the sound of something frying.

onscreen

IPA: /ˈɒnˌskriːn/

KK: /ˈɑnˌskrin/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is displayed or visible on a screen, such as a television or computer monitor.

Example: The onscreen instructions were easy to follow during the setup process.

onset

IPA: /ˈɒn.sɛt/

KK: /ˈɑnˌsɛt/

noun

Definition: The beginning or start of something, often used to describe the initial stage of an event or condition.

Example: The onset of winter brought cold temperatures and snow.

onslaught

IPA: /ˈɒnslɔːt/

KK: /ˈɑnˌslɔt/

noun

Definition: A strong and violent attack or a sudden and overwhelming amount of something.

Example: The city faced an onslaught of heavy rain that caused flooding.

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