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Exam: TOEFL

orate

IPA: /ɔˈreɪt/

KK: /ɔˈreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak in a formal and often grand way, usually in public.

Example: The politician will orate at the rally to inspire the crowd.

oration

IPA: /ɔˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ɔˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal speech given on a special occasion, often with a serious or grand tone.

Example: The president delivered an inspiring oration at the graduation ceremony.

orator

IPA: /ˈɔːrətər/

KK: /ˈɔːrətər/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks in public, especially in a formal and skilled way.

Example: The orator captivated the audience with his powerful speech.

oratorical

IPA: /ɔːˈrætɪkəl/

KK: /ɔːˈrætɚɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the art of public speaking or the skills of an orator.

Example: The oratorical skills of the speaker captivated the audience during the debate.

oratorically

IPA: /ɔːˈrætɪkli/

KK: /ɔːˈrætɚɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to public speaking or giving speeches.

Example: She spoke oratorically, captivating the audience with her powerful delivery.

oratory

IPA: /ˈɔːrəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈɔrətɔri/

noun

Definition: The art of speaking in a formal and effective way, especially in public settings.

Example: His oratory skills captivated the audience during the debate.

orbit

IPA: /ˈɔːrbɪt/

KK: /ˈɔːrbɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move around a central point in a curved path, like a planet around a star.

Example: The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.

noun

Definition: The path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space, like how the Earth moves around the Sun.

Example: The satellite is in a stable orbit around the planet.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or travel in a curved path around a central object, like a planet or star.

Example: The spacecraft will orbit the planet for several months before returning to Earth.

orbital

IPA: /ˈɔːrbɪtəl/

KK: /ˈɔrbɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space.

Example: The satellite is in an orbital path around the Earth.

noun

Definition: A specific area around an atom's nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.

Example: Electrons occupy different orbitals depending on their energy levels.

orchestral

IPA: /ɔːrˈkɛstrəl/

KK: /ɔrˈkɛstrəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to a large group of musicians who play together, usually with string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

Example: The orchestral music filled the concert hall with beautiful sounds.

orchestrate

IPA: /ˈɔːrkɪstreɪt/

KK: /ˈɔr.kɪ.streɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To organize and manage different parts or elements to work together effectively, often to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

Example: She was able to orchestrate the entire event smoothly, ensuring everything went according to plan.

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