Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Not on time; something that is late or overdue.

Example: He paid his bills in arrear, which caused some financial issues.

Definition: A situation where someone owes money or has not completed a task that was due.

Example: He was in arrears on his rent payments, which caused him a lot of stress.

Definition: To stop functioning or to come to a halt, often used in medical contexts to describe a sudden stop in heart activity.

Example: The patient arrested en route to the hospital.

Definition: The act of taking someone into legal custody, usually because they are suspected of committing a crime.

Example: The police made an arrest after the investigation revealed new evidence.

Definition: To take someone into custody by legal authority, usually because they are suspected of committing a crime.

Example: The police decided to arrest the suspect after gathering enough evidence.

Definition: A substance that causes an insect to stop moving.

Example: The scientist used an arrestant to study the insect's behavior in the lab.

Definition: Having been stopped or prevented from developing.

Example: The arrested development of the project was due to lack of funding.

Definition: To take someone into custody by legal authority, usually because they are suspected of committing a crime.

Example: The police arrested the suspect after a long investigation.

Definition: A person who has been taken into custody by law enforcement because they are suspected of committing a crime.

Example: The arrestee was taken to the police station for questioning.

Definition: Something that attracts and holds your attention because it is striking or interesting.

Example: The painting had an arresting quality that drew everyone in.

Definition: In a manner that captures attention or is strikingly interesting.

Example: The artist's work was arrestingly beautiful, drawing everyone’s gaze.

Definition: The act of stopping or seizing someone or something, often used in a legal context.

Example: The police made an arrestment after the suspect was found at the scene.

Definition: A condition where the heartbeat is irregular, either in its rhythm or strength.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with arrhythmia after she reported feeling her heart racing.

Definition: Not having a regular rhythm or pattern; irregular in movement or sound.

Example: The musician's arrhythmic playing made the song feel chaotic.