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Exam: TOEFL

ascribable

IPA: /əˈskraɪb.ə.bəl/

KK: /əˈskraɪbəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be attributed or assigned to a particular cause or source.

Example: The success of the project is ascribable to the team's hard work and dedication.

ascribe

IPA: /əˈskraɪb/

KK: /əˈskraɪb/

transitive verb

Definition: To assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something, or to attribute something to a specific cause or source.

Example: Many people ascribe his success to hard work and determination.

ascribed

IPA: //əˈskraɪbd//

KK: /əˈskraɪbd/

adjective

Definition: Assigned to someone or something, often without justification or based on arbitrary factors.

Example: The ascribed status of the royal family often influences public perception.

verb

Definition: To attribute something to a particular cause, source, or origin.

Example: The success of the project was ascribed to the team's hard work and dedication.

ascription

IPA: /əˈskrɪpʃən/

KK: /əˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of assigning a quality or characteristic to someone or something.

Example: The ascription of talent to the young artist surprised everyone.

ascriptive

IPA: /əˈskrɪp.tɪv/

KK: /əˈskrɪp.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to assigning a quality or characteristic to someone or something.

Example: The ascriptive nature of the society often determined people's roles based on their family background.

asepsis

IPA: /əˈsɛp.sɪs/

KK: /əˈsɛp.sɪs/

noun

Definition: The practice of keeping an area or object free from harmful germs and bacteria to prevent infection.

Example: In the operating room, asepsis is crucial to ensure patient safety during surgery.

aseptic

IPA: /əˈsɛptɪk/

KK: /əˈsɛptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not containing harmful germs or bacteria; clean and safe from infection.

Example: The doctor used aseptic techniques to ensure the surgery was safe.

aseptically

IPA: /əˈsɛptɪkli/

KK: /əˈsɛptɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that prevents contamination by harmful bacteria or viruses.

Example: The laboratory was designed to operate aseptically to ensure accurate results.

ashamed

IPA: /əˈʃeɪmd/

KK: /əˈʃeɪmd/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing feelings of guilt, embarrassment, or disgrace about something you have done or about yourself.

Example: She felt ashamed after realizing she had hurt her friend's feelings.

ashamedly

IPA: /əˈʃeɪmɪdli/

KK: /əˈʃeɪmɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you feel embarrassed or guilty about something you have done.

Example: She smiled ashamedly after realizing her mistake.

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