Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A type of fuel made from refined crude oil, commonly used in vehicles and engines.

Example: I need to stop and fill up the car with petrol before we continue our journey.

Definition: A thick, oily liquid found underground that is used to make fuel and other products.

Example: The company is drilling for petroleum in the Gulf of Mexico.

Definition: A scientist who studies rocks and the conditions under which they form.

Example: The petrologist examined the samples to understand their mineral composition.

Definition: The study of rocks, including how they are formed, their structure, and their chemical makeup.

Example: She decided to study petrology to learn more about the different types of rocks and their properties.

Definition: Describing someone or something as being overly concerned with trivial matters or small details, often in a negative way.

Example: She was upset by his pettiest comments about her outfit.

Definition: The quality of being concerned with small, unimportant things rather than more significant issues.

Example: Her pettiness was evident when she refused to forgive her friend over a minor disagreement.

Definition: Easily annoyed or in a bad mood; often complaining or sulking.

Example: She became pettish when her friends forgot her birthday.

Definition: In a way that shows annoyance or irritation, often over small issues.

Example: She responded pettishly when asked to do her chores.

Definition: This word describes something that is small or unimportant, often related to minor issues or a lack of generosity.

Example: She was upset over a petty argument that didn't really matter in the long run.

Definition: The quality of being easily annoyed or angry, often in a childish way.

Example: Her petulance was evident when she didn't get her way during the meeting.