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Exam: TOEFL

assailable

IPA: /əˈseɪləbl/

KK: /əˈseɪləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be defended or protected from attack or criticism.

Example: The castle was assailable from the north side due to the lack of a wall.

assailant

IPA: /əˈseɪlənt/

KK: /əˈseɪlənt/

noun

Definition: A person who attacks someone, often in a violent way.

Example: The police arrested the assailant after the attack.

assassinate

IPA: /əˈsæsɪˌneɪt/

KK: /əˈsæsɪˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To kill someone, especially a famous or important person, usually for political reasons and often in a sudden or secretive way.

Example: The political leader was assassinated during a public event.

assassination

IPA: /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of killing someone, usually a prominent person, for political or ideological reasons.

Example: The assassination of the leader shocked the entire nation.

assault

IPA: /əˈsɔlt/

KK: /əˈsɔlt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To attack someone physically or verbally.

Example: The group decided to assault the problem with a new strategy.

noun

Definition: An act of attacking someone physically or verbally, often in a violent way. It can also refer to a military attack or a legal term for threatening harm to another person.

Example: The police were called after the assault occurred in the park.

transitive verb

Definition: To attack someone physically or violently.

Example: The soldier was charged with assault for attacking an unarmed civilian.

assaultive

IPA: /əˈsɔltɪv/

KK: /əˈsɔltɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the nature of an attack or aggressive behavior.

Example: The assaultive behavior of the dog made the owner nervous.

assay

IPA: /əˈseɪ/

KK: /əˈseɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be tested or analyzed to determine the presence or amount of a substance, often a valuable metal.

Example: The gold ore will assay to reveal its purity.

noun

Definition: A test or analysis to determine the composition or quality of a substance, often used in scientific contexts.

Example: The laboratory conducted an assay to check the purity of the gold sample.

transitive verb

Definition: To evaluate or analyze something, especially to determine its quality or composition.

Example: The scientists will assay the samples to check for purity.

assayer

IPA: /əˈseɪ.ər/

KK: /əˈseɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who tests and analyzes metals to determine their composition and quality.

Example: The assayer confirmed that the gold was of high purity.

assaying

IPA: /əˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

KK: /əˈseɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of testing a substance to determine its composition or quality, often used in chemistry and metallurgy.

Example: The assaying of the metal revealed its purity and value.

verb

Definition: To test or analyze a substance to determine its composition or quality.

Example: The scientists are assaying the soil samples for minerals.

assemble

IPA: /əˈsɛmbəl/

KK: /əˈsɛmbəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together in one place or group.

Example: The team will assemble in the conference room for the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring together different parts or people to form a complete unit or group.

Example: We need to assemble the furniture before the guests arrive.

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