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Exam: TOEFL

place

IPA: /pleɪs/

KK: /ples/

intransitive verb

Definition: To finish in a particular position in a race or competition, especially in second place.

Example: She managed to place in the top three during the marathon.

noun

Definition: A location or area that is designated for a specific purpose, such as a building, a home, or a job.

Example: We found a nice place to have dinner.

transitive verb

Definition: To put something in a specific position or location; to arrange or set something down.

Example: She decided to place the vase on the table.

placebo

IPA: /pləˈsiːboʊ/

KK: /pləˈsiːboʊ/

noun

Definition: A substance that has no therapeutic effect, often used in experiments to test the effectiveness of a real drug by comparing results.

Example: The doctor gave her a placebo to see if her symptoms would improve without actual medication.

placeholder

IPA: /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldər/

KK: /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A term or symbol used to represent something else, often temporarily, until a specific value or name is assigned.

Example: In the document, the term 'X' is used as a placeholder for the actual name that will be added later.

placement

IPA: /ˈpleɪsmənt/

KK: /ˈpleɪsmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of putting something in a specific position or location, or the process of finding a suitable job or place for someone.

Example: The placement of the new furniture improved the room's appearance.

placenta

IPA: /pləˈsɛntə/

KK: /pləˈsɛntə/

noun

Definition: An organ in female mammals that forms during pregnancy, connecting the mother to the developing fetus and providing nutrients and oxygen through the umbilical cord.

Example: The doctor explained how the placenta nourishes the baby during pregnancy.

placental

IPA: /pləˈsɛntəl/

KK: /pləˈsɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having a placenta, which is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy to provide nutrients and oxygen to a developing baby.

Example: Humans are classified as placental mammals because they give birth to live young that are nourished before birth through a placenta.

noun

Definition: A type of mammal that gives birth to live young that have developed inside the mother's body, connected to her by a special organ called the placenta.

Example: Humans are classified as placental mammals because they give birth to fully developed babies.

placentation

IPA: /pləˈseɪnˌteɪʃən/

KK: /pləˈseɪnˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or arrangement of how a placenta forms and attaches in the uterus or within a plant ovary.

Example: The study of placentation is important for understanding both plant reproduction and human pregnancy.

placid

IPA: /ˈplæsɪd/

KK: /ˈplæsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed or upset.

Example: The lake was placid, reflecting the clear blue sky above.

placidity

IPA: /pləˈsɪdəti/

KK: /pləˈsɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The state of being calm and peaceful, without disturbance or agitation.

Example: The placidity of the lake in the early morning was breathtaking.

placidly

IPA: /ˈplæsɪdli/

KK: /ˈplæsɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a calm and peaceful way, without disturbance or excitement.

Example: She placidly watched the sunset, enjoying the quiet moment.

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