Exam: TOEFL

Definition: In a way that evokes a strong emotional response, often sadness or regret.

Example: The film ended poignantly, leaving the audience in tears.

Definition: A type of organism that cannot regulate its body temperature internally and instead relies on the temperature of its environment, often referred to as cold-blooded animals like reptiles and fish.

Example: Frogs are examples of poikilotherms, as their body temperature changes with the surrounding environment.

Definition: Describing an organism whose body temperature changes with the temperature of its environment.

Example: Reptiles are poikilothermic animals that rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.

Definition: To be directed or aimed at a specific location or direction.

Example: The dog began to point at the hidden bird in the bushes.

Definition: A specific location, mark, or moment in time or space; it can also refer to a particular idea or argument in a discussion.

Example: She made an important point during the meeting that everyone agreed with.

Definition: To direct attention to something or to indicate a specific direction or target.

Example: She pointed to the map to show us where to go.

Definition: Having a sharp end or tip; also refers to something that is clearly directed at someone or something, often in a critical way.

Example: She made a pointed remark about his tardiness during the meeting.

Definition: In a way that is clear and direct, often to emphasize a point or criticism.

Example: She pointedly asked him about his late arrival to the meeting.

Definition: An object or device used to indicate or direct attention to something, such as a stick for pointing at items or a scale indicator on a measuring instrument.

Example: The teacher used a pointer to highlight important information on the board.

Definition: Having no purpose or use; not worth doing because it does not lead to any useful result.

Example: Many people find it pointless to argue about trivial matters.

Definition: In a way that lacks purpose or meaning; without any useful result.

Example: They argued pointlessly for hours without reaching a conclusion.

Definition: The state of having no meaning or purpose; being without value or significance.

Example: Many people feel a sense of pointlessness when they are not engaged in meaningful activities.