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Exam: TOEFL

powerful

IPA: /ˈpaʊəfəl/

KK: /ˈpaʊərfəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a lot of strength, influence, or effect; able to do many things or have a strong impact.

Example: The powerful engine made the car go very fast.

adverb

Definition: Having a lot of strength or influence; very strong or effective.

Example: The powerful storm caused significant damage to the town.

powerfully

IPA: /ˈpaʊəfəli/

KK: /ˈpaʊərfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that has a lot of strength or influence.

Example: She spoke powerfully about the need for change.

powerhouse

IPA: /ˈpaʊərˌhaʊs/

KK: /ˈpaʊərˌhaʊs/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that has a lot of energy, influence, or power, often achieving great success or impact.

Example: The new tech startup quickly became a powerhouse in the industry.

powerless

IPA: /ˈpaʊə.ləs/

KK: /ˈpaʊərləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having any strength or ability to control a situation; feeling unable to act or influence events.

Example: After the sudden changes in management, the employees felt powerless to voice their concerns.

powerlessly

IPA: /ˈpaʊərləsli/

KK: /ˈpaʊərləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of power or control.

Example: She watched powerlessly as the storm destroyed her home.

powerlessness

IPA: /ˈpaʊəˌlɛs.nəs/

KK: /ˈpaʊərləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of not having any power or control over something.

Example: She felt a deep sense of powerlessness in the face of the overwhelming situation.

pox

IPA: /pɒks/

KK: /pɑks/

noun

Definition: A type of disease that causes spots or blisters on the skin, like chickenpox or smallpox.

Example: The child had a mild case of pox and stayed home from school.

verb

Definition: To infect someone with a disease known as pox, particularly syphilis.

Example: The doctor warned that the disease could pox the community if not controlled.

poxvirus

IPA: /ˈpɒksˌvaɪərəs/

KK: /pɑksˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that contains DNA and can cause diseases like smallpox and cowpox in animals and humans.

Example: The poxvirus is responsible for several serious diseases, including smallpox.

pozzolanic

IPA: /pəˈzoʊləˌnɪk/

KK: /pəˈzōlənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of volcanic ash that can be mixed with lime to create a strong building material that hardens when wet.

Example: The pozzolanic properties of the volcanic ash improved the durability of the concrete.

practicability

IPA: /ˌpræktɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌpræktɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be done or achieved; how feasible something is.

Example: The practicability of the new plan was discussed in the meeting.

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