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Exam: TOEFL

predispose

IPA: /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

KK: /prɪˈdɪspoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or to develop a particular condition.

Example: Her family history may predispose her to certain health issues.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or to develop a particular condition.

Example: Her positive attitude can predispose her to success in her career.

predisposed

IPA: /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

KK: /prɪˈdɪspoʊzd/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency or inclination towards something, often due to certain factors or conditions.

Example: She is predisposed to anxiety because of her family history.

verb

Definition: To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or to develop a particular condition.

Example: She was predisposed to anxiety due to her family history.

predisposition

IPA: /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /prɪˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a certain way or to develop a particular condition.

Example: Her predisposition to anxiety made it difficult for her to relax in social situations.

predoctoral

IPA: /ˌpriːˈdɒktərəl/

KK: /priˈdɑktərəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to the period of study before obtaining a doctoral degree.

Example: She is currently enrolled in a predoctoral program to prepare for her PhD.

predominance

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

KK: /prɪˈdɑːmɪnəns/

noun

Definition: The condition of being more powerful, important, or noticeable than others.

Example: The predominance of technology in our lives has changed how we communicate.

predominancy

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪnənsi/

KK: /prɪˈdɒmɪnənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being more powerful, important, or noticeable than others.

Example: The predominancy of the sun in the solar system is evident in its gravitational pull on the planets.

predominant

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

KK: /prɪˈdɑːmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is the most important, common, or noticeable among others.

Example: The predominant color in the painting is blue.

predominantly

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

KK: /prɪˈdɑː.mɪ.nənt.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is the most common or frequent; mainly or mostly.

Example: The population in the city is predominantly young adults.

predominate

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

KK: /prɪˈdɑːmɪneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be the most important or to have the greatest influence or quantity in a particular situation.

Example: In the debate, her arguments predominated over the others.

transitive verb

Definition: To be the most important or noticeable part of something; to have control or influence over something.

Example: In the debate, her arguments seemed to predominate over the others.

predominately

IPA: /prɪˈdɒmɪnətlɪ/

KK: /prɪˈdɑːmɪnətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is the most common or most noticeable; mainly or mostly.

Example: The population in the city is predominately young adults.

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