Exam: TOEFL

Definition: In a way that shows careful judgment and consideration, especially in financial or practical matters.

Example: The company decided to invest prudentially to ensure long-term stability.

Definition: In a way that shows careful thought and consideration, especially in making decisions or handling situations.

Example: She invested her money prudently to ensure a secure future.

Definition: In a way that shows excessive concern for propriety or modesty, often avoiding anything considered improper or indecent.

Example: She spoke prudishly about the topic, avoiding any mention of the more risqué details.

Definition: The quality of being overly concerned with propriety or modesty, often in a way that is considered excessive or exaggerated.

Example: Her prudishness made it difficult for her to enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of the party.

Definition: To make a face that shows displeasure or annoyance, often by tightening the lips and wrinkling the forehead.

Example: She pruned her face when she heard the bad news.

Definition: A type of dried fruit made from plums, often sweet and chewy, that can be eaten as a snack or used in cooking.

Example: I like to add a prune to my breakfast for extra fiber.

Definition: To cut away parts of a plant, especially dead or unwanted branches, to help it grow better or look nicer.

Example: In the spring, I like to prune the rose bushes to encourage new growth.

Definition: Causing a strong desire to scratch due to intense itching.

Example: The rash was pruritic, making it difficult for her to concentrate on anything else.

Definition: A medical term for severe itching, usually affecting the skin without any visible damage.

Example: The patient complained of pruritus that made it difficult for him to sleep at night.

Definition: To look or ask about something in a way that shows too much curiosity or interest in other people's business.

Example: She was always prying into her neighbors' personal lives.

Definition: A person who asks too many questions or tries to find out things that are not their business.

Example: She was known as a pry, always wanting to know everyone else's secrets.

Definition: To force something open or to get information from someone with difficulty.

Example: She tried to pry the lid off the box but it was stuck.

Definition: In a way that shows too much interest in other people's private matters.

Example: She looked at the documents pryingingly, trying to find out more about the situation.

Definition: The practice or art of singing religious songs, especially psalms, during worship.

Example: The choir performed beautiful psalmody during the church service.