Exam: TOEFL

Definition: In a way that is noisy, energetic, and difficult to control.

Example: The children played rambunctiously in the park, laughing and running around.

Definition: A consequence or result that comes from a decision or action, often making a situation more complicated.

Example: The new law has many unexpected ramifications for small businesses.

Definition: To develop or spread out into branches or parts, often leading to more complex situations or consequences.

Example: The discussion began to ramify into several different topics.

Definition: To cause something to split into branches or to develop in a way that creates different parts or consequences.

Example: The new policy will ramify into various sectors of the economy.

Definition: A type of engine that uses the speed of an aircraft to compress air for combustion, producing thrust without mechanical parts.

Example: The ramjet engine allowed the missile to reach high speeds quickly.

Definition: To move around in a wild and violent way, often causing damage or chaos.

Example: The crowd began to rampage through the streets after the game ended.

Definition: A period of violent and uncontrolled behavior or actions, often causing damage or chaos.

Example: The crowd went on a rampage after the game, breaking windows and overturning cars.

Definition: The condition of being widespread or uncontrolled, often in a negative way.

Example: The rampancy of weeds in the garden made it difficult for the flowers to grow.

Definition: Something that is growing or spreading quickly and without control; it can also refer to something that is very common or widespread, often in a negative way.

Example: The rampant weeds took over the entire garden, making it impossible to see the flowers.

Definition: In a way that is uncontrolled or spreading quickly and widely.

Example: The weeds grew rampantly in the garden, taking over the flowers.

Definition: Something that is in very bad condition, often because it is poorly built or not taken care of, and looks like it might fall apart.

Example: The old ramshackle house looked like it could collapse at any moment.

Definition: Describing a strong, unpleasant smell or taste that comes from spoiled fats or oils.

Example: The butter had gone rancid and was no longer safe to eat.