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Exam: TOEFL

auxotroph

IPA: /ˈɔːksəʊtrɒf/

KK: /ɔˈzʊtrɔf/

noun

Definition: An organism that cannot produce certain necessary substances for growth and metabolism due to genetic changes.

Example: The auxotroph required specific nutrients that its wild-type counterpart could produce on its own.

auxotrophy

IPA: /ɔːkˈsɒtrəfi/

KK: /ɔːkˈsɒtrəfi/

noun

Definition: The condition where a microorganism cannot produce a necessary organic compound for its growth, usually due to a genetic change.

Example: The auxotrophy of the bacteria made it dependent on external sources of nutrients.

avail

IPA: /əˈveɪl/

KK: /əˈveɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be useful or helpful in a particular situation.

Example: The new policy will not avail if people do not follow it.

noun

Definition: The use or benefit of something, often referring to an advantage gained from an action or effort.

Example: He tried to convince her to join the team, but it was to no avail.

transitive verb

Definition: To be useful or helpful to someone or something; to provide an advantage or benefit.

Example: The new strategy will avail the company in increasing its market share.

available

IPA: /əˈveɪləbl/

KK: /əˈveɪləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used or obtained; accessible or ready for use.

Example: The new software is now available for download.

availing

IPA: /əˈveɪlɪŋ/

KK: /əˈveɪlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the power to produce a desired effect or result; effective.

Example: The availing solution helped the team overcome their challenges.

noun

Definition: The act of making use of something for a specific purpose or benefit.

Example: The availing of resources is essential for the success of the project.

verb

Definition: To make use of something or to take advantage of an opportunity.

Example: She is availing herself of the resources available at the library.

avaricious

IPA: /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

KK: /ævəˈrɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Having an extreme desire for wealth or material gain, often to the point of being greedy.

Example: The avaricious businessman was never satisfied with his profits and always wanted more.

avariciously

IPA: /ˌæv.əˈrɪʃ.əs.li/

KK: /ævəˈrɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire for more money or possessions than one needs.

Example: He avariciously hoarded wealth, never sharing with those in need.

avascular

IPA: //eɪˈvæskjʊlər//

KK: /ˌeɪˈvæskjʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Not connected to or having blood vessels.

Example: The avascular tissue does not receive nutrients directly from the blood.

avascularity

IPA: /ˌævəˈskjʊlərɪti/

KK: /ˌævəˈskjʊlərɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of having no blood vessels or lacking a blood supply.

Example: The avascularity of the tissue made it difficult for it to heal properly.

avatar

IPA: /ˈævəˌtɑːr/

KK: /ˈævəˌtɑr/

noun

Definition: An image or representation of a person, often used in digital contexts like video games or online profiles, or a form that a deity takes in Hinduism.

Example: In the game, players can customize their avatar to represent themselves.

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