© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Exam: TOEFL

romanticize

IPA: /rɪˈmæn.tɪ.saɪz/

KK: /rəmˈæntɪˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or speak about something in an idealized or exaggeratedly positive way, often making it seem more attractive or appealing than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to romanticize their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

transitive verb

Definition: To see or describe something in a way that makes it seem more attractive or ideal than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to romanticize the past, forgetting the difficulties that existed.

romanticized

IPA: /rɪˈmæn.tɪ.saɪzd/

KK: /rəmˈæntɪˌsaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something in a way that makes it seem more attractive or ideal than it really is, often with a focus on emotions and beauty.

Example: The film romanticized the struggles of the characters, making their lives seem more glamorous than they actually were.

verb

Definition: To make something seem better or more appealing than it really is, often by adding a sense of beauty or idealism.

Example: The film romanticized the struggles of the characters, making their lives seem more glamorous than they actually were.

rontgen

IPA: //ˈrɛntɡən//

KK: /ˈrɛntɡən/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for exposure to ionizing radiation, named after the German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen, who discovered X-rays.

Example: The doctor used a roentgen to check for broken bones in the patient's arm.

roommate

IPA: //ˈruːmˌmeɪt//

KK: /ˈrumˌmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who lives with you and shares your living space, usually in a house or apartment.

Example: My roommate and I often cook dinner together.

rootlessness

IPA: /ˈruːtləsnəs/

KK: /ˈrutləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of not having a permanent home or connection to a place, often leading to feelings of disconnection or instability.

Example: After moving from city to city for years, she felt a deep sense of rootlessness.

rostrum

IPA: /ˈrɒstrəm/

KK: /ˈrɒstrəm/

noun

Definition: A raised platform used for public speaking or presentations, often found in auditoriums or lecture halls.

Example: The speaker stood confidently on the rostrum, addressing the audience with passion.

rotatable

IPA: /ˈroʊtəˌteɪbəl/

KK: /ˈroʊtəˌteɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be turned around a central point or axis.

Example: The chair is rotatable, allowing you to turn in any direction.

rotate

IPA: //roʊˈteɪt//

KK: /roʊˈteɪt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has parts that spread out from a central point, resembling the shape of a wheel or spokes.

Example: The rotate design of the flower petals makes it look beautiful from all angles.

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn around a central point or axis, or to change places in a sequence or order.

Example: The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn something around a central point or axis.

Example: The mechanic will rotate the tires to ensure even wear.

rotated

IPA: /roʊˈteɪtɪd/

KK: /roʊˈteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has turned around a central point or axis.

Example: The wheel rotated smoothly as the car moved forward.

verb

Definition: To turn or spin around a central point or axis.

Example: The Earth rotated on its axis, causing day and night.

rotating

IPA: /roʊˈteɪtɪŋ/

KK: /roʊˈteɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves around a central point or axis, often in a circular motion.

Example: The rotating fan helped to cool the room on a hot day.

verb

Definition: To move in a circle around a central point or axis.

Example: The Earth is rotating on its axis, which causes day and night.

←1

...

279928002801

...

3537→