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Exam: TOEFL

serve

IPA: /sɜːrv/

KK: /sɜrv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform a duty or function, often in a specific role or capacity, or to provide assistance or service.

Example: He will serve as the team captain this season.

noun

Definition: The action of putting the ball or shuttlecock into play in sports like tennis or volleyball.

Example: The player made a perfect serve to start the match.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide or give something to someone, often in a formal or official way.

Example: The waiter will serve you your meal shortly.

server

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvər/

KK: /ˈsɜrvər/

noun

Definition: A person or machine that provides services, such as serving food, managing files, or processing requests in computing.

Example: The server brought our meals to the table promptly.

serviceable

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

KK: /ˈsɜrvɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is useful and can be used for a long time without breaking or wearing out.

Example: The old car is still serviceable and gets me to work every day.

serviceableness

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvɪsəblnəs/

KK: /ˈsɜrvɪsəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being useful or able to serve a purpose.

Example: The serviceableness of the tools made the job much easier.

serviceably

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvɪsəblɪ/

KK: /ˈsɜrvɪsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is useful or able to be used for a purpose.

Example: The tools were serviceably arranged for easy access during the project.

servicewoman

IPA: //ˈsɜːrvɪsˌwʊmən//

KK: /ˈsɜrvɪsˌwʊmən/

noun

Definition: A woman who serves in the military or armed forces.

Example: The servicewoman bravely defended her country during the conflict.

serviette

IPA: //ˈsɜːrviˌɛt//

KK: /sɜrˈvɪɛt/

noun

Definition: A piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the mouth and hands.

Example: Please pass me a serviette to clean my hands after eating.

servile

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/

KK: /ˈsɜrvəl/

adjective

Definition: Showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; submissive and obedient.

Example: His servile attitude made it difficult for him to stand up for his own opinions.

servilely

IPA: /ˈsɜːrvɪli/

KK: /ˈsɜrvɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows excessive willingness to serve or please others, often to the point of being submissive or obsequious.

Example: He servilely agreed with everything the boss said, hoping to gain favor.

servility

IPA: //sɜːrˈvɪl.ɪ.ti//

KK: /sɜrˈvɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being overly willing to serve or please others, often to the point of being submissive or lacking independence.

Example: His servility made it difficult for him to stand up for his own beliefs.

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