Exam: TOEFL

Definition: To fall or drop suddenly, often in a way that shows tiredness or weakness.

Example: After a long day at work, he slumped in his chair and closed his eyes.

Definition: A sudden decrease or decline in something, such as prices, activity, or performance.

Example: The company experienced a slump in sales during the winter months.

Definition: A negative or insulting comment about someone or something, often meant to belittle or offend.

Example: He made a slur against her character during the argument.

Definition: To pronounce words in a way that is unclear or to treat something with little attention or care.

Example: He tends to slur his words when he is tired.

Definition: The act of speaking in a way that makes words unclear or difficult to understand, often due to intoxication or fatigue.

Example: His slurring made it hard to follow what he was saying during the meeting.

Definition: The most clever and deceitful in a way that is not easily noticed.

Example: He was the slyest of all the foxes in the forest, always finding a way to escape traps.

Definition: In a clever and deceitful way, often to achieve something secretly or unfairly.

Example: She slyly hid the gift behind her back, waiting for the right moment to surprise him.

Definition: The quality or state of being clever in a deceitful way, often to achieve one's goals.

Example: His slyness allowed him to outsmart his competitors.

Definition: In a direct or exact manner; exactly or precisely.

Example: He fell smack on the ground after tripping over the rock.

Definition: To collide with a loud noise or to make a sharp sound, often used to describe a hit or impact.

Example: The ball smacked against the wall, making a loud noise.

Definition: A sharp blow or slap, often made with the hand, or a noisy kiss.

Example: She gave him a quick smack on the cheek as a greeting.

Definition: To hit someone or something with a quick, sharp motion that makes a loud noise, or to kiss someone noisily.

Example: She gave him a quick smack on the cheek before leaving.

Definition: Not large in size or amount; little in dimensions or quantity.

Example: The small dog barked loudly at the passing cars.

Definition: In a way that is not large; in a limited size or amount.

Example: She spoke small so that only her friend could hear her.

Definition: A term used to describe something that is less in size or amount compared to others.

Example: She bought a small for her new dress.

Definition: Having a size that is less than normal or less than something else.

Example: The cat is smaller than the dog.

Definition: The least in size or amount; the tiniest or least significant.

Example: The smallest dog in the park was very friendly.