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Exam: TOEFL

speculative

IPA: /ˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

KK: /ˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to ideas or guesses about what might happen in the future, often involving risk or uncertainty.

Example: Investors often buy speculative stocks in hopes of making a large profit.

speculatively

IPA: /ˈspɛkjʊlətɪvli/

KK: /spɛk.jə.lə.tɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves guessing or making assumptions without firm evidence.

Example: The investors acted speculatively, hoping to profit from the uncertain market conditions.

speculator

IPA: /ˈspɛkjʊleɪtə/

KK: /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who makes risky investments in the hope of making a profit, often by buying and selling stocks, real estate, or other assets.

Example: The speculator bought shares in the company, hoping their value would increase.

speech

IPA: /spiːtʃ/

KK: /spitʃ/

noun

Definition: A formal talk given to an audience, often to express thoughts or ideas.

Example: The president delivered a powerful speech at the ceremony.

speechifying

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃɪfaɪɪŋ/

KK: /ˈspiːtʃɪfaɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of speaking, particularly in a formal or lengthy manner, often in front of an audience.

Example: His speechifying at the conference captivated the audience for hours.

verb

Definition: To deliver a speech or talk, often in a formal or public setting, usually with the intention of persuading or informing an audience.

Example: The politician was speechifying at the rally to gain support for his campaign.

speechless

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃləs/

KK: /ˈspitʃləs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to speak, often because of surprise or strong emotions.

Example: She was speechless after receiving the unexpected award.

speechlessly

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃləsli/

KK: /ˈspiːtʃləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows someone is unable to speak, often because they are surprised or shocked.

Example: She stood speechlessly as the news sank in.

speechlessness

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃləsnəs/

KK: /ˈspiːtʃləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to speak, often due to shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example: After hearing the unexpected news, she was left in a state of speechlessness.

speechwriter

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃˌraɪtə/

KK: /ˈspiːtʃˌraɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to write speeches for someone else, often for public figures like politicians.

Example: The speechwriter crafted a powerful message for the president's address.

speed

IPA: //spɛd//

KK: /spid/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or proceed quickly; to go faster than usual.

Example: The car sped down the highway.

noun

Definition: The rate at which someone or something moves or operates, often measured as distance traveled over time.

Example: The car was built for speed, allowing it to go from 0 to 60 mph in just a few seconds.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something go faster or to increase its speed.

Example: The engineer worked to speed the production process.

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