Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A condition characterized by inflammation of the vertebrae in the spine, which can cause pain and stiffness.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with spondylitis after she complained of back pain.

Definition: An act of making a promise or commitment on behalf of someone else, often in a legal or formal context.

Example: The sponsion was made by the representative, even though he was not fully authorized to do so.

Definition: The quality of acting on impulse or without premeditation, often leading to natural and unplanned actions.

Example: Her spontaneity made every outing an exciting adventure.

Definition: Occurring naturally without being planned or forced; happening on its own.

Example: The spontaneous laughter of the children filled the room with joy.

Definition: In a way that happens naturally or without being planned; occurring without external cause or effort.

Example: The children laughed spontaneously when they saw the puppy playing in the park.

Definition: The quality or state of acting on impulse or without premeditation; the ability to do things naturally and without planning.

Example: Her spontaneousness made every outing an exciting adventure.

Definition: Made to look like it is from someone else, often to trick or deceive.

Example: The email was spoofed to make it seem like it was from a trusted source.

Definition: To trick or deceive someone by pretending to be someone else or by creating a false impression.

Example: The hacker spoofed the email address to make it look like it was from a trusted source.

Definition: The act of tricking someone or something by pretending to be something else, often used in the context of computer security to deceive systems or users.

Example: The company implemented new security measures to prevent spoofing attacks on their network.

Definition: To trick or deceive someone by pretending to be someone else or by imitating something in a misleading way.

Example: The hackers were caught spoofing the company's email to steal sensitive information.

Definition: More frightening or eerie than something else.

Example: The haunted house was spookier than I expected.

Definition: The most frightening or eerie; causing fear or unease.

Example: That haunted house is the spookiest place I've ever been to.