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Exam: TOEFL

standoffish

IPA: /ˈstændəfɪʃ/

KK: /ˈstændəfɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is distant or unfriendly, often avoiding close relationships or interactions with others.

Example: She seemed standoffish at the party, not engaging in conversations with anyone.

standoffishly

IPA: /ˈstændɔːfɪʃli/

KK: /ˈstændɔːfɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is distant or unfriendly, often avoiding social interaction.

Example: She spoke standoffishly, making it clear she didn't want to engage in conversation.

standoffishness

IPA: /ˈstændəʊfɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈstændəˌfɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being distant or unfriendly towards others, often avoiding social interactions.

Example: Her standoffishness made it difficult for her to make new friends at school.

standout

IPA: /ˈstænd.aʊt/

KK: /ˈstændˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is noticeably better or more impressive than others in a group.

Example: She was a standout performer in the school play, receiving praise from everyone.

standpoint

IPA: /ˈstændpɔɪnt/

KK: /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking about or looking at something; a particular opinion or perspective.

Example: From her standpoint, the project was a success despite the challenges.

standstill

IPA: /ˈstændˌstɪl/

KK: /ˈstændˌstɪl/

noun

Definition: A situation where nothing is happening or progressing; a complete stop in movement or activity.

Example: The project reached a standstill due to lack of funding.

standup

IPA: /ˈstændʌp/

KK: /ˈstændˌʌp/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a performer who delivers a comic monologue alone on stage, or describing someone who is courageous and reliable.

Example: He is known as a standup comedian who makes everyone laugh.

noun

Definition: A type of comedy performance where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience while standing up.

Example: The comedian's standup routine had everyone laughing throughout the show.

stanol

IPA: //ˈstæ.nɒl//

KK: /ˈstænəl/

noun

Definition: A type of saturated steroid alcohol that is created by adding hydrogen to a sterol, or a fully saturated phytosterol.

Example: Stanol is often used in dietary supplements to help lower cholesterol levels.

stanza

IPA: /ˈstæn.zə/

KK: /ˈstæn zə/

noun

Definition: A part of a poem that is made up of a group of lines, often following a specific pattern of rhythm and rhyme.

Example: The poet wrote a beautiful stanza that captured the essence of nature.

stanzaic

IPA: //ˈstænzeɪɪk//

KK: /ˈstænzeɪɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a stanza, which is a grouped set of lines in a poem.

Example: The poem was beautifully stanzaic, with each section conveying a different emotion.

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