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Exam: TOEFL

start

IPA: /stɑrt/

KK: /stɑrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To begin or commence something; to come into existence or action.

Example: The race will start at noon.

noun

Definition: An occasion or point in time when something begins or is initiated.

Example: The start of the race was marked by a loud horn.

transitive verb

Definition: To begin or commence something, such as an activity or event.

Example: They will start the meeting at 10 AM.

starter

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtər/

KK: /ˈstɑrtər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is basic or initial, often used as a first step before moving on to something more advanced or complex.

Example: The starter kit includes all the essential tools for beginners.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that begins something, such as a device that starts a lamp or engine, or a player who starts a game.

Example: The starter for the baseball team pitched a great game last night.

startle

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtl/

KK: /ˈstɑrtəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly feel alarmed or surprised by something unexpected.

Example: The loud noise made me startle and jump.

noun

Definition: A quick feeling of surprise or shock that happens suddenly.

Example: The loud noise caused a startle that made everyone jump.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden fear or surprise.

Example: The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.

startled

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtəld/

KK: /ˈstɑrtəld/

adjective

Definition: Feeling surprised or shocked by something unexpected.

Example: She was startled by the loud noise outside.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.

Example: The loud noise startled the cat, making it jump off the couch.

startling

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing surprise or shock; something that makes you feel startled.

Example: The sudden loud noise was startling and made everyone jump.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.

Example: The loud noise was startling and made everyone jump.

startlingly

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋli/

KK: /ˈstɑrtlɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes surprise or shock; unexpectedly.

Example: The magician performed startlingly amazing tricks that left the audience in awe.

starvation

IPA: //stɑːrˈveɪʃən//

KK: /stɑrvˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition of not having enough food to eat, which can lead to extreme hunger and suffering.

Example: Many people around the world suffer from starvation due to poverty and lack of resources.

starve

IPA: //stɑrv//

KK: /stɑrv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience extreme hunger or to suffer from not having enough food for a long time.

Example: Many people around the world starve due to lack of access to food.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something suffer from lack of food or to deprive them of food.

Example: The harsh winter conditions caused many animals to starve.

starved

IPA: /ˈstɑːrvd/

KK: /ˈstɑrvd/

adjective

Definition: Very hungry or in a state of extreme hunger, often due to a lack of food.

Example: After skipping breakfast and lunch, I felt starved by dinner time.

verb

Definition: To suffer or die from lack of food.

Example: The stray dog looked starved and needed help.

stasis

IPA: /ˈsteɪsɪs/

KK: /ˈsteɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A state of inactivity or equilibrium where there is no change or movement, often used in medical contexts to describe a stoppage of normal bodily functions.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with stasis, which caused a blockage in the blood flow.

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