Exam: TOEFL

Definition: To move through water using your arms and legs, or fins, in a way that allows you to stay afloat and propel yourself forward.

Example: I love to swim in the ocean during the summer.

Definition: A period of time spent moving through water using your arms and legs.

Example: I went for a swim in the lake this afternoon.

Definition: To move through water by using your arms and legs, or to make something float in water.

Example: He can swim across the lake in just a few minutes.

Definition: Related to the activity of moving through water by using the arms and legs.

Example: The swimming pool is open for everyone to enjoy.

Definition: The activity of moving through water by using the arms and legs.

Example: Swimming is a great way to stay fit and have fun during the summer.

Definition: In a manner that is very successful or easy; smoothly and without problems.

Example: The project is progressing swimmingly, and we expect to finish ahead of schedule.

Definition: To cheat someone out of money or property by trickery or deception.

Example: He tried to swindle her out of her savings by pretending to be a financial advisor.

Definition: The act of cheating someone out of money or property by deception.

Example: The con artist was arrested for his involvement in a swindle that took thousands from unsuspecting victims.

Definition: To cheat someone out of money or property by using dishonest methods.

Example: He tried to swindle her out of her savings with a fake investment scheme.

Definition: A person who tricks others to get their money or possessions by cheating or deceiving them.

Example: The swindler was caught trying to sell fake tickets to the concert.

Definition: To make a sweeping movement, often with the hand or an object, usually to hit or touch something.

Example: He swiped at the fly buzzing around his head.

Definition: A quick, sweeping movement or action, often used to describe a blow or a critical comment.

Example: He made a swipe at the ball but missed it completely.

Definition: To take something quickly and often secretly, or to move something in a sweeping motion.

Example: He decided to swipe the last cookie from the jar when no one was looking.

Definition: To change from one thing to another or to exchange places.

Example: She decided to switch to a different brand of coffee.

Definition: A device that can turn on or off an electric current or change the direction of a train on a track.

Example: He pressed the switch to turn on the lights in the room.

Definition: To change or exchange something for another, or to turn something on or off by using a control.

Example: She decided to switch the lights off before leaving the room.

Definition: The act of changing from one thing to another, such as a service or product, or moving something from one place to another.

Example: Switching to a different internet provider can save you money.

Definition: To change from one thing to another or to change the position or direction of something.

Example: I am switching the lights off before leaving the room.

Definition: Larger than normal due to an increase in size or volume, often caused by fluid or pressure.

Example: After the injury, her ankle was swollen and painful.

Definition: To become larger or puffed up, often due to an injury or inflammation.

Example: After the bee sting, her hand became swollen and painful.

Definition: To lose consciousness or faint, often due to strong emotions like joy or excitement.

Example: She swooned at the sight of her favorite singer on stage.

Definition: A sudden loss of consciousness or a feeling of extreme excitement and joy.

Example: She fell into a swoon when she saw her favorite singer on stage.