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Exam: TOEFL

taxonomy

IPA: /tækˈsɒnəmi/

KK: /tæksəˌnɑmi/

noun

Definition: A system for organizing and classifying things into groups based on shared characteristics or relationships.

Example: The scientist created a taxonomy to categorize different species of plants.

taxpayer

IPA: //ˈtæksˌpeɪər//

KK: /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that pays taxes to the government.

Example: Every taxpayer is required to file their tax returns by April 15th.

taxpaying

IPA: /ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ/

KK: /tæksˌpeɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person or organization that pays taxes.

Example: The taxpaying citizens contribute to the funding of public services.

tea

IPA: /tiː/

KK: /ti/

noun

Definition: A drink made by soaking the leaves of a plant in hot water, often enjoyed for its flavor and aroma.

Example: I like to drink a cup of tea in the morning.

verb

Definition: To prepare or serve tea, often as a social activity or part of a meal.

Example: She likes to tea with her friends every afternoon.

teach

IPA: /tiːtʃ/

KK: /tiːtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give instruction or knowledge to someone, often in a formal setting like a school.

Example: She loves to teach children how to read.

transitive verb

Definition: To help someone learn something by giving them information or instruction.

Example: She loves to teach children how to read and write.

teachable

IPA: /ˈtiːtʃəbl/

KK: /ˈtiːtʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is open to learning new things and can easily understand instructions or lessons.

Example: The teachable students quickly grasped the new concepts presented in class.

teachableness

IPA: /ˈtiːtʃəblnəs/

KK: /ˈtiːtʃəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to learn from others or to be taught.

Example: Her teachableness made her a great student in the classroom.

teacher

IPA: //ˈtiːtʃər//

KK: /ˈtiːtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to help others learn by providing instruction and guidance.

Example: The teacher explained the lesson clearly to the students.

teacherly

IPA: /ˈtiːtʃərli/

KK: /ˈtiːtʃərli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a teacher, often suggesting a tone or manner that is instructive or educational.

Example: Her teacherly approach made the complex subject much easier to understand.

teaching

IPA: /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of helping others learn or understand something.

Example: The teaching methods used in this school are very effective.

noun

Definition: The work or activity of helping others learn, usually done by a teacher.

Example: Her teaching style makes learning enjoyable for all her students.

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