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Exam: TOEFL

underhand

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌhænd/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌhænd/

adjective

Definition: Describing an action that is done in a sneaky or dishonest way, often to deceive others.

Example: He made an underhand move to win the game, surprising everyone.

adverb

Definition: In a secretive or sly manner, often used to describe actions that are not straightforward or are done in a hidden way.

Example: He passed the note underhand to avoid being seen.

underhanded

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌhændɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions that are secretive and dishonest, often involving trickery or deceit.

Example: His underhanded tactics in the game made him unpopular among his teammates.

underhandedly

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈhændədli/

KK: /ʌndərˈhændədli/

adverb

Definition: In a secretive or dishonest way, often to achieve something unfairly.

Example: He underhandedly took credit for her work during the meeting.

underinflation

IPA: /ˌʌndərɪnˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /ʌndərɪnˈfleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where the inflation of something, like vehicle tires, is not sufficient or is below the recommended level.

Example: The car's performance suffered due to underinflation of the tires.

underlie

IPA: /ˌʌndəˈlaɪ/

KK: /ʌndərˈlaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To be the basis or support for something; to be located beneath or underneath.

Example: The principles of fairness and justice underlie our legal system.

underline

IPA: /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A line drawn underneath a word or phrase to show that it is important or to emphasize it.

Example: The teacher asked us to underline the key points in the text.

transitive verb

Definition: To draw a line beneath something, usually to highlight or emphasize it.

Example: In her notes, she decided to underline the most important points.

underling

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A person who has a lower rank or position than someone else, often working for them or under their authority.

Example: The manager often relied on his underlings to complete the tasks he assigned.

underlining

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌlaɪnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌlaɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of drawing a line beneath a word or phrase to highlight it or show its importance.

Example: The teacher used underlining to emphasize the key points in the text.

underlying

IPA: /ˈʌndəˌlaɪɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌlaɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is beneath the surface or fundamental to a situation, often not immediately obvious.

Example: The underlying issues in the discussion were not addressed.

underlyingly

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋli/

KK: /ʌndərˈlaɪɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is fundamental or basic to something, often not immediately obvious.

Example: The issues underlyingly affect the community's well-being.

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