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Exam: TOEFL

understudied

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈstʌdɪd/

KK: /ʌndərˈstʌdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not studied enough or not given enough attention in research or analysis.

Example: The effects of the drug on long-term health are still understudied.

verb

Definition: To have been a substitute performer for a role in a play or show, learning the part in case the main actor is unable to perform.

Example: She understudied the lead role in the play, ready to step in if needed.

understudy

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

intransitive verb

Definition: To learn a role in a play or performance so that you can take the place of the main actor if needed.

Example: She is understudying the lead role in the upcoming play.

noun

Definition: A person who is trained to take the place of another performer if needed, especially in a play or show.

Example: The understudy was ready to step in if the lead actor couldn't perform.

transitive verb

Definition: To learn a role in a play or performance so that you can take the place of the main actor if needed.

Example: She understudied the lead role in the play, ready to step in if the actress was unable to perform.

undertake

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

KK: /ʌndərˈteɪk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take on a responsibility or task, often involving effort or commitment.

Example: She decided to undertake the project despite its challenges.

transitive verb

Definition: To take on a responsibility or task, often involving effort or commitment.

Example: She decided to undertake the project despite its challenges.

undertaker

IPA: //ˈʌndərˌteɪkər//

KK: /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial and to organize funerals.

Example: The undertaker helped the family plan the funeral service for their loved one.

undertaking

IPA: //ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ//

KK: /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A task or project that someone decides to do or take on, often involving effort or responsibility.

Example: Starting a new business is a big undertaking that requires careful planning.

undertaxed

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈtækst/

KK: /ʌndərˈtækst/

adjective

Definition: Describes a situation where someone or something is paying less tax than they should be, often resulting in a lower financial contribution to public services.

Example: Many wealthy individuals are considered undertaxed due to loopholes in the tax system.

undertenant

IPA: /ˈʌndəˌtɛnənt/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌtɛnənt/

noun

Definition: A person who rents property from another tenant instead of directly from the landlord.

Example: The undertenant signed a lease agreement with the primary tenant to occupy the apartment.

undertone

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌtoʊn/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌtoʊn/

noun

Definition: A subtle or hidden quality or meaning that is not immediately obvious, often found in speech or art.

Example: The artist used a warm undertone in the painting to evoke a sense of comfort.

undervaluation

IPA: /ˌʌndərˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ʌndərˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is given a lower value than it is worth.

Example: The undervaluation of the property led to a loss for the seller.

undervalue

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈvælju/

KK: /ʌndərˈvælju/

transitive verb

Definition: To consider something as less important or valuable than it really is.

Example: Many people undervalue their own skills and talents.

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