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Exam: TOEFL

upright

IPA: /ˈʌp.raɪt/

KK: /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

adjective

Definition: In a vertical position or standing straight; also refers to being morally correct or honest.

Example: He always tries to be an upright person in his dealings with others.

adverb

Definition: In a vertical position; standing or sitting straight up.

Example: She prefers to walk upright rather than slouching.

noun

Definition: A position or state where something is vertical or standing straight up.

Example: The artist painted a beautiful picture of an upright piano.

transitive verb

Definition: To put something back in a vertical position after it has fallen or been turned over.

Example: The workers uprighted the fallen sign after the storm.

uprightly

IPA: /ˈʌp.raɪt.li/

KK: /ˈʌpˌraɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a straight or vertical position; behaving in a morally good or honest way.

Example: She stood uprightly, showing confidence and poise.

uprightness

IPA: /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

KK: /ˈʌpˌraɪt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being morally correct, honest, and having strong principles.

Example: Her uprightness in dealing with others earned her great respect.

uprise

IPA: /ˈʌpraɪz/

KK: /ˈʌpraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To rise up or stand up from a lower position; to ascend or move upward.

Example: The sun will uprise in the morning, bringing light to the world.

noun

Definition: A movement or action of rising up, often used to describe a rebellion or an increase in something.

Example: The uprise of the community against injustice was inspiring.

uprising

IPA: /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A situation where a group of people rise up against their government or authority, often to protest or demand change.

Example: The citizens organized an uprising to challenge the unfair laws imposed by the government.

uproar

IPA: /ˈʌprɔːr/

KK: /ˈʌproʊr/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is a lot of noise and confusion, often because people are excited or angry.

Example: The uproar in the crowd made it hard to hear the speaker.

uproarious

IPA: //ʌˈprɔːriəs//

KK: /ʌproʊˈɛrɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Causing a lot of laughter or being very funny; also describes something that is loud and lively.

Example: The comedian's uproarious performance had everyone in stitches.

uproariously

IPA: //ʌˈprɔːriəsli//

KK: /ʌˈproʊrɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very funny or causes a lot of laughter and excitement.

Example: The comedian told jokes that made the audience laugh uproariously.

uproariousness

IPA: //ʌˈprɔːriəsnəs//

KK: /ʌproʊˈɛrɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: A state of being very noisy and full of laughter, often causing a lot of excitement or chaos.

Example: The uproariousness of the crowd made it hard to hear the speaker.

upset

IPA: /ʌpˈsɛt/

KK: /ʌpˈsɛt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sad, worried, or angry because something has gone wrong or is not as expected.

Example: She was upset when she heard the bad news.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become disturbed or emotionally troubled.

Example: She tends to get upset when things don't go her way.

noun

Definition: A situation where something is disturbed or thrown into disorder, often causing emotional distress or a surprising defeat in a competition.

Example: The team's upset in the championship game shocked everyone.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel unhappy, worried, or disturbed; to make something go wrong or be in disorder.

Example: The news of the accident really upset her.

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