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Exam: TOEFL

uveitis

IPA: /juːˈviːɪtɪs/

KK: /juːˈviːɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, known as the uvea, which can lead to vision problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with uveitis after she reported blurred vision and eye pain.

uvula

IPA: /ˈjuːvjʊlə/

KK: /ˈjuːvjʊlə/

noun

Definition: A small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down from the back of the roof of the mouth.

Example: The doctor examined my throat and pointed out my uvula.

uvulitis

IPA: /juˈvjuːlɪtɪs/

KK: /juˈvjuːlɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the uvula, the small fleshy part at the back of the throat, becomes swollen or inflamed.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with uvulitis after she complained of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

vacancy

IPA: /ˈveɪkənsi/

KK: /ˈveɪkənsi/

noun

Definition: A position or space that is not filled or occupied, such as a job opening or an empty room.

Example: The hotel had a vacancy for the weekend, so we decided to stay there.

vacant

IPA: /ˈveɪ.kənt/

KK: /ˈveɪkənt/

adjective

Definition: Empty or not occupied; having no contents or activities.

Example: The house has been vacant for several months.

vacantly

IPA: /ˈveɪkəntli/

KK: /ˈveɪkəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of thought or attention; without any expression or interest.

Example: She stared vacantly at the wall, lost in her thoughts.

vacate

IPA: /vəˈkeɪt/

KK: /vəˈkeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To leave a place or position, especially to make it available for someone else.

Example: They decided to vacate the apartment at the end of the month.

transitive verb

Definition: To leave a place that you have been occupying or to make it empty.

Example: They decided to vacate the apartment at the end of the month.

vacation

IPA: /vəˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /vəˈkeɪʃən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take time off from work or school to relax or travel.

Example: We decided to vacation in Hawaii this summer.

noun

Definition: A time when someone takes a break from work or school to relax or travel.

Example: We are planning a vacation to the beach next month.

vacationer

IPA: /vəˈkeɪʃənər/

KK: /vəˈkeɪʃənər/

noun

Definition: A person who is taking a break from work or daily activities to travel or relax.

Example: During the summer, many vacationers flock to the beach to enjoy the sun.

vacationist

IPA: /vəˈkeɪʃənɪst/

KK: /vəˈkeɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is taking a break from work or daily activities to travel or relax.

Example: During the summer, many vacationists flock to the beach to enjoy the sun and sand.

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