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Exam: TOEFL

vein

IPA: /veɪn/

KK: /ven/

noun

Definition: A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart, or a line or pattern in materials like wood or marble.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's vein to check for any issues with blood flow.

transitive verb

Definition: To decorate or supply something with lines or patterns that resemble veins.

Example: The artist decided to vein the sculpture with intricate designs.

veinous

IPA: /ˈveɪnəs/

KK: /ˈveɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has veins or is related to veins.

Example: The artist painted a veinous pattern on the canvas to represent the flow of life.

velarization

IPA: /ˌvɛləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /vɛlərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of producing a sound by raising the back of the tongue towards the soft part of the roof of the mouth.

Example: In linguistics, velarization can change the quality of certain consonant sounds.

velarize

IPA: /ˈvɛləraɪz/

KK: /ˈvɛlərˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To produce a sound by moving the back of the tongue towards the soft part of the roof of the mouth.

Example: In phonetics, to velarize a consonant means to pronounce it with the back of the tongue raised.

velocity

IPA: /vɪˈlɛsɪti/

KK: /vɪˈlɑsɪti/

noun

Definition: The speed at which something moves or happens.

Example: The velocity of the car increased as it went downhill.

venal

IPA: /ˈviːnəl/

KK: /ˈvinl/

adjective

Definition: Willing to do dishonest things in exchange for money; corrupt.

Example: The venal politician accepted bribes to change the law.

venally

IPA: /ˈviːnəli/

KK: /ˈvɛnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a willingness to be dishonest or corrupt for personal gain.

Example: The politician acted venally, accepting bribes to influence his decisions.

vendetta

IPA: /vɛnˈdɛtə/

KK: /vɛnˈdɛtə/

noun

Definition: A long-lasting and often violent conflict or feud, usually involving revenge between families or groups.

Example: The two families have been involved in a vendetta for generations, seeking revenge for past wrongs.

venerability

IPA: /ˌvɛnəˈræbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˈvɛnərəbəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being respected and admired because of age, wisdom, or character.

Example: The venerability of the old professor earned him great respect among his students.

venerable

IPA: /ˈvɛnərəbl/

KK: /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Deserving respect because of age, wisdom, or character, often associated with someone who has a long history or significant achievements.

Example: The venerable professor shared his knowledge with students eager to learn.

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