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Exam: TOEFL

widen

IPA: /ˈwaɪdən/

KK: /ˈwaɪdən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something larger in width or to increase its width.

Example: The construction workers will widen the road to allow for more traffic.

widening

IPA: /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is becoming broader or more extensive in width.

Example: The widening road made it easier for cars to pass each other.

noun

Definition: The process of making something wider or broader.

Example: The widening of the road will help reduce traffic congestion.

verb

Definition: To make something larger in width or to increase the distance between two points.

Example: The road is widening to accommodate more traffic.

widespread

IPA: //ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd//

KK: /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is common or found in many places or among many people.

Example: The use of smartphones has become widespread in recent years.

wield

IPA: /wiːld/

KK: /wild/

transitive verb

Definition: To use or control something, especially a tool or weapon, with skill and confidence.

Example: He can wield a sword like a master.

wieldy

IPA: /ˈwiːldi/

KK: /ˈwiːldi/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to handle or control.

Example: The tool is lightweight and very wieldy, making it perfect for beginners.

wilful

IPA: /ˈwɪlfəl/

KK: /ˈwɪlfəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is determined to do what they want, even if it is wrong or unreasonable.

Example: Her wilful refusal to listen to advice led to many problems.

wilfully

IPA: /ˈwɪl.fəli/

KK: /ˈwɪl.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intentional and done with purpose, often implying a disregard for consequences.

Example: She wilfully ignored the warning signs and continued with her plan.

wilier

IPA: /ˈwɪliər/

KK: /ˈwɪliər/

adjective

Definition: More clever and tricky than someone or something else, often in a way that is deceitful or cunning.

Example: She was wilier than her opponents, always finding a way to outsmart them.

wiliness

IPA: /ˈwɪlɪnəs/

KK: /ˈwɪlɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clever in a deceitful way, often used to achieve one's goals through trickery or cunning.

Example: Her wiliness helped her navigate the tricky negotiations successfully.

will

IPA: /wɪl/

KK: /wɪl/

auxiliary verb

Definition: This word is used to express future actions, intentions, or predictions. It shows what someone plans to do or what is expected to happen.

Example: I will finish my homework before dinner.

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a decision or choice about something; to express a desire or intention.

Example: I will go to the store later today.

noun

Definition: A legal document that states how a person's belongings should be distributed after they die.

Example: She wrote her will to ensure her children would inherit her house.

transitive verb

Definition: To decide on or choose something, often with determination or force; to decree or order something; to grant something in a legal document, or to try to make something happen through strong desire or intention.

Example: She willed herself to finish the race despite being tired.

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