Exam: TOEFL

Definition: To be destroyed or ruined, often in a dramatic or violent way.

Example: The ship began to wreck during the storm.

Definition: A damaged or destroyed object, often referring to a vehicle or ship that has been broken apart, or a person who is in a very poor physical or mental state.

Example: The old car was just a wreck after the accident.

Definition: To cause something to be destroyed or severely damaged, often in a collision or accident.

Example: The storm wrecked the old boat that had been anchored in the harbor.

Definition: The remains or debris of something that has been destroyed or damaged, often in an accident or disaster.

Example: After the storm, the wreckage of the ship was scattered along the shore.

Definition: In a way that causes strong emotional pain or distress.

Example: The movie ended wrenchingly, leaving the audience in tears.

Definition: To engage in a physical struggle or contest, often involving grappling and holds, or to deal with a difficult problem or challenge.

Example: He had to wrestle with his decision to move to a new city.

Definition: A struggle or contest, especially in wrestling, where two people try to overpower each other.

Example: The wrestle between the two competitors was intense and exciting to watch.

Definition: To engage in a physical struggle or contest, often involving grappling and holds, typically in a sport or match.

Example: He decided to wrestle with his opponent in the championship match.

Definition: A person who is very unhappy, unfortunate, or considered despicable.

Example: He felt like a wretch after losing his job and being unable to support his family.

Definition: Feeling very unhappy or in a very bad condition; miserable or of poor quality.

Example: After the storm, the wretched house was left in ruins.

Definition: The most miserable or unhappy; in a very bad condition.

Example: After the storm, the wretchedest part of the town was left in ruins.

Definition: In a very unhappy or unfortunate way.

Example: She wretchedly accepted her defeat in the competition.

Definition: A condition of great unhappiness or suffering, often due to difficult circumstances.

Example: The wretchedness of the refugees was evident as they struggled to find food and shelter.

Definition: To create small lines or folds in a surface, especially skin or fabric.

Example: As she smiled, her eyes began to wrinkle with joy.

Definition: A small line or crease on a surface, often caused by folding or crumpling, or a mark on the skin that appears with age.

Example: She noticed a wrinkle on her forehead when she looked in the mirror.

Definition: To create folds or lines in a surface, often referring to fabric or skin.

Example: She tried to wrinkle the paper to give it an old look.