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Exam: TOEFL

boil

IPA: /bɔɪl/

KK: /bɔɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reach a temperature where a liquid turns into vapor, often producing bubbles and steam.

Example: The water will boil if you heat it enough.

noun

Definition: A painful swelling on the skin filled with pus, often caused by an infection, or a situation where a liquid is agitated and bubbling.

Example: He had a boil on his arm that needed to be treated by a doctor.

transitive verb

Definition: To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns into vapor.

Example: I will boil the water before making tea.

boiling

IPA: /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Heated to a very high temperature, often to the point where it turns into vapor; can also describe someone who is very angry or upset.

Example: The boiling water was ready for the pasta.

adverb

Definition: In a very intense or extreme way, often used to describe strong feelings or conditions.

Example: She was boiling mad when she found out the truth.

boisterous

IPA: /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

KK: /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is very loud, energetic, and full of life, often in a way that is not controlled or restrained.

Example: The boisterous crowd cheered loudly during the concert.

boisterously

IPA: /ˈbɔɪstərəsli/

KK: /ˈbɔɪstərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful.

Example: The children played boisterously in the park, laughing and shouting.

boisterousness

IPA: //ˈbɔɪstərəsnəs//

KK: /ˈbɔɪstərəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a lively or rowdy way.

Example: The boisterousness of the children playing in the park filled the air with laughter.

bold

IPA: /boʊld/

KK: /boʊld/

adjective

Definition: Showing courage and confidence; not afraid to take risks or stand out.

Example: She made a bold decision to start her own business.

bolder

IPA: //ˈboʊldər//

KK: /ˈboʊldər/

adjective

Definition: More daring or courageous than someone or something else; showing a willingness to take risks or be confident.

Example: She made a bolder choice by deciding to travel alone.

boldest

IPA: /ˈboʊldɪst/

KK: /boʊldɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most daring or courageous; showing a willingness to take risks or face challenges.

Example: She was the boldest of all the contestants, taking on the toughest challenges without fear.

boldface

IPA: //ˈboʊldfeɪs//

KK: /boʊldfeɪs/

adjective

Definition: Printed in a thick and heavy style that makes the text stand out.

Example: The title of the book was written in boldface to grab attention.

noun

Definition: A style of printing where the letters are darker and thicker than normal, making them stand out more on the page.

Example: The title of the book was printed in boldface to grab the reader's attention.

transitive verb

Definition: To print or display text in a thicker, darker font style to make it stand out.

Example: Please boldface the important points in your report so they are easy to find.

boldly

IPA: /ˈboʊldli/

KK: /boʊldli/

adverb

Definition: In a confident and courageous way, without fear of the consequences.

Example: She boldly expressed her opinion during the meeting.

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