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Exam: TOEFL

acoustic

IPA: /əˈkuːstɪk/

KK: /əˈkuːstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to sound or the sense of hearing, often used to describe things that help control or absorb sound, or musical instruments that produce sound naturally without electronic enhancement.

Example: The concert featured an acoustic guitar performance that captivated the audience.

noun

Definition: A type of musical instrument that produces sound naturally, without electronic amplification.

Example: The acoustic of the concert hall greatly enhanced the performance of the musicians.

acoustical

IPA: /əˈkuːstɪkəl/

KK: /əˈkuːstɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to sound or the science of sound, especially how it is heard or produced.

Example: The acoustical design of the concert hall enhances the sound quality of performances.

acoustically

IPA: /əˈkuːstɪkli/

KK: /əˈkuːstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to sound or the science of sound, often referring to how sound is produced or heard.

Example: The concert hall was designed acoustically to enhance the sound quality of the performances.

acoustician

IPA: /əˈkuːstɪʃən/

KK: /əˈkuːstɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A person who studies sound and how it travels, often working in fields like music, engineering, or architecture.

Example: The acoustician was called to improve the sound quality in the concert hall.

acquaint

IPA: /əˈkwɛɪnt/

KK: /əˈkwānt/

transitive verb

Definition: To help someone learn about or become familiar with something or someone.

Example: I would like to acquaint you with the new policies at our company.

acquainted

IPA: /əˈkwɛɪntɪd/

KK: /əˈkwāntəd/

adjective

Definition: Having knowledge of or being familiar with someone or something.

Example: I am well acquainted with the rules of the game.

acquiesce

IPA: /ˈakwēˌes/

KK: /ˈækwēˌes/

intransitive verb

Definition: To agree to something or accept it without arguing or expressing strong feelings about it.

Example: After much debate, she decided to acquiesce to their demands.

acquiescence

IPA: /ˌækwɪˈɛsəns/

KK: /ˌækwēˈes(ə)ns/

noun

Definition: This word refers to the act of accepting or agreeing to something quietly or without objection, often without expressing any strong feelings about it.

Example: Her acquiescence to the proposal surprised everyone in the meeting.

acquiescent

IPA: /ˌækwɪˈɛsənt/

KK: /ˌækwɪˈɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is willing to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance. It often implies a sense of passiveness or compliance.

Example: She was acquiescent in the face of her parents' demands, agreeing to their plans without protest.

acquiescently

IPA: /ˌækwɪˈɛsəntli/

KK: /ˌækwɪˈɛsəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows willingness to accept or agree to something without protest.

Example: She acquiescently accepted the terms of the contract, even though she had reservations.

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