Exam: TOEFL

Definition: To secretly plan or plot together, often for a specific purpose or goal.

Example: The group of friends decided to cabal about their surprise party for her.

Definition: A secret group of people who work together to plan something, often in a way that is not open or honest.

Example: The cabal met in secret to discuss their plans for the upcoming election.

Definition: Related to a group of advisors to a leader, often in government, or suitable for use in a storage unit.

Example: The cabinet members met to discuss new policies.

Definition: A piece of furniture with shelves, drawers, or compartments used for storing or displaying items, or a group of officials who advise a leader in government.

Example: The cabinet in the living room holds all of our family photos and keepsakes.

Definition: The skill or craft of making furniture, especially cabinets, from wood.

Example: He learned cabinetmaking from his father, who was a skilled craftsman.

Definition: To send a message using a cable system, often over long distances.

Example: They decided to cable their family about the good news.

Definition: A strong, flexible wire or group of wires used to carry electricity or signals, or a thick rope used in construction and other heavy tasks.

Example: The electrician installed a new cable to improve the power supply.

Definition: To send a message using a cable or to attach something with cables.

Example: The company decided to cable the new office with high-speed internet.

Definition: A broadcast or transmission of television content through cable television systems.

Example: The local news will cablecast at 6 PM tonight.

Definition: A location where taxis wait for passengers to pick them up.

Example: I waited at the cabstand for my ride to arrive.

Definition: A hidden place where things, especially supplies or valuables, are stored for future use.

Example: The hikers found a cache of food hidden in the woods.

Definition: To store something in a hidden place for future use.

Example: The software can cache frequently accessed data to improve performance.

Definition: Having a physical condition characterized by severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and weakness, often due to chronic illness or malnutrition.

Example: The patient appeared cachectic after months of battling the disease.

Definition: Stored data that has been saved for quick access later.

Example: The website loaded faster because the images were cached in the browser.

Definition: To store data temporarily in a special memory area so that it can be accessed more quickly in the future.

Example: The browser cached the website so it would load faster the next time I visited it.

Definition: A mark or quality that shows distinction, individuality, or authenticity; it can also refer to a commemorative design or seal used in postal services.

Example: The restaurant has a cachet that attracts many food critics and celebrities.