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Exam: TOEFL

checkmated

IPA: /ˈtʃɛkˌmeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈtʃɛkˌmeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: In a situation where a king in a game of chess cannot escape being captured, resulting in a loss; also used to describe a situation where someone faces an unavoidable defeat or loss.

Example: After a series of poor moves, he found himself in a checkmated position, unable to make any legal moves.

verb

Definition: To have put an opponent in a position in chess where they cannot escape defeat, resulting in the end of the game.

Example: The player checkmated his opponent in just twenty moves.

checkpoint

IPA: /ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/

KK: /ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/

noun

Definition: A place where something is checked or verified, often used in contexts like security or travel.

Example: The travelers had to stop at a checkpoint to show their identification.

checksum

IPA: /ˈtʃɛksʌm/

KK: /ˈtʃɛksʌm/

noun

Definition: A value calculated from a set of data to verify its integrity and check for errors during transmission or storage.

Example: The software uses a checksum to ensure that the downloaded file is not corrupted.

verb

Definition: To calculate a value that helps verify the integrity of data by detecting errors.

Example: The software will checksum the file to ensure it has not been corrupted.

checkup

IPA: /ˈtʃɛkʌp/

KK: /ˈtʃɛkˌʌp/

noun

Definition: A routine medical examination to check a person's health.

Example: I have a checkup scheduled with my doctor next week.

cheer

IPA: /tʃɪr/

KK: /tʃɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express joy or support by shouting or making sounds of encouragement.

Example: The crowd began to cheer when the team scored a goal.

noun

Definition: A shout or phrase used to show support or happiness, often done by a group of people, especially cheerleaders. It can also refer to a feeling of joy or a source of happiness.

Example: The crowd erupted in cheer when the team scored a goal.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel happy or to encourage them by shouting words of support or joy.

Example: The crowd cheered the team as they entered the stadium.

cheerful

IPA: /ˈtʃɪəfəl/

KK: /ˈtʃɪrfl/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing happiness and positivity; bright and pleasant.

Example: She always has a cheerful smile that brightens everyone's day.

cheerfully

IPA: /ˈtʃɪə.fəli/

KK: /ˈtʃɪr.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows happiness or joy.

Example: She smiled cheerfully as she greeted her friends.

cheerfulness

IPA: /ˈtʃɪəfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈtʃɪrflnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being happy and positive.

Example: Her cheerfulness brightened everyone's day.

cheerier

IPA: /ˈtʃɪəriə/

KK: /ˈtʃɪr.i.ər/

adjective

Definition: More cheerful or happy than someone or something else.

Example: She felt cheerier after receiving good news from her friend.

cheeriest

IPA: /ˈtʃɪəriəst/

KK: /ˈtʃɪr.i.ɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most happy and positive in mood or attitude.

Example: She was the cheeriest person at the party, always smiling and making others laugh.

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