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Exam: TOEFL

chieftainship

IPA: /ˈtʃiːf.teɪn.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈtʃifˌteɪnˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a leader of a tribe or clan, often associated with authority and governance.

Example: The chieftainship of the tribe was passed down through generations.

childbearing

IPA: //ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛərɪŋ//

KK: /ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of having children, including pregnancy and childbirth.

Example: The childbearing years are often considered to be from the late teens to early thirties.

noun

Definition: The process of having a baby or giving birth.

Example: Childbearing can be a challenging but rewarding experience for many families.

childcare

IPA: /ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər/

KK: /ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛr/

noun

Definition: The process of looking after and caring for young children, often while their parents are at work or busy.

Example: Many parents rely on childcare services to help them manage their busy schedules.

childish

IPA: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

KK: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a child; often used to describe behavior that is immature or lacking in seriousness.

Example: His childish behavior at the party annoyed the adults.

childishly

IPA: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃli/

KK: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is typical of a child, often showing a lack of maturity or seriousness.

Example: He acted childishly when he didn't get his way.

childishness

IPA: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being immature or behaving like a child.

Example: His childishness often got him into trouble with his friends.

childlike

IPA: /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/

KK: /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities that are typical of a child, such as innocence and trustfulness.

Example: Her childlike wonder at the world made everyone smile.

childlikeness

IPA: /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk.nəs/

KK: /ˈtʃaɪldˌlaɪk.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being innocent, simple, and trusting, similar to a child.

Example: Her childlikeness made her very approachable and friendly.

chili

IPA: /ˈtʃɪli/

KK: /ˈtʃɪli/

noun

Definition: A type of pepper that can be hot or sweet, often used in cooking for flavoring. It can also refer to a dish made with meat and beans, usually spicy.

Example: I added some chili to the stew to make it spicier.

chiliastic

IPA: /ˌkɪl.iˈæs.tɪk/

KK: /ˈtʃɪliˌæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a belief in a future period of peace and happiness lasting a thousand years, often associated with religious or philosophical ideas.

Example: Many followers of the movement held chiliastic views about the future of humanity.

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