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Exam: TOEFL

climax

IPA: /ˈklaɪmæks/

KK: /ˈklaɪmæks/

noun

Definition: The most intense or important point in a story, event, or situation, often marking a turning point or conclusion.

Example: The climax of the movie left the audience on the edge of their seats.

transitive verb

Definition: To reach the most intense or exciting point in a story, event, or situation.

Example: The movie's climax left the audience on the edge of their seats.

climb

IPA: /klaɪm/

KK: /klaɪm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move upward using your hands and feet, or to grow upward like some plants.

Example: The children love to climb trees in the park.

noun

Definition: An act of moving upward, especially by using the hands and feet; it can also refer to a steep place that needs to be ascended.

Example: The climb to the mountain peak was challenging but rewarding.

transitive verb

Definition: To go up or ascend something, often using your hands and feet.

Example: She decided to climb the steep hill to get a better view.

climbdown

IPA: /ˈklaɪmˌdaʊn/

KK: /ˈklaɪmˌdaʊn/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone changes their mind or position, usually after pressure or criticism, and admits they were wrong.

Example: After much debate, the politician made a climbdown on his previous stance regarding the new law.

clinching

IPA: /ˈklɪnʧɪŋ/

KK: /ˈklɪnʧɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that decisively resolves an issue or argument, making it clear and final.

Example: The clinching evidence proved his innocence beyond doubt.

verb

Definition: To secure or settle something firmly, often used in the context of achieving a decisive victory or agreement.

Example: The team is clinching the championship title after a hard-fought season.

clinic

IPA: /ˈklɪnɪk/

KK: /ˈklɪnɪk/

noun

Definition: A place where people receive medical treatment or advice, usually for outpatients, and often part of a hospital or medical school.

Example: She visited the clinic to get a check-up and some vaccinations.

clinical

IPA: /ˈklɪnɪkəl/

KK: /ˈklɪnɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the observation and treatment of patients in a medical setting, often emphasizing a scientific and objective approach.

Example: The doctor made a clinical assessment of the patient's condition during the examination.

clinically

IPA: /ˈklɪnɪkli/

KK: /ˈklɪnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the observation and treatment of patients, often in a scientific or analytical manner.

Example: The doctor assessed the patient's condition clinically before making a diagnosis.

clinician

IPA: //klɪˈnɪʃən//

KK: /klɪˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A health professional who works directly with patients in a clinical setting, such as doctors, nurses, or therapists.

Example: The clinician provided excellent care to all of her patients.

clip

IPA: /klɪp/

KK: /klɪp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly or at a fast pace.

Example: The runner began to clip along the track as the race started.

noun

Definition: A small device used to hold things together, or a short part taken from a longer video or audio recording.

Example: I watched a clip from my favorite movie online.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut or trim something, often with scissors or a similar tool.

Example: She decided to clip the edges of the paper to make it look neat.

clipping

IPA: /ˈklɪp.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈklɪpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A piece that has been cut off or removed from something, often referring to a section taken from a newspaper or magazine.

Example: She saved the clipping from the newspaper about the local event.

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