Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A type of bacteria that are usually rod-shaped and can form spores. They mostly live in environments without oxygen, like soil or the intestines, and some can cause diseases such as botulism and tetanus.

Example: Clostridium bacteria are important in both soil health and human diseases.

Definition: The act of finishing something or the state of being finished, often providing a sense of resolution or peace after a difficult experience.

Example: After many discussions, the team finally reached closure on the project.

Definition: To bring something to an end or conclusion, especially in a formal or official way.

Example: The committee decided to closure the debate after several hours of discussion.

Definition: To change from a liquid to a thickened mass, often due to the process of coagulation.

Example: The blood began to clot after the injury.

Definition: A thick mass or lump formed when a liquid, especially blood, changes from a liquid to a solid state.

Example: After the injury, a clot formed in his wound to stop the bleeding.

Definition: To make a liquid thick or to form into a mass, often used in reference to blood or other fluids.

Example: The doctor explained how the injury caused the blood to clot quickly.

Definition: To put clothes on someone or something; to dress or cover with garments.

Example: She decided to clothe the doll in a beautiful dress.

Definition: A method used in meetings or legislative bodies to end discussion and proceed to a vote on a proposal or issue.

Example: The senator called for cloture to end the lengthy debate on the bill.

Definition: To end a debate or discussion in a formal setting, especially in a legislative body, by setting a time limit for further discussion.

Example: The senator called for cloture to end the lengthy debate on the bill.

Definition: Having many clouds in the sky, making it look gray and not sunny.

Example: The weather forecast says it will be cloudy all day.

Definition: To become overly rich or sweet, to the point that it is unpleasant or tiresome.

Example: The dessert was so sweet that it began to cloy after just a few bites.

Definition: To make someone feel sick or tired by giving them too much of something that is sweet or rich.

Example: The dessert was so rich that it began to cloy after just a few bites.

Definition: Something that is overly sweet or sentimental, to the point of being unpleasant or distasteful.

Example: The dessert was so cloying that I could only eat a few bites before feeling sick.

Definition: To cause someone to feel disgusted or tired by being too sweet, rich, or sentimental.

Example: The dessert was so cloying that I could only eat a few bites before feeling sick.

Definition: In a way that is overly sweet or rich, often to the point of being unpleasant.

Example: The dessert was cloyingly sweet, making it hard to enjoy after a few bites.

Definition: Relating to a type of test where words are removed from a text and the person taking the test must fill in the blanks to show their understanding of the material.

Example: The teacher used a cloze exercise to assess the students' reading comprehension skills.