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Exam: TOEFL

adjuration

IPA: //ˌædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən//

KK: /ædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A serious and heartfelt request or appeal, often made with a sense of urgency.

Example: The priest made an adjuration for peace during the service.

adjure

IPA: /əˈdʒʊr/

KK: /ədˈʒʊr/

transitive verb

Definition: To earnestly request or command someone to do something, often with a sense of urgency or seriousness.

Example: The lawyer adjured the witness to tell the truth during the trial.

adjust

IPA: /əˈdʒʌst/

KK: /əˈdʒʌst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change or modify oneself in order to fit into a new situation or to meet different conditions.

Example: She had to adjust to the new environment after moving to a different country.

transitive verb

Definition: To change something slightly to make it better or more suitable for a particular purpose.

Example: She had to adjust the settings on her camera before taking the picture.

adjustability

IPA: /əˌdʒʌstəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /əˌdʒʌstəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to change or be changed to fit different conditions or needs.

Example: The adjustability of the chair makes it suitable for people of different heights.

adjustable

IPA: /əˈdʒʌstəbl/

KK: /əˈdʒʌstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be changed or modified to fit different needs or conditions.

Example: The chair is adjustable, allowing users to change its height for comfort.

adjusted

IPA: /əˈdʒʌstɪd/

KK: /əˈdʒʌstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Changed or arranged to fit or work better in a specific situation or to meet certain needs. This can also refer to someone who has found a good balance in their life or relationships.

Example: The adjusted settings on the machine improved its performance significantly.

adjustment

IPA: /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

KK: /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

noun

Definition: A change made to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable. This can involve correcting, modifying, or settling something.

Example: After reviewing the budget, the manager made an adjustment to the project costs.

adjutant

IPA: //ˈædʒʊtənt//

KK: /ˈædʒʊtənt/

noun

Definition: A person who assists a commanding officer, especially in military settings, by handling administrative tasks and correspondence.

Example: The adjutant prepared the necessary documents for the upcoming mission.

adjuvant

IPA: //ˈædʒʊvənt//

KK: /ˈædʒʊvənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that helps or supports another thing, especially in medical or therapeutic contexts. It is often used to refer to treatments or substances that assist in the effectiveness of primary therapies.

Example: The doctor recommended an adjuvant therapy to enhance the effectiveness of the primary treatment.

noun

Definition: A substance that is added to a medication or treatment to improve its effectiveness or enhance its effects.

Example: The doctor prescribed an adjuvant to enhance the effectiveness of the primary medication.

administer

IPA: //ədˈmɪnɪstər//

KK: /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To manage or oversee something, often in a formal or official capacity.

Example: The committee will administer the new policy starting next month.

transitive verb

Definition: To give or manage something, such as medicine or an oath, in a formal way. It can also mean to oversee or take care of something.

Example: The nurse will administer the medication to the patient at 8 PM.

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