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Exam: TOEFL

demonstratively

IPA: /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈmoʊnstrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows or expresses something clearly, often through actions or gestures.

Example: She waved her hand demonstratively to get everyone's attention.

demonstrator

IPA: /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who shows or explains how something works, often in a public setting, or a product used to show its features to potential buyers.

Example: The demonstrator explained how the new software could improve productivity.

demonym

IPA: /ˈdɛmənɪm/

KK: /ˈdɛmənɪm/

noun

Definition: A word that describes a person from a specific place, usually based on the name of that place.

Example: The term 'New Yorker' is a demonym for someone from New York City.

demoralization

IPA: /dɪˌmɔːrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌmɔrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of weakening someone's spirit or confidence, often leading to a loss of hope or motivation.

Example: The team's demoralization after the defeat was evident in their lack of enthusiasm during practice.

demoralizer

IPA: /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzər/

KK: /dɪˈmɔrəlˌaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes someone to lose confidence or hope.

Example: The constant criticism from his boss was a real demoralizer for the team.

demoralizing

IPA: /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone to lose confidence or hope; making them feel discouraged.

Example: The team's loss was demoralizing, leaving the players feeling defeated.

verb

Definition: To make someone lose confidence or hope, often by making them feel defeated or discouraged.

Example: The constant criticism from his coach was demoralizing for the young athlete.

demoralizingly

IPA: /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋli/

KK: /dɪˈmɔrəlˌaɪzɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes someone to lose confidence or hope.

Example: The team's constant losses affected their performance demoralizingly.

demotics

IPA: /dɪˈmɒtɪks/

KK: /dɪˈmɒtɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of the social and cultural aspects of people, often related to how they live and interact in society.

Example: The researchers focused on demotics to understand community behaviors and social structures.

demulcent

IPA: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/

KK: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a soothing or softening effect, often used to describe substances that relieve irritation or discomfort.

Example: The demulcent properties of the herbal tea helped to calm her sore throat.

noun

Definition: A substance that is smooth and soothing, often used to relieve pain in irritated or inflamed areas of the body, especially in mucous membranes.

Example: The doctor recommended a demulcent to help soothe her sore throat.

demultiplexer

IPA: /ˌdiːˌmʌltɪˈplɛksər/

KK: /dɛˈmʌltɪˌplɛksər/

noun

Definition: A device that takes a single input signal and splits it into multiple output signals, allowing for the separation of combined signals.

Example: The engineer used a demultiplexer to route the data signals to different devices.

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