Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A person who supports or promotes the idea of destroying something, often referring to social systems or institutions.

Example: The destructionist argued that the current system needed to be completely overhauled.

Definition: Causing harm or damage to something, often leading to destruction or ruin.

Example: The hurricane had a destructive impact on the coastal towns.

Definition: In a way that causes damage or destruction.

Example: The storm destructively altered the landscape, leaving behind fallen trees and debris.

Definition: The condition of causing great damage or harm.

Example: The destructiveness of the storm left the town in ruins.

Definition: The quality or ability to cause destruction or damage.

Example: The destructivity of the earthquake was evident in the widespread damage it caused.

Definition: To remove sulfur from a substance, like oil or gases, to make it cleaner or safer.

Example: The factory uses a process to desulfur the exhaust gases before releasing them into the air.

Definition: The process of taking sulfur out of a material, like gas or oil, to make it cleaner and less harmful.

Example: Desulfurization is important for reducing pollution from power plants.

Definition: In a way that is not focused or consistent, often jumping from one thing to another without a clear plan.

Example: The students worked desultorily, moving from one topic to another without finishing any of them.

Definition: Lacking a clear plan or purpose; random and disconnected in thought or action.

Example: His desultory remarks during the meeting made it hard to follow the main topic.

Definition: To remove something from being connected or attached to something else.

Example: He decided to detach the trailer from the car before parking.