Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Having the effect of persuading someone not to do something; intended to discourage or prevent an action.

Example: The teacher gave a dissuasive speech to discourage students from cheating on exams.

Definition: In a way that tries to convince someone not to do something.

Example: She spoke dissuasively, hoping to change his mind about the risky plan.

Definition: A word that has two syllables.

Example: The word 'happy' is a disyllable because it has two syllables: hap-py.

Definition: Located far from a reference point, especially in relation to the body or a specific structure.

Example: The doctor explained that the distal end of the bone is further from the center of the body.

Definition: In a direction away from the center of the body or point of attachment.

Example: The doctor explained that the injury was located distally from the main joint.

Definition: Not being close in space or time; the amount of space between two points or the extent of separation between things.

Example: The distance between the two cities is about 200 miles.

Definition: The amount of space between two points or places, or the extent of an area.

Example: The distance between the two cities is about 200 miles.

Definition: To make something seem far away or to leave it far behind.

Example: She managed to distance herself from the negative influences in her life.

Definition: Far away in space or time; not close or near.

Example: She lives in a distant city, far from her hometown.

Definition: In a way that is far away in space or time; not close or near.

Example: She looked at him distantly, as if her mind was elsewhere.

Definition: The condition of being far away in space or time.

Example: The distantness of the mountains made them look small in the distance.

Definition: A feeling of dislike or aversion towards something.

Example: She expressed her distaste for the new policy at the meeting.

Definition: To have a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards something.

Example: She expressed her distaste for the new policy during the meeting.