Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Causing something to change its shape, appearance, or meaning in a way that is not accurate or true.

Example: The funhouse mirrors are distorting, making people look much taller or shorter than they really are.

Definition: To change something so that it no longer looks or sounds normal or true, often in a way that makes it misleading or incorrect.

Example: The funhouse mirror was distorting my reflection, making me look much taller and thinner than I really am.

Definition: A change or alteration that makes something look or sound different from what it really is, often leading to a false impression or representation.

Example: The distortion in the photograph made it hard to recognize the original image.

Definition: To cause someone to stop paying attention to something or to change their focus to something else.

Example: The loud music can easily distract students from their studies.

Definition: Easily distracted or unable to concentrate on a task due to interruptions or distractions.

Example: Some people are more distractable than others when trying to focus on their work.

Definition: Not able to focus because your attention is pulled away by something else.

Example: She felt distracted by the noise outside while trying to study.

Definition: In a way that shows someone is not paying full attention to something because their mind is on other things.

Example: She listened distractedly to the lecture while thinking about her upcoming exam.

Definition: Able to be easily diverted from focus or attention.

Example: Some people are more distractible than others when trying to concentrate on a task.

Definition: In a way that causes someone to lose focus or attention.

Example: The loud music was distractingly loud during the meeting.

Definition: Something that takes your attention away from what you are supposed to be doing.

Example: The loud music was a major distraction while I was studying.

Definition: Causing someone to lose focus or attention.

Example: The loud music was very distractive while I was trying to study.