Exam: TOEFL

Definition: A person who teaches or guides visitors in a museum, art gallery, or educational institution, often without being a regular faculty member.

Example: The docent provided an informative tour of the art gallery, explaining the history behind each painting.

Definition: Willing to be taught or controlled; easy to manage or lead.

Example: The docile puppy followed its owner everywhere without hesitation.

Definition: In a way that shows a willingness to be controlled or led; submissively or obediently.

Example: The dog docilely followed its owner's commands during training.

Definition: The quality of being easily taught, led, or controlled; a gentle and submissive nature.

Example: The dog's docility made it easy for the trainer to teach it new tricks.

Definition: To arrive at a place where ships are loaded and unloaded.

Example: The boat will dock at the harbor in the evening.

Definition: A place where ships or boats are parked or loaded and unloaded, often found at a waterfront. It can also refer to a platform for loading cargo from trucks or trains.

Example: The cargo ship was scheduled to arrive at the dock early in the morning.

Definition: To bring a vessel or vehicle into a place where it can be secured or stored, often next to a structure designed for this purpose.

Example: The captain decided to dock the ship early to avoid the storm.

Definition: A person who works at a dock, loading and unloading ships, or someone who is involved in the process of docking something.

Example: The docker skillfully loaded the cargo onto the ship.

Definition: A list of tasks or items that need to be completed, often used in legal contexts to refer to court cases or proceedings.

Example: The lawyer reviewed the docket to prepare for the upcoming court hearings.

Definition: To enter something into a list or record, especially in a legal context, such as a court calendar or proceedings.

Example: The lawyer decided to docket the case for the upcoming trial.

Definition: The act of connecting or securing something, such as a spacecraft or a vessel, to another object or location.

Example: The docking of the spacecraft was successful, allowing the astronauts to transfer supplies.

Definition: To bring a ship or boat into a dock or to secure it in a place for loading or unloading.

Example: The crew is docking the ship at the harbor to unload the cargo.

Definition: To practice medicine or provide medical care.

Example: She decided to doctor the injured bird back to health.

Definition: A person who is trained and licensed to treat people who are sick or injured.

Example: The doctor examined the patient and prescribed some medicine.

Definition: To change or modify something, often to improve it or make it more acceptable, sometimes in a way that is not honest.

Example: He decided to doctor the report to make it look better than it actually was.

Definition: Connected to the highest level of academic degree, usually involving advanced study and research.

Example: She is pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology.