Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Feeling very surprised and unable to speak because of shock.

Example: She was dumbfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

Definition: To be very surprised or shocked, often to the point of being unable to respond or think clearly.

Example: She was dumbfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

Definition: In a way that causes someone to be extremely surprised or shocked.

Example: The magician performed dumbfoundingly amazing tricks that left the audience speechless.

Definition: Feeling so surprised or shocked that you cannot speak or react.

Example: She was dumbstruck when she heard the unexpected news.

Definition: To surprise or shock someone so much that they are unable to respond or react.

Example: The unexpected news dumfounded everyone in the room.

Definition: Feeling very surprised and unable to speak because of it.

Example: She was dumfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

Definition: To be extremely surprised or shocked, often to the point of being unable to react or respond.

Example: She was dumfounded when she heard the unexpected news.

Definition: To fall or drop suddenly and heavily.

Example: The old tree branch dumped onto the ground after the storm.

Definition: A location where waste or unwanted items are disposed of, or a place where things are stored in a disorganized way.

Example: The city decided to close the old garbage dump due to environmental concerns.

Definition: To empty out a container or vehicle, or to discard something in a careless way.

Example: He decided to dump the old furniture in the alley.

Definition: The act of getting rid of something that is no longer needed or valuable, or selling goods at a very low price, often to gain an advantage in the market.

Example: The company faced criticism for dumping its products at prices lower than competitors.

Definition: To drop or dispose of something in a careless or hasty manner.

Example: He was dumping the old furniture in the alley behind the house.

Definition: A person who is not smart or has difficulty learning new things.

Example: He felt like a dunce when he couldn't solve the simple math problem.

Definition: To jump and score by putting the ball directly through the hoop in basketball, or to briefly go underwater.

Example: He decided to dunk the basketball during the game to impress the crowd.

Definition: A type of food that is dipped into a liquid or creamy substance, or a basketball move where a player jumps and scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop.

Example: He enjoyed a snack of vegetables with a tasty dip for dunking.

Definition: To put something into a liquid quickly, often to coat it or soak it, or to slam a ball into a basketball hoop from above.

Example: He likes to dunk his cookies in milk before eating them.

Definition: The action of quickly putting something into a liquid, often used to describe putting a ball into a basketball hoop or dipping food into a drink.

Example: He enjoyed dunking his cookies in milk before eating them.