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Exam: TOEFL

ectoplasm

IPA: /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/

KK: /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/

noun

Definition: A ghostly or spiritual substance that is thought to come from a medium during spiritual communication, or the outer layer of a cell's cytoplasm.

Example: The medium claimed to produce ectoplasm during the séance, which amazed the attendees.

ectotherm

IPA: /ˈɛkθəˌθɜːm/

KK: /ˈɛkθəˌθɜrm/

noun

Definition: A type of animal that cannot control its body temperature internally and relies on the environment to stay warm or cool.

Example: Lizards are ectotherms, so they often bask in the sun to raise their body temperature.

ectothermic

IPA: /ˌɛk.təˈθɜː.mɪk/

KK: /ɛkˈtoʊˌθɜrmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to animals that control their body temperature by using the temperature of their environment, often referred to as cold-blooded.

Example: Reptiles are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external heat sources to maintain their body temperature.

ecumene

IPA: //ˈɛk.jʊ.mə.niː//

KK: /ˈɛkjuːmiːn/

noun

Definition: The parts of the world where people live, including all inhabited areas.

Example: The ecumene has expanded over the centuries as more regions became populated.

ecumenic

IPA: /ˌɛkjuˈmɛnɪk/

KK: /ɛkjuˈmɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or promoting unity among different Christian churches or denominations.

Example: The ecumenic movement aims to foster cooperation and understanding among various Christian groups.

ecumenical

IPA: /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

KK: /ˌɛkjuˈmɛnɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to promoting unity among different churches or religions, or having a universal scope.

Example: The ecumenical movement aims to bring together various Christian denominations.

ecumenically

IPA: /ˌɛkjuˈmɛnɪkli/

KK: /ˌɛkjuˈmɛnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that promotes unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations or religious groups.

Example: The leaders met ecumenically to discuss ways to foster better relationships between their communities.

ecumenicist

IPA: /ˌɛkjuˈmɛnɪsɪst/

KK: /ˌɛkjuˈmɛnɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or promotes the unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations.

Example: As an ecumenicist, she worked tirelessly to bring together various churches for joint services and community projects.

ecumenism

IPA: /ˌɛkjuːˈmɛnɪzəm/

KK: /ɛkjuːˈmɛnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A movement that encourages different Christian churches or religious groups to work together and understand each other better.

Example: The conference focused on ecumenism and how various faiths can collaborate for peace.

ecumenist

IPA: /ˈɛk.jʊ.mə.nɪst/

KK: /ˈɛkjuːmənɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or supporting the idea of promoting unity among different Christian denominations.

Example: The ecumenist approach encourages dialogue and cooperation between various churches.

noun

Definition: A person who promotes or supports the idea of unity among different Christian denominations or churches.

Example: The ecumenist worked tirelessly to bring together various religious groups for a common cause.

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