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Exam: IELTS

efflorescence

IPA: /ˌɛf.ləˈrɛs.əns/

KK: /ɛfˌlɔːrˈɛsəns/

noun

Definition: A process where something develops or unfolds, often referring to the blooming of flowers or the formation of salt crystals on surfaces due to evaporation.

Example: The efflorescence on the wall indicated a moisture problem in the building.

effluence

IPA: /ɪˈfluːəns/

KK: /ɛfˈluːəns/

noun

Definition: A substance or quality that flows out from a source, often used to describe something that emanates or is released.

Example: The effluence from the factory was monitored to ensure it did not harm the environment.

effluent

IPA: /ˈɛf.lu.ənt/

KK: /ˈɛf.lu.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is flowing out or being discharged, often used in the context of liquids or waste.

Example: The effluent water from the factory was treated before being released into the river.

noun

Definition: A liquid waste that is released, often from factories or sewage systems.

Example: The factory was fined for releasing untreated effluent into the river.

efflux

IPA: /ˈɛflʌks/

KK: /ˈɛflʌks/

noun

Definition: A process or act of flowing out or moving away from a source.

Example: The efflux of water from the reservoir was carefully monitored.

effort

IPA: /ˈɛfərt/

KK: /ˈɛfərt/

noun

Definition: The use of physical or mental energy to accomplish something; a determined attempt to achieve a goal.

Example: She put a lot of effort into her studies this year.

effortful

IPA: /ˈɛf.ərt.fəl/

KK: /ˈɛfərtfəl/

adjective

Definition: Requiring a lot of physical or mental energy to do something.

Example: Completing the project was an effortful task that took many hours.

effortfully

IPA: /ˈɛfərtfəli/

KK: /ˈɛfərtfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that requires a lot of physical or mental energy; with great effort.

Example: She completed the project effortfully, putting in long hours and hard work.

effortfulness

IPA: /ˈɛfərtfəl/

KK: /ˈɛfərtfəl/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of requiring a lot of physical or mental energy to accomplish something.

Example: The effortfulness of the task made it challenging for the students to complete it on time.

effortless

IPA: /ˈɛf.ər.tləs/

KK: /ˈɛfərtləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can be done easily and without much work or struggle.

Example: She made an effortless jump over the hurdle during the race.

effortlessly

IPA: /ˈɛfərtləsli/

KK: /ˈɛfərtləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that requires little or no effort; easily and smoothly.

Example: She completed the task effortlessly, making it look easy.

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