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Exam: IELTS

alertness

IPA: /əˈlɜːrt.nəs/

KK: /əˈlɜrt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being aware and able to think clearly and quickly, especially in response to potential dangers or changes in the environment.

Example: Her alertness during the meeting helped the team identify potential issues early.

alfresco

IPA: //ælˈfrɛskoʊ//

KK: /ælˈfrɛskoʊ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes activities or events that happen outside, in the open air.

Example: We decided to have an alfresco dinner in the garden.

adverb

Definition: In a setting that is outside, typically in the open air.

Example: We decided to have dinner alfresco on the patio.

algaecide

IPA: //ælˈdʒeɪsaɪd//

KK: /ælˈdʒaɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: Algaecide is a substance used to kill or control the growth of algae, which are simple, plant-like organisms that can grow in water and on surfaces.

Example: The pond was treated with an algaecide to prevent the growth of algae.

algal

IPA: /ˈælɡəl/

KK: /ˈælɡəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling simple, usually green plants that grow in water or damp places.

Example: The algal bloom in the lake caused a significant decrease in water quality.

algebra

IPA: //ˈæl.dʒə.brə//

KK: /ˈæl.dʒə.brə/

noun

Definition: A part of mathematics that uses letters and symbols to represent numbers and express relationships between them. It helps in solving equations and understanding how different quantities relate to each other.

Example: In high school, I struggled with algebra but eventually found it fascinating.

algebraic

IPA: //ælˈdʒɛbrɪk//

KK: /ælˈdʒɛbrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a branch of mathematics that uses symbols, letters, and numbers to represent and solve equations and expressions.

Example: The algebraic equation was solved using various mathematical techniques.

algebraically

IPA: /ælˈdʒɛbrɪkli/

KK: /ælˈdʒɛbrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to algebra, which is a branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.

Example: The equation can be solved algebraically to find the value of x.

algebraist

IPA: //ælˈdʒɛbrəɪst//

KK: /ælˈdʒɛbrəɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or works with algebra, which is a branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.

Example: The algebraist presented a groundbreaking theorem at the conference.

algicidal

IPA: //ælˈdʒɪsɪdəl//

KK: /ælˈdʒɪsɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a substance or method that kills algae.

Example: The algicidal treatment effectively reduced the algae growth in the pond.

algicide

IPA: //ælˈdʒɪˌsaɪd//

KK: /ælˈdʒɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical that is used to eliminate or control the growth of algae in water.

Example: The pond was treated with an algicide to prevent the growth of harmful algae.

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