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Exam: IELTS

elegit

IPA: /ˈɛlɪdʒɪt/

KK: /ˈɛlɪdʒɪt/

noun

Definition: A legal document that allows a creditor to take a debtor's property to satisfy a debt until it is paid off.

Example: The court issued an elegit to recover the money owed by the defendant.

elegize

IPA: /ˈɛlɪˌdʒaɪz/

KK: /ˈɛlɪˌdʒaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To write or compose a poem or song that expresses sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example: The poet decided to elegize his late friend with a heartfelt poem.

transitive verb

Definition: To write a poem or song that expresses sadness, especially in memory of someone who has died.

Example: The poet chose to elegize his late friend with a heartfelt tribute.

elegy

IPA: /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

KK: /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

noun

Definition: A type of poem or song that expresses sadness, especially for someone who has died.

Example: The poet wrote an elegy to honor his late friend.

element

IPA: /ˈɛləmənt/

KK: /ˈɛlɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A basic part or component of something larger, often essential for its structure or function.

Example: Water is made up of two elements: hydrogen and oxygen.

elemental

IPA: /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəl/

KK: /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the basic or fundamental aspects of something; essential or primary.

Example: The elemental forces of nature can be both beautiful and destructive.

noun

Definition: A being or spirit associated with one of the four elements (earth, water, air, fire) in certain mystical or occult traditions.

Example: In the story, the wizard summoned an elemental to help him control the forces of nature.

elementally

IPA: /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəli/

KK: /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a basic or fundamental way; relating to the essential nature of something.

Example: The concept was explained elementally, making it easy for everyone to understand.

elementarily

IPA: /ˌɛlɪˈmɛn.tə.rɪ.li/

KK: /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnˌtɛrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a simple or basic manner, often relating to fundamental principles or concepts.

Example: The teacher explained the concept elementarily so that all the students could understand it.

elementary

IPA: /ˌɛlɪˈmɛn.tə.ri/

KK: /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the most basic or simple parts of something, often used in the context of education or fundamental concepts.

Example: The teacher explained the elementary concepts of math to the young students.

elephantiasis

IPA: /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/

KK: /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by severe swelling and thickening of the skin and underlying tissues, often affecting the legs and genitals, usually caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system due to parasitic infection.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with elephantiasis after experiencing extreme swelling in his legs.

elevate

IPA: /ˈɛlɪˌveɪt/

KK: /ˈɛlɪˌveɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To raise something to a higher position or level, either physically or in terms of status or quality.

Example: The teacher aimed to elevate her students' understanding of the subject.

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