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Exam: IELTS

elusiveness

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Example: The elusiveness of the rare bird made it a challenge for birdwatchers to spot.

elute

IPA: /ɪˈluːt/

KK: /ɪˈluːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove a substance from another by using a liquid to wash it away.

Example: The chemist will elute the dye from the mixture using a special solvent.

elution

IPA: /ɪˈluːʃən/

KK: /ɪˈluːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of separating and removing substances that have been absorbed by a solvent.

Example: The elution process is crucial in chromatography to obtain pure compounds.

eluviation

IPA: /ɪˈluːviˌeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˈluːviˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where water moves dissolved or suspended materials in soil, usually when there is more rain than evaporation.

Example: Eluviation is an important process in soil formation and nutrient distribution.

elysian

IPA: /ɪˈlɪʒən/

KK: /ɪˈlɪʒən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a place or state of perfect happiness, often associated with paradise or bliss.

Example: The garden was an elysian retreat, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful sounds.

emaciate

IPA: /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

KK: /ɪˈmeɪʃiˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something very thin, often due to lack of food or illness.

Example: The disease began to emaciate the patient, leaving him frail and weak.

emaciated

IPA: /ɪˈmeɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /ɪˈmeɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Very thin and weak, often due to not eating enough or being sick.

Example: The emaciated dog was found wandering the streets, looking for food.

verb

Definition: To make someone or something very thin and weak, often due to lack of food or illness.

Example: The stray dog looked emaciated after wandering the streets for weeks without food.

emaciation

IPA: /ɪˌmeɪʃiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmeɪʃiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition of being extremely thin or weak, often due to lack of food or illness.

Example: The doctor was concerned about the patient's emaciation after weeks of not eating properly.

email

IPA: /ˈiːmeɪl/

KK: /ˈiːmeɪl/

noun

Definition: A system for sending messages electronically over the internet, often used for communication between people or organizations.

Example: I sent an email to my professor asking for help with my assignment.

emanate

IPA: /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

KK: /ˈɛmənˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To come out from a source or to give off something, like light or heat.

Example: The warm light emanated from the fireplace, creating a cozy atmosphere.

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