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Exam: IELTS

alien

IPA: /ˈeɪliən/

KK: /ˈeɪliən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something or someone that is very different or from another place, often used to describe things that seem strange or foreign.

Example: The alien landscape was unlike anything I had ever seen before.

noun

Definition: A being from another planet or a person who comes from a different country or culture. It can also refer to someone who is not part of a specific group or community.

Example: In the movie, the alien communicated with humans through telepathy.

transitive verb

Definition: To transfer ownership or rights of something to someone else.

Example: He decided to alien the land to his neighbor after much consideration.

alienability

IPA: //ˌeɪliəˈnæbɪlɪti//

KK: /ˈeɪliənəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The ability to transfer ownership of something, such as property or rights, to someone else.

Example: The alienability of the property allowed the owner to sell it easily.

alienable

IPA: /ˈeɪliənəbl/

KK: /ˈeɪliənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be transferred to someone else or given to another person.

Example: The rights to the property are alienable, allowing the owner to sell or transfer them.

alienage

IPA: /ˈeɪliənɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈeɪliənɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The condition of being a foreigner or not a citizen in a particular country.

Example: The court ruled on the implications of alienage in immigration law.

alienate

IPA: /ˈeɪliəˌneɪt/

KK: /ˈeɪliəˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel distant or unfriendly; to cause someone to stop being friendly or supportive.

Example: His harsh words served to alienate his friends.

alienated

IPA: /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈeɪliənˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling separated from others or not being part of a group; often used to describe someone who feels lonely or disconnected.

Example: After moving to a new city, she felt alienated from her old friends.

verb

Definition: To make someone feel isolated or estranged from a group or situation.

Example: After the argument, she felt alienated from her friends.

alienation

IPA: //ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən//

KK: /ˈeɪliəˌneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The feeling of being disconnected or isolated from others, often leading to a sense of estrangement. It can also refer to the act of transferring ownership of property to someone else.

Example: Alcoholism often leads to the alienation of family and friends.

alienee

IPA: /ˈeɪliˌniː/

KK: /ˈeɪliˌni/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that receives ownership of property from another person or entity.

Example: The alienee received the title deed after the property was sold.

alienness

IPA: /ˈeɪliənnəs/

KK: /ˈeɪliənnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being different or foreign, often referring to feelings of not belonging or being separate from a group or environment.

Example: The alienness of the landscape made her feel like she was on another planet.

alight

IPA: /əˈlaɪt/

KK: /əˈlaɪt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is burning or lit up, such as a fire or a bright sky filled with stars.

Example: The sky was alight with millions of stars.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come down from the air and settle on a surface, or to get off from a vehicle.

Example: The bird alighted on the branch after its long flight.

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