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Exam: IELTS

epistemologist

IPA: /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies how we know what we know and the nature of knowledge itself.

Example: The epistemologist presented a new theory on the nature of belief and knowledge.

epistemology

IPA: /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

KK: /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The area of philosophy that examines what knowledge is, how it is acquired, and the limits of what we can know.

Example: In her philosophy class, she learned about epistemology and how it relates to science and belief.

epistle

IPA: /ɪˈpɪsəl/

KK: /ɪˈpɪsəl/

noun

Definition: A written message, often formal, sent from one person to another, especially in the form of a letter.

Example: The author wrote an epistle to his friend, sharing his thoughts on life.

epistolary

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈstɒləri/

KK: /ɪˈpɪstəˌlɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to letters or the writing of letters, often used to describe a style of communication or literature that is presented in the form of letters.

Example: The novel is written in an epistolary format, with characters communicating through letters.

noun

Definition: A type of writing that involves letters or correspondence, often used in literature to tell a story through letters exchanged between characters.

Example: The novel was written in an epistolary format, with each chapter consisting of letters between the main characters.

epitaph

IPA: /ˈɛpɪtæf/

KK: /ˈɛpɪtæf/

noun

Definition: A short text written in memory of someone who has died, often found on a tombstone.

Example: The epitaph on her gravestone read, 'Beloved mother and friend.'

epitaphic

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈtæfɪk/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈtæfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a phrase or statement written in memory of someone who has died, often found on a tombstone.

Example: The epitaphic inscription on the gravestone honored the life of the beloved poet.

epithalamium

IPA: /ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmiəm/

KK: /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmiəm/

noun

Definition: A type of poem or song that celebrates a bride and groom, often performed at weddings.

Example: The couple chose a beautiful epithalamium to be read during their wedding ceremony.

epithelial

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəl/

KK: /ɛpɪˈθiːliəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of tissue that covers the surfaces of the body and lines cavities and organs.

Example: The epithelial cells in the skin help protect the body from external damage.

epithelioid

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈθiːliɔɪd/

KK: /ɛpɪˈθiːliɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a structure or appearance similar to that of epithelial tissue, which is a type of tissue that lines the surfaces and cavities of organs in the body.

Example: The tumor was described as epithelioid due to its resemblance to epithelial cells.

epithelioma

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəʊmə/

KK: /ɛpɪˈθiliˌoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A type of tumor that comes from epithelial tissue, which is the layer of cells that covers the surfaces of the body and lines cavities and organs.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with epithelioma after examining the biopsy results.

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