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Exam: IELTS

exacerbation

IPA: /ɪɡˌzæ.sərˈbeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪɡˌzæs.ərˈbeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A worsening or intensification of a condition, often referring to a disease or problem becoming more severe.

Example: The exacerbation of her asthma made it difficult for her to breathe.

exact

IPA: /ɪɡˈzækt/

KK: /ɪɡˈzækt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is completely accurate and precise, without any mistakes or differences.

Example: Please provide the exact measurements for the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To require something to be done or to obtain something, often with authority or force.

Example: The government can exact taxes from its citizens.

exacting

IPA: /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

KK: /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that demands a lot of effort, care, or attention, often in a strict or severe way.

Example: The exacting teacher expected all of her students to submit their best work.

exactingly

IPA: /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋli/

KK: /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that demands a lot of effort, attention, or precision.

Example: She worked exactingly on her project to ensure everything was perfect.

exactly

IPA: /ɪɡˈzæktli/

KK: /ɪɡˈzæktli/

adverb

Definition: In a precise or accurate way; without any mistakes or differences.

Example: She followed the instructions exactly as they were given.

exactness

IPA: /ɪɡˈzækt.nəs/

KK: /ɪɡˈzækt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being precise and accurate without any mistakes or errors.

Example: The exactness of her calculations impressed everyone in the class.

exaggerate

IPA: /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/

KK: /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make something seem larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is.

Example: He tends to exaggerate his achievements to impress others.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something seem larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is.

Example: He tends to exaggerate his achievements to impress others.

exaggerated

IPA: /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is made to seem larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is.

Example: His story about the trip was so exaggerated that no one believed him.

verb

Definition: To make something seem larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is.

Example: He exaggerated the story to make it more interesting.

exaggeratedly

IPA: /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪd.li/

KK: /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪd.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is more extreme or dramatic than what is normal or true.

Example: She told the story exaggeratedly, making it sound much more exciting than it really was.

exaggeration

IPA: /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something seem larger, better, or more important than it really is; often involves stretching the truth or using hyperbole.

Example: His story about catching a fish was full of exaggeration, making it sound much more impressive than it actually was.

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