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Exam: IELTS

allure

IPA: /əˈlʊr/

KK: /əˈlʊr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be very attractive or appealing in a way that draws people in.

Example: The beautiful landscape seemed to allure every visitor who passed by.

noun

Definition: The ability to attract or charm someone, often in a way that is mysterious or exciting.

Example: The allure of the city drew many tourists each year.

transitive verb

Definition: To attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing or desirable.

Example: Promises of quick profits allure the unwary investor.

allurement

IPA: /əˈlʊə.mənt/

KK: /əˈluːrmənt/

noun

Definition: A thing that attracts or tempts someone, often in a way that is difficult to resist.

Example: The allurement of the bright lights drew the tourists to the city.

allurer

IPA: /əˈlʊrər/

KK: /əˈlʊrər/

noun

Definition: A person who attracts or charms others, often in a seductive or captivating way.

Example: The allurer captivated everyone with her charm and grace.

alluring

IPA: /əˈlʊərɪŋ/

KK: /əˈlʊrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very attractive or tempting, often in a way that draws people in.

Example: The alluring fragrance of the flowers filled the air.

noun

Definition: The act of attracting or tempting someone with something that is appealing or charming.

Example: The alluring of the beautiful landscape drew many tourists to the area.

verb

Definition: To attract or tempt someone in a very appealing way.

Example: The alluring fragrance of the flowers drew me closer.

alluringly

IPA: /əˈlʊərɪŋli/

KK: /əˈlʊrɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very attractive or tempting, often in a way that draws attention or interest.

Example: She smiled alluringly, drawing everyone's attention.

allusion

IPA: /əˈluːʒən/

KK: /əˈluːʒən/

noun

Definition: A way of mentioning something indirectly, often used in literature or speech to suggest a deeper meaning or connection without stating it directly.

Example: The poem contains an allusion to Greek mythology that enriches its meaning.

allusive

IPA: /əˈluːsɪv/

KK: /əˈluːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that makes indirect references or hints at something without stating it directly.

Example: The poet's allusive style requires readers to have some background knowledge to fully appreciate the meaning.

allusively

IPA: /əˈluːsɪvli/

KK: /əˈluːsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that suggests or hints at something without stating it directly.

Example: The author wrote allusively, hinting at historical events without directly mentioning them.

alluvial

IPA: /əˈluːviəl/

KK: /əˈluːviəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to or made up of materials that have been deposited by water, such as soil or minerals. It often refers to fertile soil found near rivers or floodplains.

Example: Farmers often prefer to cultivate crops in alluvial soil due to its rich nutrients.

noun

Definition: A type of soil or sediment that is made up of materials like sand, silt, and clay, which is deposited by rivers or floods.

Example: The farmers relied on the rich alluvial soil to grow their crops.

alluvion

IPA: /əˈluːviən/

KK: /əˈluːviən/

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to the process of land being increased by the deposition of soil or sediment, often due to the action of water, or the area of land that is formed in this way.

Example: The alluvion created new land along the riverbank after the flood.

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