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Exam: IELTS

exert

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To use or apply something, such as effort, influence, or strength, in order to achieve a result.

Example: She had to exert a lot of effort to finish the project on time.

exertion

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɜrʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of using physical or mental effort to do something, often requiring strength or energy.

Example: After a long day of exertion, she felt exhausted but accomplished.

exertional

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənl/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɜrʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to physical effort or activity that requires energy and strength.

Example: The doctor advised him to avoid exertional activities until he fully recovers.

exertive

IPA: /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪv/

KK: /ɪɡˈzɜrtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability or tendency to use effort or influence to achieve something.

Example: She took an exertive role in the project, ensuring that everyone stayed on track.

exfiltrate

IPA: /ɛksˈfɪltreɪt/

KK: /ɛksˈfɪltreɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance or item that has been removed or taken away, often in a secretive manner.

Example: The exfiltrate from the operation was carefully hidden to avoid detection.

verb

Definition: To secretly remove someone or something from a place, especially in a way that avoids detection.

Example: The team was able to exfiltrate the agent without being noticed by the enemy.

exfiltration

IPA: /ˌɛksfɪlˈtreɪʃən/

KK: /ɛksˌfɪlˈtreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving a place, especially in a secretive or stealthy manner, often used in military or intelligence contexts.

Example: The team planned the exfiltration of the agent from the hostile territory under the cover of darkness.

exfoliant

IPA: /ɛkˈsfoʊliənt/

KK: /ɛkˈsfoʊliənt/

noun

Definition: A product or substance that helps to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, often used in skincare routines.

Example: She uses an exfoliant to keep her skin smooth and fresh.

exfoliate

IPA: /ɛkˈsfoʊliˌeɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈsfoʊliˌeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come off or separate into small pieces or layers, often referring to skin or other surfaces.

Example: After using the scrub, my skin began to exfoliate, revealing a smoother texture underneath.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove dead skin cells or a layer from the surface of something, often in small pieces or flakes.

Example: She likes to exfoliate her skin to keep it smooth and healthy.

exfoliation

IPA: /ˌɛksfəˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ɛksˌfoʊliˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, often done to improve skin texture and appearance.

Example: Exfoliation is an important step in my skincare routine to keep my skin smooth and healthy.

exfoliative

IPA: /ˌɛksˈfoʊliˌeɪtɪv/

KK: /ɛksˈfoʊliˌeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process that removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.

Example: The exfoliative treatment helped to make my skin feel smoother and look brighter.

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