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Exam: IELTS

expansive

IPA: /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a wide range or extent; able to grow or increase in size, scope, or communication.

Example: The expansive view from the mountain top took my breath away.

expansively

IPA: /ɪkˈspænsɪvli/

KK: /ɪkˈspænsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is broad, wide, or generous; covering a large area or scope.

Example: The artist spoke expansively about her creative process and inspirations.

expansiveness

IPA: /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

noun

Definition: The quality of being wide-ranging or extensive in scope, often referring to ideas, feelings, or physical space.

Example: The expansiveness of the landscape took my breath away.

expat

IPA: /ˈɛkspæt/

KK: /ˈɛkspæt/

noun

Definition: A person who lives outside their native country, often for work or study.

Example: Many expats enjoy exploring the local culture and meeting new people.

expatiate

IPA: /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To talk or write in detail about a topic, often at great length.

Example: During the lecture, the professor expatiated on the importance of climate change.

expatriatism

IPA: /ɛkˈspætriəˌtɪzəm/

KK: /ɛkˈspætriəˌtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The condition of living outside one's native country, often for work or personal reasons.

Example: Many people choose expatriatism to explore new cultures and opportunities abroad.

expect

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛkt/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in a state of waiting for something to happen, often used to refer to pregnancy.

Example: My wife is expecting again.

transitive verb

Definition: To think that something will happen or that someone will arrive; to believe that something is likely or certain.

Example: I expect to receive my package by tomorrow.

expectable

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktəbl/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be anticipated or predicted to happen; it is not surprising or unusual.

Example: The results of the experiment were expectable given the conditions we set.

expectably

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktəbli/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be anticipated or predicted based on previous knowledge or experience.

Example: The results of the experiment were expectably consistent with our hypothesis.

expectance

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛktəns/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛktəns/

noun

Definition: The state of expecting or looking forward to something, often related to hope or anticipation.

Example: Her expectance of a promotion motivated her to work harder.

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