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Exam: IELTS

extermine

IPA: /ɛkˈstɜːrmaɪn/

KK: /ɛkˈstɜrˌmaɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To completely destroy or eliminate something, often referring to pests or unwanted organisms.

Example: The pest control company was hired to extermine the termites in the house.

external

IPA: /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/

KK: /ɪkˈstɜrnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or coming from the outside; not internal.

Example: The external features of the building were beautifully designed.

noun

Definition: A part or surface that is on the outside of something, or the outer conditions and appearances of a situation.

Example: The externals of the building were beautifully designed, attracting many visitors.

externalisation

IPA: /ˌɛkstəˈnælɪˌzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌstɜrnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something external or visible, often referring to expressing thoughts or feelings outwardly.

Example: The externalisation of her ideas helped the team understand her vision better.

externalization

IPA: /ɪkˌstɜrnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪkˌstɜrnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something external or visible, often referring to expressing thoughts or feelings outwardly.

Example: The externalization of her emotions helped her feel more at peace.

externalize

IPA: /ɪkˈstɜːrnəlaɪz/

KK: /ɪkˈstɜrnəlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something external or visible, often by expressing inner thoughts or feelings outwardly.

Example: She decided to externalize her emotions through art instead of keeping them inside.

externally

IPA: /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

KK: /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the outside or surface of something.

Example: The building was externally renovated to improve its appearance.

externship

IPA: //ˈɛkstɜrnʃɪp//

KK: /ˈɛkstɜrnˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A type of learning experience where students work in a real job setting, usually for a short time, to gain practical skills related to their field of study.

Example: She completed her externship at a local hospital to gain experience in healthcare.

exterritorial

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈtɛrɪˌtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /ɛkstrəˈtɛriəˌtɔriəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a legal jurisdiction that extends beyond the boundaries of a specific territory or country.

Example: The embassy operates under extraterritorial laws, meaning it is not subject to the host country's regulations.

extinct

IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/

KK: /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/

adjective

Definition: No longer existing, living, or in use; something that has completely disappeared or is no longer active.

Example: The dodo is an extinct bird that once lived on the island of Mauritius.

extinction

IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

KK: /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of a species, group, or type of organism ceasing to exist or being completely wiped out.

Example: Many species are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss and climate change.

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