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Exam: IELTS

altercation

IPA: //ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən//

KK: /ˈɔltərˌkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A loud and angry argument or disagreement between people.

Example: The altercation between the two neighbors escalated quickly, drawing the attention of others.

alterer

IPA: /ˈɔːltərər/

KK: /ˈɔltərər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes changes or modifications to something.

Example: The alterer made significant changes to the original design.

alternate

IPA: /ˈɔːltərnət/

KK: /ˈɔːltərnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that occurs in turns or is used instead of another, such as every other item in a series or a substitute for something else.

Example: We decided to take alternate routes to avoid traffic.

intransitive verb

Definition: To take turns or switch back and forth between different states, actions, or places.

Example: The students alternated at the computer during the lab session.

noun

Definition: A person who takes the place of someone else or serves as a substitute.

Example: She was chosen as the alternate for the main speaker at the conference.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something switch back and forth between two different states or conditions, like changing from one thing to another in a regular pattern.

Example: The teacher asked the students to alternate between reading and writing activities.

alternately

IPA: /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətli/

KK: /ɔlˈtɜrnətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves switching back and forth between two or more things or actions.

Example: The two teams took turns playing alternately during the match.

alternating

IPA: /ˈɔːltəneɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɔltərˌneɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that occurs in turns or switches back and forth between two or more states or conditions.

Example: The alternating colors of the stripes made the flag look vibrant.

verb

Definition: To switch back and forth between two or more things in a regular pattern.

Example: The lights were alternating between red and green.

alternation

IPA: /ˌɔːltəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɔːltərˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process where one thing changes to another and then returns to the first, or the repeated occurrence of different states or forms.

Example: The alternation of seasons is a natural phenomenon that occurs every year.

alternative

IPA: //ælˈtɜːrnətɪv//

KK: /ælˈtɜrnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that allows for a choice between different options or that is different from what is usual or traditional.

Example: We need to find an alternative solution to this problem.

noun

Definition: A choice or option that can be selected instead of another. It refers to one of several possibilities available when making a decision.

Example: We need to find an alternative to plastic bags for our shopping.

alternatively

IPA: /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/

KK: /ɔlˈtɜrnətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a different way or as another option. It is often used to present a choice between two possibilities.

Example: You can take the bus; alternatively, you could walk to the station.

alternativeness

IPA: /ˌɔːltəˈneɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /ˌɔːltərˈneɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having different options or choices available, often used to describe situations where more than one possibility exists.

Example: The alternativeness of the solutions presented allowed for a more flexible approach to the problem.

although

IPA: /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

KK: /ɔlˈðoʊ/

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said before. It shows that something is true despite another fact.

Example: Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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