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Exam: IELTS

extramural

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈmjʊrəl/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəˈmjʊrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to activities or programs that take place outside the usual boundaries of an organization, such as a school or hospital.

Example: The university offers extramural courses for students who want to learn outside the traditional classroom setting.

extramurally

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈmjʊrəli/

KK: /ɛkstrəˈmjʊrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that occurs outside the walls or boundaries, often referring to activities or events that take place beyond a specific institution or organization.

Example: The university encourages students to participate extramurally in community service projects.

extraneous

IPA: /ɪkˈstreɪniəs/

KK: /ɛkˈstreɪniəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not essential or relevant to the subject being discussed; it comes from outside and does not belong to the main topic.

Example: The report included extraneous details that distracted from the main argument.

extraneously

IPA: /ɪkˈstreɪniəsli/

KK: /ɛkˈstrænɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not relevant or essential; something that is added but not necessary.

Example: The report included extraneously detailed information that was not needed for the main argument.

extranuclear

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈnjuːklər/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəˈnjuːklɚ/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located or occurring outside the nucleus of an atom or cell.

Example: The extranuclear components of the cell play important roles in cellular functions.

extraordinaire

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈɔrdɪˌnɛr/

KK: /ɛkˌstrɔrdəˈnɛr/

adjective

Definition: Someone or something that is exceptional or remarkable, often used to highlight outstanding qualities or abilities.

Example: She is a chef extraordinaire, known for her unique and delicious dishes.

extraordinarily

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈɔrdəˌnɛrəli/

KK: /ɛkˈstrɔrdəˌnɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very unusual or remarkable.

Example: She performed extraordinarily well in the competition.

extraordinary

IPA: /ɪkˈstrɔːrdəˌnɛri/

KK: /ɪkˈstrɔrdəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very unusual or remarkable, standing out from what is normal or expected.

Example: Her extraordinary talent for music amazed everyone at the concert.

extrapolate

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈpəʊleɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈstræpəˌleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make an educated guess or prediction about something based on known information or data.

Example: Scientists often extrapolate future climate conditions from current trends.

transitive verb

Definition: To make an educated guess about something that is not known by using information that is already available.

Example: Scientists can extrapolate future climate conditions based on current data.

extrapolation

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəpəˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A method of estimating or predicting a value based on existing data or trends, often used to make guesses about future events or conditions.

Example: The scientist used extrapolation to predict the temperature changes over the next decade.

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