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Exam: IELTS

familiarity

IPA: /fəˈmɪljərɪti/

KK: /fəˈmɪljərɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of knowing someone or something well, often due to frequent contact or experience.

Example: Her familiarity with the city helped her navigate the streets easily.

familiarization

IPA: //fəˌmɪl.jə.rɪˈzeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /fəmɪljəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making someone familiar with something, such as a new environment or information.

Example: The familiarization of new employees with the company policies is essential for their success.

familiarize

IPA: /fəˈmɪljəˌraɪz/

KK: /fəˈmɪljəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To help someone learn about something or become comfortable with it.

Example: The teacher will familiarize the students with the new software before the project starts.

familiarness

IPA: /fəˈmɪljərnəs/

KK: /fəˈmɪljərnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being well-acquainted or knowledgeable about something or someone.

Example: Her familiarness with the city helped her navigate easily.

familism

IPA: /ˈfæmɪlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈfæmɪlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A social system where the family's needs and interests are prioritized over those of individual members.

Example: In societies with strong familism, decisions are often made with the family's welfare in mind rather than personal desires.

famine

IPA: //ˈfæmɪn//

KK: /ˈfæmɪn/

noun

Definition: A severe lack of food that leads to extreme hunger and starvation among people or animals.

Example: The drought caused a famine that affected thousands of families.

famish

IPA: /ˈfæmɪʃ/

KK: /ˈfæmɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suffer from extreme hunger or lack of food.

Example: After being lost in the woods for days, he began to famish.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone suffer from extreme hunger or to deprive them of food.

Example: The harsh winter famished the villagers, leaving them desperate for food.

famished

IPA: //ˈfæmɪʃt//

KK: /ˈfæmɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very hungry or having a strong desire for food.

Example: After skipping breakfast, I felt famished by lunchtime.

verb

Definition: To suffer from extreme hunger or to cause someone to suffer from extreme hunger.

Example: After hiking all day, I felt famished and couldn't wait to eat dinner.

famishment

IPA: /ˈfæmɪʃmənt/

KK: /ˈfæmɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: A state of extreme hunger or lack of food, often leading to severe health issues or death.

Example: The famishment in the region was so severe that many families struggled to survive.

famous

IPA: //ˈfeɪ.məs//

KK: /ˈfeɪməs/

adjective

Definition: Well known by many people, often because of achievements or qualities that are admired.

Example: The famous actor received an award for his performance.

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