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Exam: IELTS

ferry

IPA: //ˈfɛri//

KK: /ˈfɛri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To travel across a body of water using a ferry boat.

Example: We decided to ferry across the river to reach the island.

noun

Definition: A type of boat or service that carries people or goods across a body of water, like a river or bay.

Example: We took the ferry to the island for our vacation.

transitive verb

Definition: To transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water using a boat.

Example: The company will ferry passengers to the island every hour.

ferryboat

IPA: //ˈfɛriˌboʊt//

KK: /ˈfɛriˌboʊt/

noun

Definition: A type of boat that carries people, cars, or goods across a body of water.

Example: We took the ferryboat to the island for our vacation.

fertile

IPA: /ˈfɜːr.tɪl/

KK: /ˈfɜːrtl/

adjective

Definition: Able to produce a lot of plants, crops, or offspring; rich in nutrients and suitable for growth.

Example: The farmer was pleased with the fertile soil that yielded a bountiful harvest.

fertilely

IPA: /ˈfɜːr.tɪli/

KK: /ˈfɜːrtɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces good results or is capable of growth and development.

Example: The garden flourished fertilely after the heavy rains.

fertileness

IPA: //ˈfɜːrtɪl.nəs//

KK: /ˈfɜːrtɪlənəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to produce offspring or new growth; the ability to reproduce or support plant growth.

Example: The farmer tested the soil for its fertileness before planting the crops.

fertility

IPA: /fɜːrˈtɪlɪti/

KK: /fɜrˈtɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability to produce offspring or the capacity to grow and develop, often used in relation to plants, animals, and humans.

Example: The fertility of the soil is essential for growing healthy crops.

fertilization

IPA: /ˌfɜːrtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌfɜrtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of combining male and female reproductive cells to create a new organism, or the act of adding nutrients to soil to help plants grow.

Example: Fertilization is essential for the growth of many plants and the development of new life in animals.

fertilize

IPA: /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈfɜrtəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To apply substances to soil or plants to help them grow better.

Example: Farmers often fertilize their fields in the spring to ensure a good harvest.

transitive verb

Definition: To make soil more productive by adding substances that help plants grow, or to help an egg develop into a new organism.

Example: Farmers often fertilize their crops to ensure a good harvest.

fervency

IPA: /ˈfɜː.vən.si/

KK: /ˈfɜrvənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of having intense and passionate feelings about something.

Example: Her fervency for social justice inspired many to join the cause.

fervent

IPA: /ˈfɜːrvənt/

KK: /ˈfɜrvənt/

adjective

Definition: Having or showing intense feelings, enthusiasm, or passion about something.

Example: She is a fervent supporter of environmental protection.

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