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Exam: IELTS

fortunately

IPA: /fɔːrˈtʃʊnətli/

KK: /ˈfɔrtʃənətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is lucky or brings good results.

Example: Fortunately, the rain stopped just in time for the picnic.

fortunateness

IPA: /fɔːrˈtʃuːnɪs/

KK: /fɔrˈtʃuːnɪs/

noun

Definition: The state of having good luck or being in a favorable situation.

Example: Her fortunateness allowed her to travel the world without any worries.

fortune

IPA: /ˈfɔː.tʃən/

KK: /ˈfɔr.tʃən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To happen or occur by chance, often used in a historical or literary context.

Example: It is said that good things fortune when you least expect them.

noun

Definition: A large amount of money or wealth, or the idea of fate and luck that affects people's lives.

Example: She inherited a fortune from her grandparents.

transitive verb

Definition: To give someone wealth or good luck, often used in an old-fashioned context.

Example: The old man fortune his children with a large inheritance.

forum

IPA: /ˈfɔːrəm/

KK: /ˈfɔrəm/

noun

Definition: A place or medium where people can discuss ideas, share opinions, or hold meetings, often involving audience participation.

Example: The online forum allowed users to share their thoughts on various topics.

forward

IPA: /ˈfɔːrwərd/

KK: /ˈfɔr.wɚd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the front part of something or being ahead in progress or development.

Example: The forward section of the aircraft is designed for passenger comfort.

adverb

Definition: In the direction that one is facing or toward a point ahead; also used to indicate a future time or event.

Example: She took a step forward to greet her friend.

noun

Definition: A player in certain sports who plays near the goal and is responsible for scoring points for their team.

Example: The forward scored the winning goal in the last minute of the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To help something move ahead or to send something to another place or person.

Example: She decided to forward the email to her colleague for further review.

forwardness

IPA: /ˈfɔːrwərdnəs/

KK: /ˈfɔrwərdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being bold or confident in behavior or attitude, often in a way that may be considered too direct or presumptuous.

Example: Her forwardness in expressing her opinions surprised everyone at the meeting.

forwards

IPA: /ˈfɔːrwərdz/

KK: /ˈfɔrwərdz/

adverb

Definition: In the direction that is in front of you; toward the front.

Example: She took a step forwards to greet her friend.

fossil

IPA: /ˈfɒs.əl/

KK: /ˈfɑsəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling something that has been preserved from a past geological age, often referring to ancient remains or characteristics.

Example: The fossil evidence shows how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.

noun

Definition: A remnant or trace of a living organism from a long time ago that has been preserved in the ground, often found as rock or imprint.

Example: The paleontologist discovered a fossil of a dinosaur in the excavation site.

fossiliferous

IPA: /ˌfɒsɪˈlɪfərəs/

KK: /fɑsəˈlɪfərəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of rock or sediment that contains fossils or is formed from the remains of ancient organisms.

Example: The geologist studied the fossiliferous layers of rock to learn more about the Earth's history.

fossilise

IPA: /ˈfɒs.ɪ.laɪz/

KK: /ˈfɑsəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To turn into a fossil, which is the preserved remains or traces of ancient living things.

Example: The remains of the dinosaur were found in a rock layer where they had fossilised over millions of years.

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