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Exam: IELTS

furtively

IPA: /ˈfɜːtɪvli/

KK: /ˈfɜrtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is secretive or sneaky, often because one is trying to avoid being noticed or caught.

Example: She glanced furtively around the room to see if anyone was watching her.

furtiveness

IPA: /ˈfɜːrtɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈfɜrtɪvnɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being secretive or sneaky, often to avoid being noticed or detected.

Example: His furtiveness made everyone suspicious of his actions.

furunculosis

IPA: /fjʊəˌrʌŋkjʊˈloʊsɪs/

KK: /fjuːrʌŋkjʊˈloʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where painful lumps filled with pus form on the skin, often due to infection.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with furunculosis after she developed several painful boils.

fury

IPA: /ˈfjʊəri/

KK: /ˈfjʊəri/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of anger that can be intense and uncontrolled.

Example: He felt a surge of fury when he heard the unfair accusation.

fuse

IPA: /fjuːz/

KK: /fyuz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become liquid due to heat or to blend together completely, often by melting.

Example: The metal will fuse together when heated to a high temperature.

noun

Definition: A safety device that prevents damage in an electrical circuit by melting and breaking the circuit when too much current flows through it.

Example: The electrician replaced the blown fuse to restore power to the house.

transitive verb

Definition: To join or blend two or more things together, often by melting them.

Example: The artist decided to fuse different materials to create a unique sculpture.

fused

IPA: /fjuːzd/

KK: /fjud/

adjective

Definition: Joined together or combined, often as a result of melting or heating.

Example: The two metals were fused to create a stronger bond.

verb

Definition: To join or blend two or more things together to form a single entity.

Example: The artist fused different styles to create a unique piece of art.

fusible

IPA: /ˈfjuːzəbl/

KK: /ˈfjuzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be melted or combined with heat.

Example: The material is fusible, making it suitable for welding.

fusion

IPA: /ˈfjuːʒən/

KK: /ˈfjuːʒən/

noun

Definition: The process or result of combining different elements into one, often used in cooking, music, or science.

Example: The restaurant is known for its fusion cuisine that mixes flavors from around the world.

fusional

IPA: /ˈfjuːʒənl/

KK: /ˈfjuːʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of language structure where multiple grammatical elements are combined into a single form, making it hard to separate them.

Example: Languages like Spanish and Russian are considered fusional because they combine several grammatical features into one word.

fuss

IPA: /fʌs/

KK: /fʌs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To show unnecessary concern or worry about something, often involving a lot of activity or complaints.

Example: She tends to fuss over every little detail when planning a party.

noun

Definition: A situation where people show too much concern or excitement about something that is not very important, often involving complaints or disagreements.

Example: There was a lot of fuss about the new policy, but it didn't really change anything.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a big deal about something that is not very important, often causing unnecessary worry or excitement.

Example: She always fusses over the details of the party, even though everyone just wants to have fun.

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