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Exam: IELTS

garbled

IPA: /ˈɡɑː.bəld/

KK: /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

adjective

Definition: Difficult to understand because it has been mixed up or distorted.

Example: The message was so garbled that I couldn't make sense of it.

verb

Definition: To mix up or confuse something, making it unclear or difficult to understand.

Example: The message was garbled during transmission, and no one could understand it.

garbology

IPA: /ɡɑːrˈbɒlədʒi/

KK: /gɑrˈbɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of a society or culture by looking at its waste and what people throw away.

Example: Garbology helps researchers understand consumer behavior by analyzing discarded items.

gargantuan

IPA: /ɡɑːˈɡæn.tʃu.ən/

KK: /gɑrˈɡænʧuən/

adjective

Definition: Extremely large or huge in size or amount.

Example: The gargantuan statue towered over the city, attracting tourists from all around.

gargle

IPA: /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

KK: /ˈgɑrɡəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a sound by forcing air through a liquid in the mouth, often to clean the throat or mouth.

Example: She likes to gargle with salt water when she has a sore throat.

noun

Definition: A sound made when liquid is forced through the throat, often while trying to clean the mouth or throat.

Example: He made a funny gargle while rinsing his mouth with water.

transitive verb

Definition: To rinse or treat the mouth or throat with a liquid by making a sound as you move it around.

Example: She decided to gargle with salt water to soothe her sore throat.

garish

IPA: /ˈɡɛrɪʃ/

KK: /ˈɡɛrɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very bright and showy in a way that is considered too much or unpleasant.

Example: The garish colors of the advertisement made it hard to focus on the message.

garishly

IPA: /ˈɡɛrɪʃli/

KK: /ˈɡɛrɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very bright, colorful, or showy, often to the point of being unpleasant or excessive.

Example: The room was decorated garishly, with neon colors and flashy ornaments.

garishness

IPA: /ˈɡɛrɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈɡɛrɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very bright and showy in a way that is unpleasant or excessive.

Example: The garishness of the decorations made the room feel overwhelming and uncomfortable.

garlic

IPA: /ˈɡɑː.lɪk/

KK: /ˈɡɑr.lɪk/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that has a strong smell and flavor, commonly used in cooking. It grows in a bulb that can be separated into smaller parts called cloves.

Example: I added some garlic to the sauce for extra flavor.

transitive verb

Definition: A strong-smelling bulb used in cooking to add flavor to dishes.

Example: I love to add garlic to my pasta sauce for extra flavor.

garment

IPA: /ˈɡɑːrmənt/

KK: /ˈɡɑːrmənt/

noun

Definition: A piece of clothing that is worn on the body.

Example: She bought a beautiful garment for the party.

transitive verb

Definition: A piece of clothing that is worn on the body.

Example: She wore a beautiful garment to the party.

garner

IPA: //ˈɡɑːrnər//

KK: /ˈɡɑrnər/

noun

Definition: A place where grain is stored or a collection of items gathered together.

Example: The farmer built a new garner to store the harvested wheat.

transitive verb

Definition: To collect or gather something, especially information or resources, often for a specific purpose.

Example: She worked hard to garner support for her project.

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