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Exam: IELTS

gemology

IPA: /dʒəˈmɒlədʒi/

KK: /dʒəˈmɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study and science of precious stones and gems, including their identification, classification, and evaluation.

Example: She decided to pursue a degree in gemology to learn more about precious stones.

gendarmerie

IPA: /ˌʒɒn.dɑːˈmɛr.i/

KK: /ˌʒɑːn.dɑːrˈmɛr.i/

noun

Definition: A type of police force in France that is responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the law, often in rural areas.

Example: The gendarmerie was called to handle the situation in the small town.

gendered

IPA: /ˈdʒɛndərd/

KK: /ˈdʒɛndərd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the differences or roles typically associated with male or female sexes, often reflecting societal norms or biases.

Example: The study examined how gendered language can influence perceptions of leadership.

gene

IPA: /dʒiːn/

KK: /dʒin/

noun

Definition: A part of DNA that carries information about how an organism will develop and what traits it will have.

Example: Scientists study genes to understand how traits are passed from parents to children.

genealogical

IPA: /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of family history and ancestry.

Example: She researched her genealogical roots to learn more about her ancestors.

genealogically

IPA: /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪkli/

KK: /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the study of family history and lineage.

Example: The family tree was constructed genealogically, tracing back several generations.

genealogist

IPA: /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

KK: /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies family history and ancestry, often tracing the lineage of individuals or families.

Example: The genealogist helped the family discover their roots and connect with distant relatives.

genealogy

IPA: /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

KK: /dʒiˈniːələdʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of family history and ancestry, including the tracing of lineage and family trees.

Example: She is researching her genealogy to learn more about her ancestors.

general

IPA: /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/

KK: /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the majority or the whole group rather than specific details; common or widespread.

Example: The general opinion is that the project will be successful.

noun

Definition: A high-ranking officer in the military, especially in the army, who is above a lieutenant general.

Example: The general gave a speech to the troops before the mission.

generalisation

IPA: /ˌdʒɛnəˈrælɪˌzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdʒɛnəˈrælɪzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of forming general ideas or principles based on specific examples or facts.

Example: The scientist made a generalisation about the behavior of the species based on her observations.

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