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Exam: IELTS

gestural

IPA: /ˈdʒɛstʃərəl/

KK: /ˈdʒɛstʃərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to movements of the body, especially the hands, that express ideas or feelings.

Example: She communicated her excitement through gestural expressions during the presentation.

gesturally

IPA: /ˈdʒɛstʃərəli/

KK: /ˈdʒɛstʃərəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves gestures or movements of the body to express ideas or feelings.

Example: She communicated gesturally, using her hands to emphasize her points.

gesture

IPA: /ˈdʒɛstʃər/

KK: /ˈdʒɛstʃər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use hand movements to express something without speaking.

Example: She often gestures when she talks to emphasize her points.

noun

Definition: A movement of the body or limbs that shows a feeling or helps to communicate an idea.

Example: He made a gesture of goodwill by helping his neighbor with the groceries.

transitive verb

Definition: To show or express something using hand movements or body language.

Example: She gestured towards the door to indicate that it was time to leave.

getaway

IPA: //ˈɡɛtəweɪ//

KK: /ˈɡɛtəˌweɪ/

noun

Definition: A location or situation that is ideal for a vacation or a quick escape.

Example: We planned a weekend getaway to the beach.

getter

IPA: /ˈɡɛtər/

KK: /ˈɡɛtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that obtains or acquires something, often used in specific contexts like chemistry or technology.

Example: The getter in the vacuum tube helps to keep the environment clean by removing unwanted gases.

ghastlier

IPA: //ˈɡæstliər//

KK: /ˈɡæstliər/

adjective

Definition: More frightening or shocking than something else; extremely unpleasant or horrible.

Example: The movie was even ghastlier than the last one I saw.

ghastliest

IPA: //ˈɡæstli//

KK: /ˈɡæstli/

adjective

Definition: The most horrible or frightening; extremely unpleasant or shocking.

Example: The movie was filled with the ghastliest scenes that made everyone scream.

ghastliness

IPA: //ˈɡhæstlinəs//

KK: /ˈɡæstlɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very shocking or frightening; something that causes horror or disgust.

Example: The ghastliness of the scene left everyone speechless.

ghastly

IPA: /ˈɡhæstli/

KK: /ˈɡæstli/

adjective

Definition: Causing great shock or fear; very unpleasant or horrible.

Example: The movie was so ghastly that I couldn't sleep afterward.

ghettoization

IPA: /ˌɡɛtəʊaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɡɛtəʊɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of creating or turning an area into a poor and isolated neighborhood, often where people of the same background live separately from others.

Example: The ghettoization of the neighborhood led to a decline in resources and opportunities for its residents.

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