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Exam: IELTS

amplification

IPA: /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /æmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something larger or stronger, often by adding more detail or increasing its power or effect.

Example: The amplification of sound in the concert made the music much more enjoyable.

amplifier

IPA: /ˈæmplɪfaɪər/

KK: /ˈæmplɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A device that increases the strength of an electrical signal, often used in audio systems to make sound louder.

Example: The musician connected the guitar to an amplifier to boost the sound during the concert.

amplify

IPA: /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase the strength or amount of something, often by adding more detail or explanation.

Example: The speaker decided to amplify her message to ensure everyone understood the topic.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something larger, stronger, or more intense, often by adding to it or increasing its power.

Example: The speaker used a microphone to amplify his voice so everyone could hear him clearly.

amplitude

IPA: /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

KK: /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

noun

Definition: The maximum extent or size of a wave or signal, often used in physics and electronics to describe the strength of a waveform.

Example: The amplitude of the sound wave determines how loud the sound is.

amply

IPA: /ˈæmpli/

KK: /ˈæmpli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is more than enough or sufficient; generously or abundantly.

Example: The room was amply decorated for the celebration.

ampoule

IPA: /ˈæm.poʊl/

KK: /ˈæmpul/

noun

Definition: A small glass container that is sealed and used to hold liquid medicine, especially for injections.

Example: The nurse carefully opened the ampoule to prepare the medication.

amputate

IPA: //ˈæmpjʊˌteɪt//

KK: /ˈæmpjʊˌteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cut off a part of the body, usually through surgery, such as a limb or digit.

Example: The doctor had to amputate his leg after the accident.

amputation

IPA: /æmˈpjuːteɪʃən/

KK: /æmˈpjuːteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The surgical removal of all or part of a limb or other body part, often due to injury or disease.

Example: After the accident, the doctors decided that amputation was necessary to save his life.

amputee

IPA: /ˌæm.pjʊˈtiː/

KK: /ˈæmpjʊˌti/

noun

Definition: A person who has lost one or more limbs due to surgery or injury.

Example: The amputee participated in the marathon with a prosthetic leg.

amuse

IPA: /əˈmjuːz/

KK: /əˈmyuz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone laugh or smile by entertaining them or providing enjoyment.

Example: The clown was hired to amuse the children at the party.

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