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Exam: IELTS

gourmet

IPA: //ɡʊrˈmeɪ//

KK: /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

noun

Definition: A person who has a deep appreciation for and knowledge of fine food and drink.

Example: She is a gourmet who enjoys trying new and exotic dishes.

govern

IPA: /ˈɡʌv.ɚn/

KK: /ˈgʌvərn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To control or direct the actions and policies of a group, organization, or country.

Example: The new leader will govern the country for the next four years.

transitive verb

Definition: To control or direct the actions, behavior, or policies of a group, organization, or country.

Example: The new law will govern how businesses operate in the city.

governable

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənəbl/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be controlled or managed by rules or authority.

Example: The new policies made the organization more governable and efficient.

governance

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənəns/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnəns/

noun

Definition: The way in which a group or organization is controlled and directed, including the rules and processes that guide decision-making.

Example: Good governance is essential for the success of any organization.

governess

IPA: /ˈɡʌvərnəs/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnɪs/

noun

Definition: A woman who is hired to teach and take care of children in a private home.

Example: The governess taught the children reading and writing every day.

government

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənmənt/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnmənt/

noun

Definition: A group of people or a system that makes decisions and rules for a country or organization.

Example: The government announced new policies to improve education.

governmental

IPA: /ˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntl/

KK: /ˈɡʌvərnməntl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the organization or activities of a government.

Example: The governmental policies have a significant impact on the economy.

governmentalism

IPA: /ɡəˈvɜːrn.mənt.əl.ɪ.zəm/

KK: /gəˈvɪrnˌmɛntəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or theory that supports increasing the power and responsibilities of government in society.

Example: The political party promoted governmentalism as a way to address social issues more effectively.

governmentalist

IPA: //ˌɡʌvərˈmɛn.təl.ɪst//

KK: /ˈɡʌvərnˌmɛntəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or advocates for the idea that government should play a significant role in society and the economy.

Example: The governmentalist argued for more government intervention in public services.

governmentalize

IPA: /ɡəˈvɜːrn.mən.tə.laɪz/

KK: /gəˈvɪrnˌmɛntəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To place a private organization or entity under the control or authority of the government.

Example: The new policy aims to governmentalize several industries to ensure better regulation.

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