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Exam: IELTS

gratulate

IPA: /ɡrəˈtʃʊleɪt/

KK: /grəˈtʃuːleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To express joy or praise to someone for their achievements or good fortune.

Example: I want to gratulate you on your promotion at work!

gratulatory

IPA: /ɡrəˈtʃuːləˌtɔːri/

KK: /grəˈtʃuːləˌtɔːri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or expressing congratulations.

Example: She received a gratulatory message for her achievement.

grave

IPA: /ɡreɪv/

KK: /greɪv/

adjective

Definition: Serious and solemn in manner or appearance, often indicating a sense of importance or weightiness.

Example: The doctor had a grave expression when he delivered the news.

adverb

Definition: In a slow and serious manner, often used to describe actions that are done with great importance or seriousness.

Example: She spoke grave as she delivered the news.

noun

Definition: A location where a dead body is buried, often marked by a stone or other memorial.

Example: They visited their grandfather's grave to pay their respects.

transitive verb

Definition: To carve or engrave something into a surface, often to create a lasting mark or design.

Example: The artist decided to grave her name on the plaque to commemorate her contribution.

gravely

IPA: /ˈɡreɪvli/

KK: /ˈgreɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a serious or solemn way.

Example: She spoke gravely about the importance of safety.

graveness

IPA: /ˈɡreɪv.nəs/

KK: /ˈgreɪv.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being serious or solemn; the quality of being important or significant.

Example: The graveness of the situation made everyone quiet and thoughtful.

gravest

IPA: /ˈɡreɪvɪst/

KK: /greɪvɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most serious or severe; the highest level of seriousness.

Example: The gravest mistake we can make is to ignore the warning signs.

gravid

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪd/

KK: /ˈgrævɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a female that is carrying developing young or eggs inside her body.

Example: The veterinarian examined the gravid female to ensure the health of her unborn puppies.

gravida

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪdə/

KK: /ˈgrævɪdə/

noun

Definition: A woman who is pregnant.

Example: The gravida visited the doctor for her regular check-up.

gravidity

IPA: /ɡræˈvɪdəti/

KK: /grævˈɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being pregnant; the state of carrying a developing fetus in the womb.

Example: Her gravidity was confirmed by the doctor during the check-up.

gravimeter

IPA: /ˈɡrævɪˌmɛtər/

KK: /ˈgrævɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures the strength of gravity or the weight of objects, often used in scientific studies to detect changes in gravitational fields.

Example: Scientists used a gravimeter to study the gravitational variations in the Earth's crust.

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