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Exam: IELTS

grieving

IPA: /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡrivɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The feeling of deep sadness or sorrow, especially when someone has died.

Example: Her grieving was evident as she attended the memorial service for her friend.

verb

Definition: To feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died or something has been lost.

Example: She is grieving the loss of her beloved pet.

grievous

IPA: /ˈɡriːvəs/

KK: /ˈgrivəs/

adjective

Definition: Causing great sadness, pain, or suffering; very serious or severe.

Example: The accident resulted in grievous injuries to several people.

grievously

IPA: /ˈɡriːvəsli/

KK: /ˈgrivəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes great sadness or suffering; seriously or severely.

Example: The decision to close the school affected the community grievously.

grievousness

IPA: /ˈɡriːvəsnəs/

KK: /ˈgrivəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very serious or severe, often causing great sadness or suffering.

Example: The grievousness of the situation left everyone in shock.

grill

IPA: /ɡrɪl/

KK: /grɪl/

noun

Definition: A cooking device with metal bars used for cooking food over heat, often outdoors.

Example: We decided to use the grill to cook burgers for the barbecue.

transitive verb

Definition: To cook food on a metal frame over a fire or heat source, or to question someone intensely.

Example: The chef decided to grill the chicken for dinner.

grille

IPA: /ɡrɪl/

KK: /grɪl/

noun

Definition: A structure made of metal, wood, or other materials that is used to cover an opening or serve as a decorative feature, often found in windows or on cars.

Example: The car's grille was designed to allow air to flow into the engine while keeping debris out.

grilled

IPA: /ɡrɪld/

KK: /grɪld/

adjective

Definition: Cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, giving it a smoky flavor and charred texture.

Example: The grilled chicken was juicy and full of flavor.

verb

Definition: To cook food over direct heat, usually on a grill or barbecue.

Example: We grilled some vegetables and chicken for dinner.

grilling

IPA: /ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A method of cooking food over direct heat, often on a grill, which gives it a smoky flavor and charred texture.

Example: We enjoyed grilling burgers and vegetables at the barbecue last weekend.

verb

Definition: To cook food over direct heat, usually on a grill or barbecue.

Example: We are grilling burgers for the picnic this weekend.

grim

IPA: /ɡrɪm/

KK: /grɪm/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very serious, gloomy, or harsh, often causing a feeling of sadness or fear.

Example: The news of the accident had a grim effect on the entire community.

grimace

IPA: /ɡrɪˈmeɪs/

KK: /grɪˈmeɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or disapproval.

Example: She couldn't help but grimace when she tasted the sour lemon.

noun

Definition: A facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or disapproval, often involving a twisting of the face.

Example: She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon.

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