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Exam: IELTS

groan

IPA: /ɡroʊn/

KK: /groʊn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a low sound that shows discomfort, pain, or annoyance.

Example: He let out a groan when he realized he had forgotten his keys.

noun

Definition: A low sound made to express pain, discomfort, or displeasure.

Example: She let out a groan when she realized she had forgotten her keys.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a low sound of pain or discomfort, often expressing unhappiness or annoyance.

Example: He began to groan when he realized he had forgotten his homework.

grocery

IPA: //ˈɡroʊsəri//

KK: /ˈɡroʊsəri/

noun

Definition: A shop where you can buy food and other household items.

Example: I need to go to the grocery to buy some vegetables and milk.

groggier

IPA: /ˈɡrɒɡiər/

KK: /ˈgrɔɡiər/

adjective

Definition: Feeling weak, tired, or confused, often after waking up or due to lack of sleep.

Example: After staying up late, I felt groggier than usual in the morning.

groggily

IPA: /ˈɡrɒɡɪli/

KK: /ˈgrɔgəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are tired and not fully awake, often moving slowly or with difficulty.

Example: She got out of bed groggily, struggling to keep her eyes open.

groggy

IPA: /ˈɡrɒɡi/

KK: /ˈgrɔɡi/

adjective

Definition: Feeling weak, unsteady, or dazed, often because of tiredness or after waking up.

Example: After staying up late, I felt groggy in the morning.

groin

IPA: /ɡrɔɪn/

KK: /grɔɪn/

noun

Definition: The area where the inner thigh meets the lower abdomen, often associated with the external genitals.

Example: He felt a sharp pain in his groin while playing soccer.

transitive verb

Definition: A part of the body where the legs meet the torso, often associated with the area around the pubic region.

Example: He felt a sharp pain in his groin after the intense workout.

groom

IPA: //ɡruːm//

KK: /grum/

noun

Definition: A man who is about to get married or has just been married.

Example: The groom looked nervous as he waited for the ceremony to begin.

transitive verb

Definition: To take care of someone's appearance or to clean and prepare an animal, making it neat and tidy.

Example: She decided to groom her dog before the dog show.

grooming

IPA: /ˈɡruːmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɡrumɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of taking care of and cleaning animals, especially horses, or the act of preparing someone for a specific role or situation, often involving trust-building.

Example: The groomer's job involves grooming pets to keep them clean and healthy.

verb

Definition: To clean or maintain the appearance of someone or something, often referring to personal hygiene or the care of animals.

Example: She is grooming her dog for the competition.

groove

IPA: //ɡruːv//

KK: /gru:v/

intransitive verb

Definition: To enjoy oneself or to react in a harmonious way, often in response to music or a pleasurable experience.

Example: They were grooving to the rhythm of the band at the concert.

noun

Definition: A long, narrow channel or furrow, often used to describe a track or a routine that someone enjoys or is comfortable with.

Example: After a few weeks, she finally found her groove at work and felt more productive.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a long, narrow cut or indentation in a surface.

Example: The carpenter decided to groove the wood to create a better fit for the joint.

grope

IPA: /ɡroʊp/

KK: /groʊp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel around with your hands in a clumsy or uncertain way, often because you cannot see clearly.

Example: In the dark, I had to grope my way to the door.

noun

Definition: The action of touching someone or something in a clumsy or uncertain way, often without permission.

Example: The man was accused of making an inappropriate grope at the party.

transitive verb

Definition: To touch or feel someone or something in a sexual way, often without their consent.

Example: He was accused of trying to grope her at the party.

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