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Exam: IELTS

hagiography

IPA: /ˌheɪɡiˈɒɡrəfi/

KK: /hæɡiˈɑɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: A type of biography that praises and idealizes its subject, often focusing on the lives of saints or revered individuals.

Example: The hagiography of the saint highlighted his miraculous deeds and virtuous life.

hail

IPA: /heɪl/

KK: /heɪl/

interjection

Definition: A word used to greet someone or show respect, often used in a formal or celebratory context.

Example: Hail to the heroes who fought for our freedom!

intransitive verb

Definition: To fall from the sky in small, hard balls of ice, similar to rain but much colder.

Example: During the storm, it began to hail, covering the ground in white pellets.

noun

Definition: A type of precipitation that consists of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky, often during storms.

Example: The storm brought a heavy hail that covered the ground in white.

hairdresser

IPA: /ˈhɛəˌdrɛsə/

KK: /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person who cuts, styles, or arranges hair for others.

Example: I have an appointment with my hairdresser to get a new haircut.

hairdressing

IPA: /ˈhɛəˌdrɛsɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The profession or activity of cutting, styling, and arranging hair for clients.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in hairdressing after completing her training.

hairsplitting

IPA: /ˈhɛəˌsplɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɛrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of making very small or unnecessary distinctions or details, often in a way that is overly precise or nitpicky.

Example: His hairsplitting during the meeting frustrated everyone, as he focused on minor details instead of the main issues.

hairstylist

IPA: /ˈhɛrˌstaɪlɪst/

KK: /ˈhɛrˌstaɪlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who cuts, colors, and styles hair for clients.

Example: She went to the hairstylist to get a new haircut for the summer.

halfhearted

IPA: /ˈhæfˈhɑːtɪd/

KK: /ˈhæfˈhɑrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Showing little interest or effort; not enthusiastic or committed.

Example: Her halfhearted attempt to clean the house left it still messy.

halfheartedly

IPA: /ˌhæfˈhɑːrtɪdli/

KK: /hæfˈhɑrtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows little enthusiasm or interest.

Example: She halfheartedly agreed to help with the project, but it was clear she didn't really want to.

halfheartedness

IPA: //hæfˈhɑːrtɪdnəs//

KK: /ˈhæfˈhɑrtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of showing little enthusiasm or effort in something.

Example: Her halfheartedness in the project was evident, as she didn't put in much effort.

halflife

IPA: /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/

KK: /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/

noun

Definition: A period of time in which half of a substance, such as a radioactive material, decays or is eliminated from a system.

Example: The half-life of carbon-14 is about 5,730 years, which is used in dating ancient artifacts.

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