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Exam: IELTS

haunt

IPA: /hɔnt/

KK: /hɔnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To visit a place frequently, often in a ghostly manner.

Example: The spirit is said to haunt the old mansion every night.

noun

Definition: A location that is often visited or a place where people gather regularly, sometimes associated with ghosts or supernatural beings.

Example: The old mansion became a popular haunt for local teenagers looking for a thrill.

transitive verb

Definition: To visit a place often or to appear in a ghostly form; also, to keep thinking about something repeatedly.

Example: The old house is said to haunt the neighborhood with stories of its past.

haunted

IPA: /ˈhɔːntɪd/

KK: /ˈhɔntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a place that is visited by ghosts or spirits, or someone who is troubled by memories or thoughts.

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.

haunting

IPA: /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɔntɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that stays in your thoughts for a long time and is hard to forget, often because it is beautiful or sad.

Example: The haunting melody lingered in my mind long after the concert ended.

hauntingly

IPA: /ˈhɔːntɪŋli/

KK: /ˈhɔːntɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that evokes strong feelings of sadness or nostalgia, often in a beautiful or eerie manner.

Example: The music played hauntingly, filling the room with a sense of longing.

haute

IPA: //oʊt//

KK: /hoʊt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to high fashion or stylish elegance, often used to describe sophisticated clothing or cuisine.

Example: The restaurant is known for its haute cuisine, attracting food lovers from all over the city.

hauteur

IPA: //oʊˈtɜːr//

KK: /hoʊˈtɜr/

noun

Definition: A way of behaving that shows someone thinks they are better or more important than others; a sense of pride that can come off as arrogance.

Example: Her hauteur made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.

have

IPA: /hæv/

KK: /hæv/

noun

Definition: A person who has a lot of money or possessions.

Example: The haves in society often have more opportunities than the have-nots.

verb

Definition: To possess or own something; to hold or have a relationship with someone or something; to experience or partake in an action or substance.

Example: I have a dog that loves to play fetch.

havoc

IPA: /ˈhævək/

KK: /ˈhævək/

noun

Definition: A situation of great disorder, confusion, or destruction.

Example: The storm caused havoc in the city, leaving many homes damaged.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause great destruction or damage to something.

Example: The storm wreaked havoc on the small town, leaving many homes damaged.

hawala

IPA: /həˈwɑːlə/

KK: /həˈwɑːlə/

noun

Definition: A method of transferring money without using traditional banking systems, often based on trust and used in Islamic communities.

Example: Many people use hawala to send money to their families abroad without going through banks.

hawker

IPA: /ˈhɔːkər/

KK: /hɔkɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who sells goods, often in a loud or enthusiastic manner, usually in public places.

Example: The hawker shouted to attract customers to his food stall.

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