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Exam: IELTS

herald

IPA: /ˈhɛr.əld/

KK: /ˈhɛr.əld/

noun

Definition: A person who announces important news or messages, often in a formal way.

Example: The herald announced the arrival of the king to the crowd.

verb

Definition: To announce or signal the arrival of something, often with excitement or importance.

Example: The news of the new policy was heralded by the mayor in a press conference.

heraldry

IPA: /ˈhɛr.əldri/

KK: /ˈhɛr.əl.dri/

noun

Definition: The study and practice of designing and using symbols, especially those related to coats of arms and family lineage.

Example: He studied heraldry to understand the significance of the family crest.

herbaceous

IPA: /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

KK: /hɜrˈbeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing plants that are green and leafy, typically without woody stems, and often living for just one growing season.

Example: The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that added vibrant colors and textures.

herbal

IPA: /ˈhɜːr.bəl/

KK: /ˈhɜrbl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made from plants, especially those used for cooking or medicine.

Example: She prefers herbal tea over regular tea because of its natural flavors.

noun

Definition: A type of book that focuses on plants, particularly those that have medicinal or culinary uses.

Example: She bought an herbal to learn more about the healing properties of different plants.

herbarium

IPA: /hɜːˈbɛəriəm/

KK: /hɜrˈbɛr.i.əm/

noun

Definition: A collection of dried plants that are organized and labeled for scientific study, or a place where such a collection is stored.

Example: The university's herbarium contains thousands of plant specimens from around the world.

herbicidal

IPA: /hɜːrˈbɪsɪdəl/

KK: /hɜrˈbɪsɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that can kill or harm plants, particularly weeds.

Example: Farmers often use herbicidal sprays to control unwanted vegetation in their fields.

herbicide

IPA: /ˈhɜːrbɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈhɜːrbɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical that is used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.

Example: Farmers often use herbicide to keep their fields free of weeds.

herbivorous

IPA: /hɜːrˈbɪvərəs/

KK: /hɜrˈbɪvərəs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes animals that eat only plants and do not consume meat.

Example: Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.

herbivory

IPA: /hɜːrˈbɪvəri/

KK: /hɜːrˈbɪvəri/

noun

Definition: The act of animals eating plants or parts of plants.

Example: Herbivory plays a crucial role in shaping plant communities in ecosystems.

hereafter

IPA: /hɪrˈæf.tər/

KK: /hɪrˈæftər/

adverb

Definition: At a later time or in the future; after this moment.

Example: Many people believe that they will be rewarded for their good deeds hereafter.

noun

Definition: A state of existence that comes after death, often referred to as the afterlife.

Example: Many religions have different beliefs about what happens in the hereafter.

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