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Exam: IELTS

hereby

IPA: /ˈhɪərbaɪ/

KK: /ˈhɪrˌbaɪ/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to indicate that something is being done as a result of a specific action or document.

Example: I hereby declare the meeting open.

hereditament

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪtəmənt/

KK: /həˈrɛdɪtəmənt/

noun

Definition: A type of property or asset that can be passed down from one generation to another through inheritance.

Example: The family estate was considered a valuable hereditament, cherished by all descendants.

hereditarily

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛrəli/

KK: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is passed down from parents to their children, often referring to traits or conditions that are inherited.

Example: Certain diseases can be passed hereditarily from one generation to the next.

hereditary

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛri/

KK: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to traits or characteristics that are passed down from parents to their children through genes.

Example: The family has a hereditary condition that affects their health.

heredity

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪti/

KK: /həˈrɛdɪti/

noun

Definition: The process by which traits and characteristics are passed from parents to their children through genes.

Example: Heredity plays a significant role in determining physical traits like eye color and height.

herein

IPA: /hɪˈrɪn/

KK: /hɪˈrin/

adverb

Definition: In or into this document or statement.

Example: The terms of the agreement are outlined herein.

hereinabove

IPA: /hɪrɪnəˈbʌv/

KK: /hɪrɪnˈeɪbʌv/

adverb

Definition: At a point mentioned earlier in this document or writing.

Example: The terms outlined hereinabove must be followed by all parties involved.

hereinafter

IPA: /hɪəˈraɪnˌætə/

KK: /hɪrˈaɪnˌædər/

adverb

Definition: In a later part of this document or text.

Example: The terms outlined in this agreement will be defined hereinafter.

heresy

IPA: /ˈhɛrəsi/

KK: /ˈhɛrəsi/

noun

Definition: A belief or opinion that goes against the accepted teachings of a religion or a widely held belief, often considered wrong or unacceptable.

Example: The scientist's theory was seen as heresy by the traditionalists in the field.

heretic

IPA: /ˈhɛrɪtɪk/

KK: /ˈhɛrɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to beliefs or opinions that go against established or accepted doctrines, especially in religion.

Example: The heretic was excommunicated for his unconventional beliefs.

noun

Definition: A person who has beliefs or opinions that go against the accepted teachings of a religion, especially in Christianity.

Example: The church labeled him a heretic for his unconventional views on faith.

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