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Exam: IELTS

highflier

IPA: /haɪˈflaɪər/

KK: /haɪˈflaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that is very successful or ambitious, often achieving great things quickly or in an extravagant way.

Example: The young entrepreneur is a highflier in the tech industry, known for her innovative ideas.

highflyer

IPA: /haɪˈflaɪər/

KK: /haɪˈflaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who is very successful or ambitious, often in a particular field or profession.

Example: She is a highflyer in the corporate world, quickly rising through the ranks.

highjack

IPA: /haɪˈdʒæk/

KK: /haɪdʒæk/

verb

Definition: To take control of a vehicle or aircraft by force, often to use it for illegal purposes.

Example: The criminals attempted to highjack the plane mid-flight.

highlight

IPA: /ˈhaɪlaɪt/

KK: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A part of something that is very bright or stands out, often because it is important or interesting.

Example: The highlight of the concert was when the band played their most popular song.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stand out or more noticeable, often by emphasizing it or marking it in a special way.

Example: She used a yellow marker to highlight the important points in her notes.

highlighter

IPA: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtə/

KK: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtər/

noun

Definition: A tool used to mark important text or to enhance features on the face, often with bright colors or fluorescent ink.

Example: She used a yellow highlighter to mark the key points in her notes.

highlighting

IPA: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A part of something that is made brighter or more noticeable, often used to refer to a specific area that stands out due to color or brightness.

Example: The highlighting on her hair made it look vibrant and full of life.

verb

Definition: To make something stand out or be more noticeable, often by marking it in a special way.

Example: She is highlighting the important points in her notes for the exam.

highly

IPA: /ˈhaɪli/

KK: /ˈhaɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a great degree or level of something; very much or very well.

Example: She is highly skilled in her profession.

highway

IPA: /ˈhaɪweɪ/

KK: /ˈhaɪweɪ/

noun

Definition: A major public road that is designed for fast travel, often connecting cities and towns.

Example: We drove along the highway to reach the beach quickly.

hijack

IPA: /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

KK: /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

noun

Definition: The act of taking control of a vehicle, aircraft, or other mode of transportation by force or threat.

Example: The hijack of the plane caused a major security alert at the airport.

transitive verb

Definition: To take control of a vehicle or transport by force, often to use it for a different purpose or to steal it.

Example: The criminals planned to hijack the bus during its route.

hijacked

IPA: /ˈhaɪdʒækt/

KK: /ˈhaɪdʒækt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel that has been taken over by force or without permission.

Example: The hijacked plane was forced to land in a different country.

verb

Definition: To take control of a vehicle, aircraft, or other mode of transportation by force or threat.

Example: The plane was hijacked by armed men during the flight.

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