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Exam: IELTS

homeschool

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌskoʊl/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌskoʊl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To educate children at home instead of sending them to a traditional school.

Example: Many parents choose to homeschool their children to provide a personalized education.

noun

Definition: A type of education where children are taught at home instead of in a traditional school setting.

Example: Many families choose to homeschool their children for various reasons, including personalized learning.

transitive verb

Definition: To teach a child at home instead of sending them to a traditional school.

Example: Many parents choose to homeschool their children to provide a personalized education.

homeschooler

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌskoʊlər/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌskuːlər/

noun

Definition: A person, often a parent, who teaches their child at home instead of sending them to a traditional school.

Example: Many families choose to be homeschoolers to provide personalized education for their children.

homeschooling

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌskoʊlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌskoʊlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The practice of educating children at home rather than in a traditional school setting.

Example: Many parents choose homeschooling to provide a personalized education for their children.

homesick

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌsɪk/

KK: /hoʊmˌsɪk/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sad or unhappy because you are away from home and missing your family or friends.

Example: After moving to a new city, she often felt homesick and missed her old friends.

homestay

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌsteɪ/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌsteɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of accommodation where travelers stay in a local person's home, often to experience the culture and lifestyle of the area.

Example: During my trip to Spain, I chose a homestay to learn more about the local customs and cuisine.

hometown

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/

noun

Definition: The place where a person was born or grew up, or where they live most of the time.

Example: I always visit my hometown during the holidays.

homework

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: A task or assignment that students are required to complete at home, usually related to their studies.

Example: I have to finish my homework before I can go out with my friends.

homicidal

IPA: /ˌhɒmɪˈsaɪdəl/

KK: /hɑˈmɪsəˌdæl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or capable of causing the killing of another person.

Example: The detective was concerned about the suspect's homicidal tendencies.

homicide

IPA: /ˈhɒməˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈhɑːməˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: The act of one person killing another person.

Example: The police are investigating a homicide that occurred last night.

homily

IPA: /ˈhɒm.ɪ.li/

KK: /ˈhɑːmɪli/

noun

Definition: A short speech or lecture given in a religious setting, meant to teach or inspire the audience about moral or practical issues.

Example: The priest delivered a thoughtful homily that encouraged the congregation to reflect on their actions.

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