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Exam: IELTS

hourly

IPA: /ˈaʊərli/

KK: /ˈaʊərli/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens every hour or is measured by the hour.

Example: The train arrives at hourly intervals throughout the day.

adverb

Definition: At or during every hour; frequently or continually.

Example: The bus arrives hourly, making it easy to travel around the city.

noun

Definition: A person who is paid for each hour of work they do, rather than receiving a salary.

Example: The company hired several hourly workers to help during the busy season.

house

IPA: /haʊs/

KK: /haʊs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To live in a place or to provide shelter for someone.

Example: They house their guests in a comfortable room.

noun

Definition: A building where people live, often providing shelter and a place to stay. It can also refer to a place where a group of people live together or a business establishment.

Example: They bought a new house in the suburbs.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide a place for someone or something to live or be stored.

Example: The new building will house several offices and a cafe.

housemaid

IPA: //ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd//

KK: /ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/

noun

Definition: A woman or girl who works in a household to perform various tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and taking care of the home.

Example: The housemaid cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

housing

IPA: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A place where people live, such as a house or apartment.

Example: The city is building new housing to accommodate the growing population.

hover

IPA: /ˈhʌvər/

KK: /ˈhʌvər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stay in one place in the air without moving up or down, or to be in a state of uncertainty.

Example: The drone hovered above the field, capturing images from the sky.

noun

Definition: The action of staying in one place in the air without moving up or down, often used to describe how certain objects, like helicopters, can remain suspended in the air.

Example: The drone was in a hover above the park, capturing images from above.

however

IPA: /həˈɛvər/

KK: /həʊˈɛvər/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said before. It can also emphasize the manner in which something is done.

Example: I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

Example: I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.

howsoever

IPA: /haʊˈsoʊˌvɜr/

KK: /haʊˈsoʊvər/

adverb

Definition: In any way or manner; regardless of how something is done or to what extent.

Example: You can achieve your goals howsoever you choose to pursue them.

hub

IPA: /hʌb/

KK: /hʌb/

noun

Definition: A place or point that serves as a center for activities, interests, or connections.

Example: The city has become a hub for technology startups.

huddle

IPA: /ˈhʌd.əl/

KK: /ˈhʌdəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather closely together, often for warmth or to discuss something privately.

Example: The players huddle together to discuss their next move before the game resumes.

noun

Definition: A close group of people or animals that are gathered together, often for a specific purpose or to discuss something privately.

Example: The team gathered in a huddle to discuss their strategy before the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a group of people or things to come together closely in a crowded way.

Example: The coach huddled the players together to discuss the game plan.

hueless

IPA: /ˈhjuːləs/

KK: /ˈhjuːləs/

adjective

Definition: Having no color or lacking any shade; colorless.

Example: The painting was hueless, giving it a stark and lifeless appearance.

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