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Exam: IELTS

humid

IPA: /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

KK: /ˈhjuːmɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a lot of moisture in the air, making it feel wet and often uncomfortable.

Example: The weather was very humid, making it hard to stay cool outside.

humidification

IPA: /hjuːˌmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /hjuːˌmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adding moisture to the air or another gas to increase its humidity.

Example: The humidification of the air in the greenhouse helps the plants grow better.

humidify

IPA: /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/

KK: /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To increase the moisture in the air or a substance.

Example: The device is used to humidify the air in the room during winter.

humidity

IPA: /hjuːˈmɪdəti/

KK: /hjuˈmɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The amount of moisture or dampness in the air.

Example: The humidity today is very high, making it feel hotter outside.

humidly

IPA: /ˈhjuː.mɪd.li/

KK: /ˈhjuːmɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is characterized by a lot of moisture in the air, making it feel warm and sticky.

Example: The air felt heavy and humidly as we walked through the tropical forest.

humification

IPA: /hjuːˌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /hjuːˌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of forming humus, which is the organic component of soil made from decomposed plant and animal matter.

Example: Humification is essential for maintaining healthy soil and supporting plant growth.

humiliated

IPA: /hjuˈmɪlɪˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /hjuˈmɪlɪˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling ashamed or embarrassed because of a loss of dignity or self-respect.

Example: After making a mistake in front of everyone, he felt humiliated.

verb

Definition: To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed, often in front of others.

Example: She felt humiliated when she tripped and fell in front of her classmates.

humiliating

IPA: /hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪ.tɪŋ/

KK: /hjuˈmɪlɪˌeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed, often by making them look foolish or degrading their dignity.

Example: It was a humiliating experience to be called out in front of the entire class.

verb

Definition: To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed, often in front of others.

Example: The teacher's harsh comments were humiliating for the student.

humiliatingly

IPA: /hjuˈmɪlɪˌeɪtɪŋli/

KK: /hjuˈmɪlɪˌeɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.

Example: She was humiliatingly defeated in front of her friends.

humiliation

IPA: /hjuːˌmɪlɪˈeɪʃən/

KK: /hjuˈmɪlɪˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation or experience that causes someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed, often because they are made to look foolish or degraded.

Example: He felt a deep sense of humiliation after tripping on stage during the presentation.

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