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Exam: IELTS

ileum

IPA: /ˈɪliəm/

KK: /ˈɪliəm/

noun

Definition: The last part of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine.

Example: The ileum absorbs nutrients from food before it passes into the large intestine.

ileus

IPA: /ˈɪliəs/

KK: /ˈɪliəs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the intestines are blocked, leading to symptoms like pain, vomiting, and inability to pass stool.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with ileus after experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting.

iliac

IPA: /ˈɪliæk/

KK: /ˈɪliæk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the upper part of the hip bone or the area around it.

Example: The doctor explained that the iliac region is important for understanding certain medical conditions.

ilium

IPA: /ˈɪliəm/

KK: /ˈɪliəm/

noun

Definition: The largest and uppermost bone in the pelvis, which helps support the body and connects the spine to the legs.

Example: The ilium is an important part of the human skeletal system, providing structure and support.

ill

IPA: /ɪl/

KK: /ɪl/

adjective

Definition: Not healthy or sick; feeling unwell or having a negative condition.

Example: She felt ill after eating the spoiled food.

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows sickness or poor health; not in a good condition.

Example: He was feeling ill after eating too much candy.

noun

Definition: A problem or difficulty that causes suffering or trouble, often related to social issues or personal distress.

Example: The community is working together to solve the social ills affecting their neighborhood.

illative

IPA: /ɪˈleɪtɪv/

KK: /ɪˈleɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical case that indicates movement toward a place or an inference.

Example: In Finnish, the illative case is used to show direction, such as going to a city.

noun

Definition: A term that refers to a word or phrase that indicates an inference or conclusion, often used in grammar to describe a specific case.

Example: In the sentence, 'She was late; therefore, she missed the bus,' the word 'therefore' acts as an illative.

illatively

IPA: /ɪˈlætɪvli/

KK: /ɪˈlætɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that indicates a conclusion or inference based on reasoning.

Example: She argued illatively, drawing conclusions from the evidence presented.

illegal

IPA: /ɪˈliːɡəl/

KK: /ɪˈliɡəl/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed by law or rules.

Example: Driving without a license is illegal.

noun

Definition: Not allowed by law; something that is against the law.

Example: The police arrested him for being an illegal.

illegalization

IPA: /ɪˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something illegal or prohibiting it by law.

Example: The illegalization of certain substances has led to a decrease in their use.

illegalize

IPA: /ɪˈliːɡəlaɪz/

KK: /ɪˈliːɡəlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something against the law or not allowed by law.

Example: The government decided to illegalize the sale of certain drugs.

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