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Exam: IELTS

illustrative

IPA: /ɪˈlʌstrətɪv/

KK: /ɪˈlʌstrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Serving to explain or clarify something, often by providing examples or visuals.

Example: The teacher used an illustrative diagram to help the students understand the concept better.

illustratively

IPA: /ˌɪl.əˈstræt.ɪv.li/

KK: /ɪlʌstrətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that helps to explain or clarify something, often by providing examples or illustrations.

Example: The teacher explained the concept illustratively, using diagrams and charts to help the students understand.

illustrator

IPA: /ˈɪl.ə.streɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈɪl.ə.streɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates drawings or images, often for books, magazines, or other publications.

Example: The illustrator brought the story to life with beautiful images.

illustrious

IPA: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəs/

KK: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Famous and respected for past achievements or qualities.

Example: The scientist received an award for her illustrious career in research.

illustriously

IPA: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəsli/

KK: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very famous and respected, often because of achievements or qualities.

Example: She has lived an illustriously successful life, winning many awards for her contributions to science.

illustriousness

IPA: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəsnəs/

KK: /ɪˈlʌstrɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being well-known and respected for past achievements or greatness.

Example: Her illustriousness in the field of science earned her numerous awards and honors.

illuvial

IPA: /ɪˈluːviəl/

KK: /ɪˈluːviəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of illuviation, which is the movement of dissolved materials from one layer of soil to another.

Example: The illuvial layer of soil is rich in nutrients that have leached down from the upper layers.

illuviation

IPA: /ɪˌluːviˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌluːviˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where materials like minerals and salts are deposited in a lower layer of soil after being washed out from a higher layer.

Example: Illuviation can significantly affect soil fertility by altering the distribution of nutrients.

image

IPA: /ˈɪmɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈɪmɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A representation of something, such as a picture, drawing, or mental picture that helps to visualize or understand an idea or concept.

Example: The artist created a beautiful image of the sunset over the mountains.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a visual representation of something, often by describing it in detail or producing a likeness.

Example: The artist imaged the landscape beautifully in her painting.

imagery

IPA: /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

KK: /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

noun

Definition: A collection of images or pictures that create a visual representation in art, literature, or the mind.

Example: The poet used vivid imagery to help readers visualize the scene.

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