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Exam: IELTS

imagined

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪnd/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Conceived or envisioned in the mind.

Example: The imagined world in her story was full of magic and adventure.

verb

Definition: To form a mental picture or idea of something that is not present or real.

Example: She imagined a world where everyone lived in peace.

imaginer

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪnər/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates ideas or images in their mind, often thinking about things that are not real or possible.

Example: As an imaginer, she often dreamed up fantastic stories and characters.

imaging

IPA: /ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating visual representations of objects or areas, often used in medical contexts to help diagnose conditions or understand structures.

Example: The doctor used imaging techniques to get a clearer view of the patient's internal organs.

imagining

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪnɪŋ/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A thought or idea that someone creates in their mind, often about something that is not real or does not exist.

Example: Her imagining of a perfect world inspired many people.

verb

Definition: To form a mental picture or idea of something that is not present or real.

Example: She is imagining a world where everyone is happy.

imagism

IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪzəm/

KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A literary movement in poetry from the early 20th century that focused on using clear images and free verse to express ideas and emotions, often as a response to the emotional style of earlier poetry.

Example: Imagism influenced many poets to write with clarity and precision, using everyday language.

imago

IPA: /ɪˈmeɪɡoʊ/

KK: /ɪˈmeɪɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: A fully developed adult insect that has reached its final stage after going through metamorphosis, or a mental image of a person formed in childhood that influences one's feelings and behavior in adulthood.

Example: The butterfly is the imago of the caterpillar, showcasing its transformation into a beautiful adult insect.

imbalance

IPA: /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

KK: /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

noun

Definition: A situation where things are not equal or balanced, often leading to problems or unfairness.

Example: The imbalance in the economy has caused many people to struggle financially.

imbalanced

IPA: /ɪmˈbælənst/

KK: /ɪmˈbælənst/

adjective

Definition: Not in a state of balance; uneven or unequal in distribution or proportion.

Example: The team's performance was imbalanced, leading to a loss in the final match.

imbalm

IPA: /ɪmˈbɑːlm/

KK: /ɪmˈbɑlm/

transitive verb

Definition: To preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals to prevent decay.

Example: The ancient Egyptians would often embalm their pharaohs to prepare them for the afterlife.

imbed

IPA: /ɪmˈbɛd/

KK: /ɪmˈbɛd/

verb

Definition: To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass or context.

Example: The artist decided to imbed the small stones into the surface of the sculpture.

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