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Exam: IELTS

angioma

IPA: /ˈændʒiˌoʊ.mə/

KK: /ˈæn.dʒi.oʊ.mə/

noun

Definition: A type of tumor that mainly consists of blood vessels or lymph vessels, often appearing as a growth on the skin or in other tissues.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an angioma on her arm.

angioplasty

IPA: /ˌændʒiəˈplæsti/

KK: /æŋdʒiəˈplæsti/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels, often involving the use of a balloon to widen the vessel.

Example: The doctor recommended angioplasty to improve blood flow to the heart.

angiosperm

IPA: //ˈændʒioʊˌspɜrm//

KK: /ˈæn.dʒi.oʊ.spɜrm/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that produces flowers and has seeds enclosed in a protective structure called an ovary.

Example: Roses and daisies are examples of angiosperms that bloom in the spring.

angiotensin

IPA: //ˌændʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn//

KK: /æŋdʒiəˈtɛnsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of hormone that helps control blood pressure by narrowing blood vessels.

Example: Angiotensin plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure in the body.

angle

IPA: /ˈæŋɡl/

KK: /ˈæŋɡəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn or move in a direction that is not straight, often forming a sharp corner or point.

Example: The road angles sharply to the left, making it difficult to drive.

noun

Definition: A shape formed by two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, often measured in degrees.

Example: The architect designed the building with a unique angle to make it stand out.

transitive verb

Definition: To position or direct something in a slanted or tilted manner, often to create a specific perspective or effect.

Example: She angled the camera to capture the best view of the sunset.

anglicise

IPA: /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/

KK: /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something so that it is more like English in style, language, or culture.

Example: The film was anglicised to appeal to a wider audience in the UK.

anglicism

IPA: /ˈæŋɡlɪˌsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈæŋɡlɪˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A word or feature that comes from the English language and is used in another language.

Example: The use of the word 'weekend' in French is an example of an anglicism.

anglicization

IPA: /ˌæŋɡlɪsɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /æŋɡlɪsɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something more English in character or style, often referring to language or culture.

Example: The anglicization of certain words has made them easier for English speakers to understand.

anglicize

IPA: /ˈæŋɡlɪˌzaɪz/

KK: /ˈæŋɡlɪˌsaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something so that it is more like English in style, sound, or spelling.

Example: The author decided to anglicize the names of the characters in the story to make them more relatable to English readers.

anglicized

IPA: /ˈæŋɡlɪˌzaɪzd/

KK: /ˈæŋɡlɪˌzaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Changed to be more like English in style, language, or character.

Example: The anglicized version of the name made it easier for English speakers to pronounce.

verb

Definition: To make something more English in character or style, often by changing its language or cultural aspects.

Example: The author anglicized the names of the characters to make the story more relatable to English readers.

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