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Exam: IELTS

anguish

IPA: /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

KK: /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example: She anguished over the decision for days before finally choosing.

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of severe pain or suffering, either physically or emotionally.

Example: She felt a deep anguish after losing her beloved pet.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone experience severe pain or distress.

Example: The news of her departure anguished him deeply.

anguished

IPA: /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/

KK: /ˈæŋɡwɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or showing extreme pain or distress.

Example: She had an anguished look on her face after hearing the bad news.

angular

IPA: /ˈæŋɡjʊlər/

KK: /ˈæŋɡjələr/

adjective

Definition: Having sharp angles or corners; not rounded or smooth.

Example: The building has an angular design that makes it stand out.

angularly

IPA: /ˈæŋɡjʊlərli/

KK: /ˈæŋɡjʊlərli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to angles or has sharp corners.

Example: The building was designed angularly, giving it a modern and striking appearance.

angulation

IPA: /æŋˈɡjʊleɪʃən/

KK: /æŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being angled or having angles; the way in which angles are formed or arranged.

Example: The angulation of the roof allows for better drainage of rainwater.

anhedonia

IPA: /ˌæn.hɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/

KK: /ænəˈdoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot feel pleasure from activities that usually bring joy or satisfaction.

Example: After months of feeling anhedonia, she realized she needed to seek help for her mental health.

anhedonic

IPA: /ˌæn.hɪˈdoʊ.nɪk/

KK: /ænəˈhoʊdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state where a person is unable to feel pleasure or enjoyment in activities that are usually found enjoyable.

Example: After months of feeling anhedonic, she sought help from a therapist.

anhydride

IPA: //ænˈhaɪdraɪd//

KK: /ænˈhaɪdraɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is created when water is removed from another compound, usually an acid.

Example: Sulfur anhydride is used in the production of sulfuric acid.

anhydrite

IPA: //ˈænhaɪdraɪt//

KK: /ˈænhaɪˌdraɪt/

noun

Definition: A mineral made of calcium sulfate that does not contain water, often found in layers with gypsum and can be colorless, white, gray, blue, or lilac.

Example: Anhydrite is often used in the production of cement and as a drying agent in various industrial processes.

aniline

IPA: /ˈænɪˌliːn/

KK: /ˈænɪˌlaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a type of organic compound known as aniline, which is used in dyes and chemicals.

Example: The aniline dye produced vibrant colors in the fabric.

noun

Definition: A colorless and oily liquid that is toxic and derived from benzene, commonly used in making dyes, rubber, and other chemical products.

Example: Aniline is often used in the production of various dyes and pigments.

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