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Exam: IELTS

indult

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌlt/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌlt/

noun

Definition: A special permission given by the pope in the Roman Catholic Church that allows someone to not follow a specific church law.

Example: The priest received an indult to allow the use of a different ritual during the service.

indurated

IPA: /ɪnˈdjʊəreɪtɪd/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒʊr.ɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has become hard or firm, often due to the presence of fibrous materials or other factors.

Example: The indurated soil made it difficult for the plants to grow.

verb

Definition: To become hard or solid, often as a result of a process like drying or aging.

Example: The clay indurated after being exposed to the sun for several days.

induration

IPA: /ˌɪn.dʒʊˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈdʊəreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or condition of becoming hard, especially in relation to soft tissues or organs due to inflammation or other factors.

Example: The doctor noted the induration of the skin during the examination.

industrial

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to or used in the production of goods and services, often involving factories and manufacturing processes.

Example: The city has many industrial areas where factories are located.

noun

Definition: A person or company that is involved in the production of goods or services in a specific sector of the economy.

Example: The industrial hired several new workers to meet the growing demand for their products.

industrialise

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlaɪz/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To develop industries in a country or region, making it more focused on manufacturing and production.

Example: The government plans to industrialise the rural areas to boost the economy.

industrialised

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlaɪzd/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a place or country that has developed industries and factories, often leading to economic growth and urbanization.

Example: The industrialised nations have higher standards of living compared to developing countries.

verb

Definition: To develop industries in a country or region, often leading to increased production and economic growth.

Example: The country has industrialised rapidly over the past few decades.

industrialism

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlɪzəm/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A system in which large industries and factories play a major role in the economy and society, leading to the production of many goods and a focus on urban work.

Example: The rise of industrialism transformed the economy and society in the 19th century.

industrialist

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌstriəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who owns or manages a business in the manufacturing or industrial sector.

Example: The industrialist invested millions in renewable energy projects.

industrialize

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from an economy based on agriculture or handicrafts to one based on the manufacturing of goods and services.

Example: Many countries began to industrialize in the late 19th century.

transitive verb

Definition: To develop or organize the production of goods and services in a systematic way, typically involving factories and machinery.

Example: The government plans to industrialize the rural areas to boost the economy.

industrialized

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlaɪzd/

KK: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a place or country that has developed industries and manufacturing processes.

Example: The industrialized nations have advanced economies and high levels of technology.

verb

Definition: To develop industries in a country or region, making it more focused on manufacturing and production.

Example: The country has industrialized rapidly over the past few decades.

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