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Exam: IELTS

influence

IPA: /ˈɪnfluəns/

KK: /ˈɪnfluəns/

noun

Definition: The power or ability to affect someone or something in a way that changes them or their situation.

Example: Her kindness had a positive influence on the children.

transitive verb

Definition: To have an effect on someone or something, often in a subtle or indirect way.

Example: Her speech was able to influence the audience's opinion on the matter.

influenceable

IPA: /ˈɪnfluːəbl/

KK: /ˈɪnfluːənbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be affected or changed by someone or something.

Example: Children are often more influenceable than adults when it comes to opinions and behaviors.

influencing

IPA: /ɪnˈfluːənsɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈfluːənsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of having an effect on someone or something, often in a way that changes their thoughts or actions.

Example: Her influencing skills helped the team reach a consensus on the project.

verb

Definition: To have an effect on someone or something, often in a way that changes their thoughts or actions.

Example: She is influencing her friends to join the club.

influent

IPA: /ɪnˈfluːənt/

KK: /ɪnˈfluːənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is flowing in or entering a place.

Example: The influent water from the river nourishes the surrounding land.

noun

Definition: A stream or body of water that flows into a larger body of water, often contributing to its flow or volume.

Example: The river's influent was a small stream that added to its water level.

influential

IPA: /ɪnˈfluːənʧəl/

KK: /ɪnˈfluːənʧəl/

adjective

Definition: Having the power to affect or change someone or something.

Example: Her influential speech inspired many people to take action.

noun

Definition: A person who has a lot of power or influence in a particular area, often affecting decisions or opinions.

Example: The influentials in the industry gathered to discuss the future of technology.

influentially

IPA: /ɪnˈfluːənʃəli/

KK: /ɪnˈfluːənʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that has a lot of power or influence over people or events.

Example: She spoke influentially at the conference, inspiring many to take action.

influenza

IPA: /ɪnˈfluːənzə/

KK: /ɪnˈfluːənzə/

noun

Definition: A serious viral infection that spreads easily and causes symptoms like fever, chills, and body aches, affecting the respiratory system.

Example: During the winter months, many people catch influenza and have to stay home from work or school.

influenzal

IPA: /ɪnˈfluːənzəl/

KK: /ɪnˈfluːɛnzl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a viral infection that affects the respiratory system, commonly known as the flu.

Example: The influenzal outbreak caused many people to stay home from work and school.

influx

IPA: /ˈɪnflʌks/

KK: /ˈɪnflʌks/

noun

Definition: A large number of people or things arriving or coming into a place at the same time.

Example: The city experienced an influx of tourists during the summer months.

infomercial

IPA: /ˌɪn.fəˈmɜːr.ʃəl/

KK: /ˌɪnfoʊˈmɜrʃəl/

noun

Definition: A type of television advertisement that is longer than a typical commercial and often includes demonstrations or discussions about a product.

Example: The late-night infomercial convinced me to buy the new kitchen gadget.

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