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Exam: IELTS

antalgic

IPA: /ænˈtæl.dʒɪk/

KK: /æn'tælɡɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that helps to relieve or reduce pain.

Example: The doctor prescribed an antalgic medication to help manage her discomfort.

antarctic

IPA: /ænˈtɑːrk.tɪk/

KK: /æntɑrˈktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the region around the South Pole or the continent of Antarctica.

Example: The Antarctic climate is extremely cold and harsh.

antebellum

IPA: /ˌæntəˈbɛləm/

KK: /ˈæntəˌbɛləm/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time period before a war, particularly the American Civil War in the United States.

Example: The antebellum period was marked by significant social and economic changes in the South.

antecedently

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈsiːdəntli/

KK: /æntɪˈsiːdəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that refers to something that came before; previously.

Example: The events occurred antecedently to the main incident, influencing its outcome.

antechamber

IPA: /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪm.bər/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

noun

Definition: A small room that is located before a larger room, often used as a waiting area or entrance.

Example: She waited in the antechamber before being called into the meeting.

antedate

IPA: /ˈæn.tɪ.deɪt/

KK: /ˈæntɪˌdeɪt/

noun

Definition: A date that is set for an event or document that is earlier than when it actually happens or is created.

Example: The contract had an antedate, making it seem like it was signed months earlier than it really was.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a date to something that is earlier than the date it actually happened.

Example: The historian decided to antedate the document to reflect its original creation time.

antemortem

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈmɔːrtəm/

KK: /æntɪˈmɔrtəm/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or occurring before death.

Example: The doctors conducted an antemortem examination to determine the cause of the patient's condition.

antenatal

IPA: /ˌæntɪˈneɪtl/

KK: /æn'tiːneɪtl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period before a baby is born.

Example: The doctor scheduled several antenatal check-ups to monitor the baby's health.

antenatally

IPA: /ˌæntəˈneɪtəli/

KK: /æntəˈneɪtəli/

adverb

Definition: At a time before a baby is born.

Example: The doctor recommended certain tests to be done antenatally to ensure the health of the baby.

antenna

IPA: //ænˈtɛnə//

KK: /ænˈtɛnə/

noun

Definition: A device made of metal that is used to send or receive signals, especially radio or electromagnetic waves.

Example: The radio station installed a new antenna to improve its signal.

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