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Exam: IELTS

iridescence

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

KK: /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of showing many different colors that seem to change when viewed from different angles.

Example: The iridescence of the soap bubble made it look magical in the sunlight.

iridescent

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

KK: /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a shiny, colorful appearance that changes depending on the angle of light, similar to a rainbow.

Example: The soap bubble was iridescent, reflecting a spectrum of colors in the sunlight.

iridium

IPA: /ɪˈrɪdiəm/

KK: /ɪˈrɪdiəm/

noun

Definition: A rare and very hard metallic element that is resistant to corrosion and is used in various high-temperature applications and to strengthen platinum.

Example: Iridium is often used in electrical contacts due to its durability and resistance to wear.

iridologist

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈdɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ɪˈraɪdəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the iris of the eye to understand a person's health or diagnose health issues.

Example: The iridologist examined my eyes to check for any health problems.

iridology

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈdɒlədʒi/

KK: /ɪˈrɪdəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The practice of examining the colored part of the eye to find out information about a person's health and possible diseases.

Example: She visited a specialist for an iridology session to learn more about her health.

irk

IPA: /ɪrk/

KK: /ɪrk/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being annoying or bothersome.

Example: His constant interruptions were a real irk during the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To annoy or irritate someone.

Example: His constant interruptions began to irk me during the meeting.

irked

IPA: /ɪrkt/

KK: /ɪrked/

adjective

Definition: Feeling annoyed or irritated.

Example: She was irked by the constant noise from the construction site.

verb

Definition: To annoy or irritate someone.

Example: She was irked by the loud noise coming from the construction site.

irksome

IPA: /ˈɜːrk.səm/

KK: /ˈɜrk.səm/

adjective

Definition: Causing annoyance or irritation; something that is bothersome or tedious.

Example: The constant noise from the construction site was quite irksome.

irksomely

IPA: /ˈɪrk.sə.mə.li/

KK: /ˈɪrk-sə-mə-lee/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes annoyance or irritation; in a tedious manner.

Example: The meeting dragged on irksomely, making everyone restless.

irksomeness

IPA: /ˈɜːrk.sə.məs/

KK: /ˈɜrksəmnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being annoying or bothersome.

Example: The irksomeness of the constant noise made it hard to concentrate.

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