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Exam: IELTS

lateral

IPA: /ˈlætərəl/

KK: /ˈlætərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the side or situated at the side of something.

Example: The lateral view of the building shows its unique architecture.

intransitive verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A side part or projection, often used in contexts like sports or linguistics.

Example: The quarterback made a lateral pass to his teammate during the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or pass something to the side, especially in a sideways or backward direction.

Example: The player lateraled the ball to his teammate during the game.

lateralization

IPA: /ˌlætəˌraɪləˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌlætəˌrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of assigning specific functions or activities to one side of the brain or body rather than the other.

Example: Lateralization of brain function is important for understanding how different areas control various abilities.

lateralizing

IPA: /ˈlæt.ə.rə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlætərəlˌaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or situated at the side; moving or extending sideways.

Example: The lateralizing effect of the treatment was observed in the patient's response.

verb

Definition: To move or position something to the side or laterally.

Example: The doctor is lateralizing the patient's movements to assess their coordination.

laterally

IPA: /ˈleɪtərəli/

KK: /ˈleɪtərəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is directed towards the side or involves movement to the side.

Example: The branches of the tree grew laterally, spreading outwards from the trunk.

latest

IPA: /ˈleɪtɪst/

KK: /ˈleɪtɪst/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the most recent time or event; the newest or most up-to-date.

Example: I just read the latest news about the upcoming movie.

noun

Definition: The most recent or current version of something.

Example: I just bought the latest smartphone model.

latex

IPA: /ˈleɪtɛks/

KK: /ˈleɪtɛks/

noun

Definition: A thick, milky fluid produced by certain plants, which can be used to make rubber and is also found in some paints and adhesives.

Example: The artist chose to use latex paint for its vibrant colors and easy cleanup.

latifundium

IPA: /ˌlætɪˈfʌndɪəm/

KK: /lætɪˈfʌndɪəm/

noun

Definition: A large piece of land, especially one that is owned by a single person or family, often used for farming and agriculture.

Example: The latifundium was known for its vast fields and the laborers who worked there.

latinize

IPA: /ˈlætɪnaɪz/

KK: /ˈlætɪnaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something so that it has a Latin form or style, often by translating it into the Latin language or adopting Latin characteristics.

Example: The scholar decided to latinize the names of the plants in his research paper.

latitude

IPA: /ˈlætɪˌtjuːd/

KK: /ˈlætɪˌtud/

noun

Definition: The distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. It helps to determine the location of a point on the Earth's surface.

Example: The latitude of Paris is approximately 48.8566° N.

latitudinal

IPA: /ˌlætɪˈtjuːdɪnəl/

KK: /lætɪˈtjudɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the lines that run parallel to the equator, which measure how far north or south a place is from the equator.

Example: The latitudinal climate zones affect the types of plants that can grow in different regions.

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