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Exam: IELTS

launder

IPA: /ˈlɔːndər/

KK: /ˈlɔndər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To wash clothes or other items, usually in a machine, to make them clean.

Example: I need to launder my clothes before the trip.

noun

Definition: A container or channel used for washing materials, often in mining or ore processing.

Example: The miners used a launder to transport the ore while washing it.

transitive verb

Definition: To wash clothes or to clean something, often to make it look better or more acceptable. It can also mean to disguise the source of illegal money by moving it through different channels.

Example: After the party, I need to launder the tablecloths and napkins.

laundering

IPA: /ˈlɔːndərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɔndərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of washing clothes and other textiles to make them clean.

Example: After a long week, I finally got around to doing my laundry and folding the clothes.

verb

Definition: To wash clothes or other fabrics in water and detergent to remove dirt and stains.

Example: She is laundering the clothes before putting them away.

laundrette

IPA: /ˈlɔːndret/

KK: /ˈlɔːndret/

noun

Definition: A place where people can wash and dry their clothes using machines that they pay for.

Example: I need to go to the laundrette to wash my clothes this weekend.

laureate

IPA: /ˈlɔːr.i.ət/

KK: /ˈlɔːr.i.ət/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who has been honored or awarded for their achievements, often in the arts or sciences.

Example: The laureate poet received a standing ovation for her remarkable work.

noun

Definition: A person who has been honored or awarded for their great achievements, especially in fields like arts or sciences.

Example: The Nobel laureate gave a speech about the importance of education.

verb

Definition: To honor someone by giving them a special title or award for their achievements, often in the arts or literature.

Example: The committee decided to laureate the talented writer for her contributions to poetry.

laureateship

IPA: /lɔːˈreɪtəʃɪp/

KK: /lɔːˈreɪtʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or status of being a laureate, which is someone who has been honored for achieving great things in a particular field, especially in arts or sciences.

Example: Winning the Nobel Prize brought her laureateship to the forefront of her career.

laureation

IPA: /lɔːrɪˈeɪʃən/

KK: /lɔːrɪˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving someone a laurel crown, often as a symbol of honor or achievement, especially in academic settings.

Example: The laureation ceremony celebrated the graduates' hard work and dedication.

laureled

IPA: /ˈlɔːr.əld/

KK: /ˈlɔrəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is crowned with a laurel wreath, often symbolizing victory or honor.

Example: The laureled poet received great acclaim for his work.

lavage

IPA: /ləˈvɑːʒ/

KK: /lɑːˈvɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that involves washing out a hollow organ, like the stomach or intestines, using water or other fluids.

Example: The doctor performed a lavage to clear the patient's stomach of toxins.

lavation

IPA: /ləˈveɪʃən/

KK: /lɑˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of washing or cleaning something.

Example: After a long day at the beach, a lavation was necessary to remove the sand and salt from my skin.

lavatory

IPA: /ˈlævəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈlævəˌtɔri/

noun

Definition: A room or space that contains a toilet and often a sink for washing hands.

Example: Please wash your hands after using the lavatory.

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