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Exam: IELTS

lawyering

IPA: /ˈlɔɪərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɔɪərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The work or profession of practicing law, typically involving providing legal advice and representing clients in legal matters.

Example: Lawyering requires a deep understanding of the law and strong communication skills.

lawyerlike

IPA: /ˈlɔːjərlaɪk/

KK: /ˈlɔɪərˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics similar to those of a lawyer.

Example: His lawyerlike demeanor made everyone trust his advice.

lawyerly

IPA: /ˈlɔɪərli/

KK: /ˈlɔɪərli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the characteristics or qualities of a lawyer.

Example: His lawyerly demeanor made everyone trust his advice.

lax

IPA: /læks/

KK: /læks/

adjective

Definition: Not strict or firm; relaxed in rules or control.

Example: The teacher was lax about homework deadlines, allowing students to submit their work late.

laxity

IPA: /ˈlæksɪti/

KK: /ˈlæksɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being relaxed or not strict, often leading to a lack of control or discipline.

Example: The laxity in the rules allowed students to take advantage of the system.

laxly

IPA: /ˈlæksli/

KK: /laksli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not strict or careful; relaxed and easygoing.

Example: The rules were followed laxly, leading to confusion among the participants.

laxness

IPA: /ˈlæksnəs/

KK: /læksnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being relaxed or not strict, often leading to carelessness or neglect.

Example: The laxness in the rules allowed students to take advantage of the system.

lay

IPA: /leɪ/

KK: /le/

intransitive verb

Definition: To put oneself down in a flat position or to rest in a horizontal position.

Example: After a long day, I like to lay down and relax for a while.

noun

Definition: A type of narrative poem or song, often associated with medieval storytelling, that tells a story or conveys a message.

Example: The bard sang a beautiful lay about the adventures of a brave knight.

transitive verb

Definition: To put something down in a specific position or place, often gently or carefully.

Example: She decided to lay the book on the table before leaving the room.

layer

IPA: /ˈleɪ.ər/

KK: /ˈleɪər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To form or develop in layers, often referring to plants or materials.

Example: The plant will layer itself if the branches touch the ground.

noun

Definition: A level or thickness of material that covers a surface or is part of something, such as a cake or a geological formation.

Example: The cake had three layers of chocolate and cream.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange or place something in layers, often to create a specific structure or effect.

Example: She decided to layer the cake with different flavors of frosting.

layman

IPA: /ˈleɪmən/

KK: /ˈleɪmən/

noun

Definition: A person who is not an expert in a specific field or profession, often used to refer to someone without specialized knowledge.

Example: The scientist explained the complex theory in simple terms so that even a layman could understand it.

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