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Exam: IELTS

legitimatize

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməˌtaɪz/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something legitimate or acceptable, often by providing legal or official recognition.

Example: The new law aims to legitimatize the use of renewable energy sources.

legitimise

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something acceptable or valid according to rules or laws.

Example: The government decided to legitimise the new regulations to ensure fairness.

legitimism

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪzəm/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The beliefs or ideas of those who support the rightful claim to a throne or authority, often based on hereditary succession.

Example: The legitimism movement sought to restore the monarchy based on traditional rights.

legitimist

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪst/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports the idea that a government should be led by a monarch or ruler who inherits their position by birthright.

Example: The legitimist argued that the monarchy should be restored to its rightful place in the government.

legitimization

IPA: /lɪˌdʒɪtɪməˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /lɪˌdʒɪtɪməˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something acceptable or legal.

Example: The legitimization of the new policy took several months of discussion.

legitimize

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtəˌmaɪz/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtəˌmaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something acceptable or valid, often by following certain rules or laws.

Example: The new law aims to legitimize the use of renewable energy sources.

legitimizer

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪzər/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes something legitimate or acceptable, often by providing official approval or validation.

Example: The new law served as a legitimizer for the previously unregulated industry.

legroom

IPA: /ˈlɛɡruːm/

KK: /ˈlɛɡrum/

noun

Definition: The space available for a person's legs when sitting, especially in a vehicle or on an airplane.

Example: The airplane seats had very little legroom, making it uncomfortable for the passengers.

leguminous

IPA: /lɪˈɡjuːmɪnəs/

KK: /lɪˈɡjuːmɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of plants that produce seeds in pods, such as beans and peas.

Example: Leguminous plants are important for improving soil fertility.

leishmaniasis

IPA: /leɪʃˈmænɪəsɪs/

KK: /lɛɪʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by tiny organisms called protozoans, which are spread by the bites of certain sand flies. It can lead to various health issues, including skin ulcers and fever.

Example: Leishmaniasis is a serious health concern in some tropical regions where sand flies are common.

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