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Exam: IELTS

lenitive

IPA: /ˈlɛnɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈlɛnɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Able to reduce pain or discomfort and make things easier or more pleasant.

Example: The lenitive cream helped soothe her sunburn.

noun

Definition: A type of medicine or substance that helps to soothe or relieve pain or discomfort.

Example: The doctor prescribed a lenitive to help ease her symptoms.

lens

IPA: /lɛnz/

KK: /lɛnz/

noun

Definition: A transparent object, usually made of glass or plastic, that bends light to form images. It can be used in cameras, glasses, and other optical devices.

Example: The photographer adjusted the lens to get a clearer picture.

transitive verb

Definition: To capture an image or video using a camera.

Example: She decided to lens the beautiful sunset at the beach.

lensing

IPA: /ˈlɛn.sɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɛn.sɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of focusing light using a lens, which can create images or magnify objects.

Example: The lensing effect allowed the astronomers to see distant galaxies more clearly.

verb

Definition: To use a lens to focus or direct light, or to view something through a lens.

Example: The photographer is lensing the scene to capture the perfect shot.

lentigo

IPA: /lɛnˈtɪɡoʊ/

KK: /lɛnˈtɪɡoʊ/

noun

Definition: A small, flat, colored spot on the skin that is usually brown or black.

Example: The doctor examined the lentigo on her arm to ensure it was not harmful.

lentivirus

IPA: /ˈlɛntɪˌvaɪərəs/

KK: /ˈlɛntɪˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that belongs to a group of retroviruses, known for causing slow and progressive diseases in humans and animals, such as AIDS.

Example: Researchers are studying lentivirus to develop better treatments for HIV.

lepidopteran

IPA: /ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərən/

KK: /lɛpɪˈdɒptərən/

noun

Definition: A type of insect that belongs to the order Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies and moths. These insects have four wings that are covered with tiny scales.

Example: The lepidopteran fluttered gracefully from flower to flower, showcasing its colorful wings.

lepidopterist

IPA: /ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərɪst/

KK: /lɛpɪˈdɒptərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or collects butterflies and moths.

Example: The lepidopterist spent hours observing the colorful butterflies in the garden.

lepidopterology

IPA: /ˌlɛpɪˌdɒptəˈrɒlədʒi/

KK: /lɛpɪˌdɒptəˈrɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of butterflies and moths, which are insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera.

Example: She decided to pursue lepidopterology because of her fascination with butterflies.

lepidopterous

IPA: /ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərəs/

KK: /lɛpɪˈdɒptərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to butterflies and moths, which are insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera.

Example: The lepidopterous species in the garden attract many visitors with their colorful wings.

lepromatous

IPA: /ˌlɛprəˈmætəs/

KK: /lɛprəˈmætəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition that involves the presence of infectious nodules on the skin, often associated with a specific disease.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with lepromatous leprosy, which caused numerous skin nodules.

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