Exam: IELTS

Definition: To rise or move upward; to become elevated or to disappear by rising.

Example: The fog began to lift as the sun came out.

Definition: A device or machine used to raise or move something to a higher position, or a ride in a vehicle to help someone get somewhere.

Example: I took the lift to the top floor of the building.

Definition: To raise something to a higher position or level, or to take something away without permission.

Example: She lifted the box onto the shelf with ease.

Definition: The act of raising or moving something to a higher position, often used in the context of physical exercise or surgery.

Example: Lifting weights is a great way to build muscle strength.

Definition: To raise something to a higher position or level.

Example: She is lifting the box onto the shelf.

Definition: A piece of strong tissue in the body that connects bones at a joint or supports an organ.

Example: The doctor explained that a torn ligament can cause pain and instability in the knee.

Definition: Relating to or forming part of a type of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the ligamentous tissue helps stabilize the joints during movement.

Definition: A substance, such as an ion or molecule, that attaches to another chemical entity to create a larger structure or complex.

Example: In biochemistry, a ligand can bind to a receptor to trigger a response in the cell.

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps join two molecules together, usually using energy from ATP.

Example: Ligase is essential in DNA replication as it connects the Okazaki fragments.

Definition: To tie or bind something using a special type of connection or band.

Example: The surgeon had to ligate the blood vessels during the operation.

Definition: A process or action of tying or binding something, often used in medical contexts to refer to the tying off of blood vessels or tissues.

Example: The surgeon performed a ligation to prevent excessive bleeding during the operation.

Definition: A binding element, such as a cord or wire, used to tie things together, or a character that combines two or more letters.

Example: The surgeon used a ligature to close the blood vessel during the operation.

Definition: To tie or bind something, especially in a medical context, often using a ligature.

Example: The surgeon had to ligature the blood vessels during the operation.

Definition: Not heavy; easy to carry or move. It can also mean bright or filled with light, or having a small amount of something.

Example: The box was so light that I could lift it with one hand.

Definition: In a way that is not heavy or burdensome; easily or without difficulty.

Example: She danced light across the stage, making it look effortless.

Definition: A form of energy that makes things visible, often produced by the sun, lamps, or other sources; it can also refer to a person or thing that brings inspiration or joy.

Example: The light from the lamp brightened the entire room.