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Exam: IELTS

lignin

IPA: /ˈlɪɡnɪn/

KK: /ˈlɪɡnɪn/

noun

Definition: A complex substance found in plants that helps to strengthen their cell walls and is a major part of wood.

Example: Lignin is an important component of the structure of trees and plants.

lignocellulose

IPA: /lɪɡnoʊˈsɛl.jʊ.loʊs/

KK: /lɪgnoʊˈsɛlʊloʊs/

noun

Definition: A material made from a mix of lignin and cellulose that provides strength to the cell walls of woody plants.

Example: Lignocellulose is an important component in the production of biofuels.

lignocellulosic

IPA: /lɪɡnoʊˌsɛl.jəˈloʊ.sɪk/

KK: /lɪgnoʊˌsɛl.jəˈloʊ.sɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from a type of plant material that consists of cellulose and lignin, often used in the context of biomass products.

Example: Lignocellulosic materials are important for producing biofuels.

likability

IPA: //laɪkəˈbɪləti//

KK: /laɪkəˈbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being pleasant or enjoyable to others, making someone or something easy to like.

Example: Her likability made her a popular choice for the team leader.

likable

IPA: /ˈlaɪkəbl/

KK: /ˈlaɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities that make someone or something easy to like or be friendly with.

Example: She is a very likable person who gets along with everyone.

like

IPA: /laɪk/

KK: /laɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having similar characteristics or qualities; resembling something else closely.

Example: The two paintings are very like each other in style.

adverb

Definition: In a way that resembles or is similar to something else; used to indicate a comparison or approximation.

Example: She sings like a professional singer.

noun

Definition: A thing or person that is similar to another or that someone enjoys or prefers.

Example: She wrote down her likes and dislikes in a notebook.

preposition

Definition: Used to show similarity or comparison between two things or to indicate an example.

Example: She sings like a professional singer.

transitive verb

Definition: To find something enjoyable or attractive; to have a preference for something.

Example: I really like the new restaurant in town.

likeable

IPA: /ˈlaɪkəbl/

KK: /ˈlaɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities that make someone pleasant or enjoyable to be around.

Example: She has a very likeable personality that makes everyone want to be her friend.

likeably

IPA: /ˈlaɪkəblɪ/

KK: /ˈlaɪkəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is pleasant or easy to like.

Example: She spoke likeably, making everyone feel comfortable.

likelier

IPA: /ˈlaɪkliər/

KK: /ˈlaɪkliər/

adjective

Definition: More probable or expected to happen than something else.

Example: It is likelier to rain today than it was yesterday.

likeliest

IPA: /ˈlaɪkliəst/

KK: /ˈlaɪkliɪst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is most probable or expected to happen.

Example: Out of all the candidates, she is the likeliest to win the award.

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