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Exam: IELTS

limbless

IPA: /ˈlɪm.ləs/

KK: /ˈlɪmbləs/

adjective

Definition: Having no arms or legs.

Example: The limbless creature moved across the ground in a unique way.

limelight

IPA: /ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/

KK: /ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A state of being the center of public attention or interest.

Example: After her amazing performance, she found herself in the limelight.

verb

Definition: To attract or draw attention to oneself, often in a public setting.

Example: The actor stepped into the limelight after winning the award.

liminal

IPA: /ˈlɪmɪnəl/

KK: /ˈlɪmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a point of transition or threshold, often describing something that is in between two states or stages.

Example: The liminal space between childhood and adulthood can be confusing for many young people.

limit

IPA: /ˈlɪmɪt/

KK: /ˈlɪmɪt/

noun

Definition: A boundary or point that restricts or confines something, such as an amount, area, or degree.

Example: There is a limit to how much you can spend on your credit card each month.

transitive verb

Definition: To restrict or control something so that it does not go beyond a certain point or level.

Example: The teacher decided to limit the number of students in the class to ensure everyone gets attention.

limitation

IPA: /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /lɪməˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A limit or restriction that prevents something from being done or achieved.

Example: The limitation of resources made it difficult to complete the project on time.

limited

IPA: /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Restricted in amount, extent, or scope; not unlimited.

Example: The project had a limited budget, so we had to be careful with our spending.

noun

Definition: A type of train or bus that has restricted stops or services compared to regular services.

Example: The limited train arrived at the station on time.

limitedness

IPA: /ˈlɪmɪtɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈlɪmɪtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having restrictions or boundaries that prevent full development or freedom.

Example: The limitedness of resources made it difficult to complete the project.

limiter

IPA: /ˈlɪmɪtə/

KK: /ˈlɪmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or circuit that restricts the amount or level of something, such as sound or electrical signals, to prevent it from going beyond a certain limit.

Example: The audio engineer used a limiter to ensure the sound levels did not exceed the maximum threshold during the concert.

limiting

IPA: /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Serving to restrict or control something, often by setting boundaries or limits.

Example: The limiting factors in the experiment affected the results significantly.

limitingly

IPA: /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋli/

KK: /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that restricts or confines something.

Example: The rules were applied limitingly, which made it difficult for the team to innovate.

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