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Exam: IELTS

lividness

IPA: /ˈlɪvɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈlɪvɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being very angry or showing a dark, pale color, often due to strong emotions.

Example: His lividness was evident when he found out about the betrayal.

lixiviation

IPA: /lɪkˌsɪviˈeɪʃən/

KK: /lɪkˌsɪviˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing a soluble substance from a solid by washing it with a liquid, usually water.

Example: The lixiviation of minerals is essential in extracting valuable metals from ore.

load

IPA: /loʊd/

KK: /loʊd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To receive or take on a load, often referring to vehicles or containers that are being filled with goods or cargo.

Example: The truck will load at the warehouse before heading out.

noun

Definition: A weight or burden that is carried or supported, which can also refer to a mental or emotional burden.

Example: The truck was carrying a heavy load of bricks.

transitive verb

Definition: To put a burden or weight onto something, or to fill something with items or information.

Example: He will load the truck with boxes before the move.

loading

IPA: /ˈloʊdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈloʊdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of putting a weight or cargo onto something, or the amount of weight or cargo that is added.

Example: The loading of the truck took longer than expected due to the heavy boxes.

loaf

IPA: /loʊf/

KK: /loʊf/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend time doing nothing or being lazy.

Example: On weekends, I like to loaf around the house and relax.

noun

Definition: A shaped piece of bread that is baked as a single unit, often rounded or oblong in form.

Example: I bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery this morning.

loafer

IPA: /ˈloʊfər/

KK: /ˈloʊfər/

noun

Definition: A person who avoids work and is often idle or lazy.

Example: He is known as a loafer because he never helps with the chores.

loanword

IPA: /ˈloʊnˌwɜrd/

KK: /ˈloʊnˌwɜrd/

noun

Definition: A term borrowed from one language and used in another, often adapted to fit the new language's rules.

Example: The word 'ballet' is a loanword from French that is commonly used in English.

loath

IPA: /loʊθ/

KK: /loʊθ/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to do something; hesitant or reluctant to take action.

Example: She was loath to accept the job offer without discussing it with her family first.

loathe

IPA: /loʊð/

KK: /loʊð/

transitive verb

Definition: To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something.

Example: She loathes the taste of broccoli and refuses to eat it.

loathful

IPA: /ˈloʊθfəl/

KK: /loʊθfəl/

adjective

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

Example: The loathful smell from the garbage made everyone feel sick.

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