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Exam: IELTS

lorry

IPA: /ˈlɒri/

KK: /ˈlɔːri/

noun

Definition: A large vehicle used for transporting goods, often on roads.

Example: The lorry delivered the furniture to our new house.

lose

IPA: /luːz/

KK: /luːz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience a defeat or to fail to win.

Example: I always try my best, but sometimes I still lose the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To no longer have something because it has been taken away, destroyed, or is no longer in your possession.

Example: She was upset because she lost her favorite book.

losing

IPA: /ˈluːzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈluːzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not winning; failing to achieve victory in a competition or contest.

Example: The losing team was disappointed after the match.

noun

Definition: The state or condition of not winning or being defeated in a game, competition, or situation.

Example: The losing of the match was disappointing for the team.

loss

IPA: /lɔs/

KK: /lɔs/

noun

Definition: The state of no longer having something or someone; the act of losing something.

Example: The team suffered a significant loss after their star player was injured.

lossless

IPA: /ˈlɒs.lɛs/

KK: /ˈlɔsˌlɛs/

adjective

Definition: Not losing any data or quality during a process, especially in contexts like data compression or transmission.

Example: The lossless compression method ensures that the original file can be perfectly reconstructed from the compressed version.

lossy

IPA: /ˈlɔsi/

KK: /ˈlɔsi/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of data compression that reduces the quality of the data by removing some information, often resulting in a smaller file size.

Example: The image was saved in a lossy format, which made it smaller but reduced its quality.

lost

IPA: /lɔst/

KK: /lɔst/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be found or no longer in existence; also refers to someone who is confused or without direction.

Example: After wandering for hours, I realized I was completely lost in the forest.

verb

Definition: To no longer have something because it has been taken away or cannot be found.

Example: I lost my keys yesterday and couldn't get into my house.

lottery

IPA: /ˈlɒtəri/

KK: /ˈlɑːtəri/

noun

Definition: A game or event where people buy tickets for a chance to win money or prizes, with winners chosen by random drawing.

Example: She won a large sum of money in the lottery last week.

loud

IPA: /laʊd/

KK: /laʊd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a sound that is very strong and can be heard easily; it can also refer to something that is very bright or showy.

Example: The music was so loud that I could hardly hear myself think.

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces a lot of noise or sound; not quiet.

Example: The music played loud at the party, making it hard to talk.

louder

IPA: /ˈlaʊdər/

KK: /ˈlaʊdər/

adjective

Definition: This word describes a sound that is more intense or stronger than another sound.

Example: The music was louder than the conversation at the party.

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