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Exam: IELTS

machinate

IPA: //ˈmæʃ.ɪ.neɪt//

KK: /ˈmæʃɪˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in secret or cunning plans, often to achieve a specific goal.

Example: They machinate to gain control over the company.

transitive verb

Definition: To plan or scheme in a clever or secret way, often for a specific purpose or to achieve a particular goal.

Example: They machinated a plan to take over the company.

machination

IPA: /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /mækəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A clever and often secret plan or action that is intended to achieve a specific goal, usually something bad or dishonest.

Example: The villain's machinations were finally uncovered by the detective.

machine

IPA: /məˈʃiːn/

KK: /məˈʃin/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a device that uses power to perform a specific task.

Example: The factory uses machine tools to create precise parts.

intransitive verb

Definition: To be processed or shaped using a machine, often referring to materials like metal or wood.

Example: The metal machines easily, allowing for precise shapes and finishes.

noun

Definition: A device with parts that work together to perform a specific task, often using energy to do work or produce an effect.

Example: The factory uses a large machine to assemble the products quickly.

transitive verb

Definition: To use a machine to cut, shape, or finish something.

Example: The carpenter will machine the wood to create a smooth finish.

machined

IPA: /məˈʃiːnd/

KK: /məˈʃind/

adjective

Definition: Made or shaped by a machine, often referring to objects that have been processed or manufactured using machinery.

Example: The machined parts fit together perfectly in the assembly.

verb

Definition: To have shaped or processed something using a machine, often to create a specific form or finish.

Example: The parts were machined to fit perfectly together in the assembly.

machinery

IPA: /məˈʃɪnəri/

KK: /məˈʃinəri/

noun

Definition: A group of machines or machine parts that work together to perform a specific task or function.

Example: The factory uses advanced machinery to produce its products efficiently.

machining

IPA: /məˈʃiːnɪŋ/

KK: /məˈʃinɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of using machines to shape or finish materials, often in manufacturing.

Example: Machining is essential in the production of precise metal parts.

verb

Definition: To shape or finish a material using a machine, often involving cutting, grinding, or drilling.

Example: The technician is machining the metal parts to precise specifications.

machismo

IPA: /mɑˈtʃɪzmoʊ/

KK: /mɑˈtʃizmoʊ/

noun

Definition: A strong and often exaggerated belief in traditional male qualities, such as strength and dominance, which can lead to aggressive behavior and attitudes towards women.

Example: His machismo often made it difficult for him to express vulnerability or seek help from others.

macintosh

IPA: //ˈmækɪntɒʃ//

KK: /mækɪntɒʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of waterproof coat made from rubberized fabric, often used in wet weather.

Example: He wore a macintosh to stay dry during the rain.

macro

IPA: /ˈmæ.kroʊ/

KK: /ˈmækroʊ/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is large in size, scale, or extent, often used to describe analyses or quantities that are significant or extensive.

Example: The researchers conducted a macro study to understand the overall trends in climate change.

noun

Definition: A term used in computer science to refer to a command or instruction that represents a series of operations or lines of code, allowing for easier and more efficient programming.

Example: The programmer created a macro to automate repetitive tasks in the software.

macrobiotic

IPA: /ˌmækrəˈbaɪətɪk/

KK: /ˌmækrəˈbaɪətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a diet that emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, and natural foods, often based on principles of balance and harmony.

Example: She follows a macrobiotic diet to promote her health and well-being.

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