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Exam: IELTS

maidenhood

IPA: /ˈmeɪdənhʊd/

KK: /ˈmeɪdənhʊd/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being a young woman who is not married.

Example: In her culture, maidenhood is celebrated with special ceremonies.

mail

IPA: /meɪl/

KK: /meɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To send letters and packages through the postal system.

Example: I will mail the package tomorrow.

noun

Definition: A system for sending letters, packages, and other items through a postal service.

Example: I received a letter in the mail today.

transitive verb

Definition: To send something, such as a letter or package, using a postal service.

Example: I will mail the letter tomorrow.

mailability

IPA: //meɪˈlæbɪlɪti//

KK: /ˈmeɪləbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of something to be sent through the mail.

Example: The mailability of the package was confirmed before shipping.

mailed

IPA: /meɪld/

KK: /meɪld/

adjective

Definition: Covered with a protective layer, often made of metal or hard material, similar to armor.

Example: The knight wore a mailed sleeve to protect his arm in battle.

mailman

IPA: /ˈmeɪlˌmæn/

KK: /ˈmeɪlˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a man, who delivers letters and packages to people's homes or businesses.

Example: The mailman delivered the package right on time.

maim

IPA: /meɪm/

KK: /meɪm/

noun

Definition: A serious injury that causes permanent damage or loss of a part of the body.

Example: The accident resulted in a terrible maim that affected his ability to walk.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause serious injury to someone, often resulting in the loss of a limb or the ability to use a part of the body.

Example: The accident could maim a person if they are not careful around heavy machinery.

main

IPA: /meɪn/

KK: /meɪn/

adjective

Definition: The most important or principal part of something.

Example: The main reason for the meeting is to discuss the budget.

noun

Definition: The largest or most important part of something.

Example: The main reason for the meeting is to discuss the budget.

mainframe

IPA: //ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm//

KK: /ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm/

noun

Definition: A large and powerful computer that is used by big organizations to manage and process a lot of data, often serving many users at the same time.

Example: The company upgraded its mainframe to improve data processing speed.

mainly

IPA: /ˈmeɪnli/

KK: /meɪnli/

adverb

Definition: In large part or mostly; primarily.

Example: The project was mainly focused on improving community health.

mainstay

IPA: //ˈmeɪnsteɪ//

KK: /ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ/

noun

Definition: A primary source of support or strength, often essential for stability or success.

Example: The local farm has been a mainstay of the community for generations.

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