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Exam: IELTS

mammography

IPA: /ˌmæməˈɡrɑfi/

KK: /mæməˈɡrɑfi/

noun

Definition: A type of X-ray used to examine the breasts to find tumors or signs of breast cancer.

Example: The doctor recommended a mammography to check for any abnormalities in her breast tissue.

mammon

IPA: //ˈmæmən//

KK: /ˈmæmən/

noun

Definition: Wealth or material possessions that are often considered to have a negative effect on people, leading them to prioritize money over moral values.

Example: He was so focused on accumulating mammon that he neglected his relationships and personal happiness.

mammonist

IPA: /ˈmæmənɪst/

KK: /ˈmæmənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is devoted to the pursuit of wealth and material gain, often prioritizing money over other values.

Example: He was often criticized for being a mammonist, as he seemed to care more about money than about helping others.

manacle

IPA: /ˈmænəkl/

KK: /ˈmænəkl/

noun

Definition: A device used to restrict the movement of a person's hands, typically made of two metal rings connected by a chain.

Example: The police officer placed the manacle on the suspect's wrists to prevent escape.

transitive verb

Definition: To restrict someone's movement by using handcuffs or similar restraints.

Example: The police had to manacle the suspect to prevent him from escaping.

manageability

IPA: /ˌmænɪdʒəˈbɪləti/

KK: /mænɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being easy to control or handle.

Example: The manageability of the project made it easier for the team to complete it on time.

manageable

IPA: /ˈmænɪdʒəbl/

KK: /ˈmænɪdʒəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be easily controlled or dealt with.

Example: The project is large, but it's still manageable with a good team.

manageableness

IPA: /ˈmænɪdʒəblnəs/

KK: /ˈmænɪdʒəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being easy to control or handle.

Example: The manageableness of the project made it easier for the team to complete on time.

manageably

IPA: /ˈmænɪdʒəblɪ/

KK: /ˈmænɪdʒəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be controlled or handled easily.

Example: The project was organized manageably, allowing everyone to contribute without feeling overwhelmed.

manciple

IPA: //ˈmæn.sɪ.pəl//

KK: /ˈmænsɪpəl/

noun

Definition: A person responsible for buying and managing supplies, especially for a college or monastery.

Example: The manciple ensured that the college had enough food and supplies for the students.

mandarin

IPA: /ˈmændərɪn/

KK: /ˈmændərɪn/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is elaborate, refined, or typical of a mandarin, often in terms of language or style.

Example: The author's writing was so mandarin that it captivated the readers with its complexity.

noun

Definition: A type of high-ranking official or bureaucrat, especially in historical China, or a member of an elite group with influence. It can also refer to a variety of orange or the standard spoken language of China.

Example: The mandarin addressed the crowd with authority and poise.

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