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Exam: IELTS

materialism

IPA: /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

KK: /məˈtɪr.i.əl.ɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: A belief that physical possessions and wealth are the most important things in life, often to the exclusion of spiritual or intellectual values.

Example: His materialism led him to prioritize money over relationships and personal growth.

materialist

IPA: /mɪˈtɛrɪəlɪst/

KK: /mɪˈtɛrɪəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who values material possessions and physical comfort more than spiritual or intellectual things.

Example: He is a materialist who believes that happiness comes from owning expensive things.

materialistic

IPA: //məˌtɪə.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk//

KK: /mɪˈtɛrɪəlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Focused on physical possessions and wealth rather than spiritual or intellectual values.

Example: Many people believe that being materialistic can lead to unhappiness.

materiality

IPA: /məˈtɪəriəlɪti/

KK: /məˈtɪrɪəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being made of physical substance or matter.

Example: The materiality of the sculpture was evident in its heavy stone structure.

materialization

IPA: /məˌtɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /məˌtɪr.i.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something become real or appear in a physical form.

Example: The materialization of her ideas into a successful product took years of hard work.

materialize

IPA: /məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/

KK: /məˈtɪrɪəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come into existence or become visible, often unexpectedly.

Example: The plan to build a new park did not materialize as expected.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something real or actual, often from an idea or dream.

Example: The team worked hard to materialize their vision for the new project.

materially

IPA: /məˈtɪəriəli/

KK: /məˈtɪr.i.əl.i/

adverb

Definition: To a significant extent or degree; in a way that is important or substantial.

Example: The changes in the policy will materially affect the company's profits.

maternal

IPA: /məˈtɜrnəl/

KK: /məˈtɜrnəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or typical of a mother or motherhood.

Example: She has a strong maternal instinct to care for her children.

maternity

IPA: /məˈtɜːrnɪti/

KK: /məˈtɜrnɪti/

adjective

Definition: Related to the time when a woman is pregnant or has just given birth, especially in terms of clothing or leave from work.

Example: She wore a beautiful maternity dress to the baby shower.

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being a mother, including the feelings and characteristics that come with motherhood.

Example: She experienced many changes during her maternity period.

math

IPA: /mæθ/

KK: /mæθ/

noun

Definition: A subject that involves the study of numbers, shapes, and patterns, often used for solving problems and understanding the world.

Example: I enjoy studying math because it helps me think logically.

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