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Exam: IELTS

mechanization

IPA: /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /mɪˈkænəˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of using machines to do work that was previously done by people or animals, especially in farming and manufacturing.

Example: The mechanization of farming has greatly increased crop production.

mechanized

IPA: /mɪˈkæn.aɪzd/

KK: /mɪˈkænəˌzaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Related to or operated by machines, often implying that tasks are done automatically or with the help of machinery.

Example: The factory has become fully mechanized, allowing for faster production.

verb

Definition: To make a process or system operate with machines instead of people or manual labor.

Example: The factory was mechanized to increase production efficiency.

mechanoreceptor

IPA: /ˌmɛkənoʊˈrɛsɛptər/

KK: /mɪˈkænəˌriːsɛptər/

noun

Definition: A special part of the body that senses physical changes like pressure or touch.

Example: The mechanoreceptor in the skin helps us feel when something touches us.

meconium

IPA: /mɪˈkoʊniəm/

KK: /mɪˈkoʊniəm/

noun

Definition: A dark green substance that forms in the intestines of a fetus and is usually passed out of the body shortly after birth.

Example: The doctor checked the baby for meconium after the delivery.

medal

IPA: /ˈmɛdəl/

KK: /ˈmɛdəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To win a medal in a competition, especially in sports.

Example: She hopes to medal in the upcoming Olympics.

noun

Definition: A flat, often round piece of metal that is given as an award or to remember a special event or person.

Example: She won a gold medal in the Olympics for her outstanding performance in swimming.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a medal as an award to someone for their achievements or accomplishments.

Example: The committee decided to medal the athlete for her outstanding performance in the competition.

medaled

IPA: /ˈmɛd.əld/

KK: /ˈmɛdld/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who has been awarded a medal for achievement or excellence in a particular field.

Example: The medaled athlete proudly displayed her awards at the ceremony.

verb

Definition: To have received a medal as an award for achievement or success in a competition or event.

Example: She medaled in the swimming competition, winning a gold medal.

medalist

IPA: /ˈmɛdəlɪst/

KK: /ˈmɛdəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who has won a medal, especially in a competition or event.

Example: The medalist proudly displayed their gold medal at the ceremony.

medallist

IPA: /ˈmɛdəlɪst/

KK: /ˈmɛdəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who has won a medal in a competition, especially in sports.

Example: The medallist proudly displayed their gold medal at the ceremony.

meddle

IPA: /ˈmɛdəl/

KK: /ˈmɛdəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To involve oneself in someone else's affairs or problems without being asked, often in a way that is unwanted or inappropriate.

Example: She tends to meddle in her friends' relationships, giving advice they didn't ask for.

meddlesome

IPA: /ˈmɛdlsəm/

KK: /ˈmɛdəlˌsʌm/

adjective

Definition: Tending to involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked.

Example: Her meddlesome nature often led her to give unsolicited advice to her friends.

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