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Exam: IELTS

mentor

IPA: /ˈmɛn.tɔːr/

KK: /ˈmɛnˌtɔr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act as a trusted advisor or teacher, especially in a professional context.

Example: She decided to mentor new employees to help them adjust to the company culture.

noun

Definition: A person who provides guidance, advice, or support to someone, often in a professional or educational context.

Example: She found a mentor who helped her navigate her career choices.

transitive verb

Definition: To guide and support someone, especially in their personal or professional development, by sharing knowledge and experience.

Example: She decided to mentor a group of young entrepreneurs to help them succeed in their businesses.

mentored

IPA: /ˈmɛn.tɔrd/

KK: /ˈmɛnˌtɔrd/

adjective

Definition: Having received guidance or support from a mentor, typically in a learning or developmental context.

Example: She felt more confident in her skills after being mentored by an experienced professional.

verb

Definition: To guide or teach someone, especially in a professional or educational context, often providing advice and support.

Example: She mentored several young professionals in her field, helping them to develop their skills.

mentorship

IPA: /ˈmɛn.tɔːr.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈmɛnˌtɔrʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The state or process of guiding and supporting someone, usually in their personal or professional development, by a more experienced person.

Example: Her mentorship helped me improve my skills and gain confidence in my work.

menu

IPA: /ˈmɛnjuː/

KK: /ˈmɛnu/

noun

Definition: A list of food and drinks that are available to order in a restaurant or a list of options on a computer screen.

Example: I looked at the menu to decide what to order for dinner.

meperidine

IPA: //ˌmɛpəˈrɪdiːn//

KK: /mɛpəˈridin/

noun

Definition: A man-made drug that is used to relieve pain and can also help with sedation. It is often given in a specific form called hydrochloride.

Example: The doctor prescribed meperidine to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery.

mercantilism

IPA: /mɜːrˈkæn.tɪ.lɪ.zəm/

KK: /mɜrˈkæn.tɪ.lɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: A system of economic thought that emphasizes the role of government in regulating the economy to increase national wealth, often through trade, colonization, and the accumulation of precious metals.

Example: During the 16th and 17th centuries, many European countries adopted mercantilism to strengthen their economies and expand their empires.

mercantilist

IPA: /mɜːrˈkæn.tɪ.lɪst/

KK: /mɜrˈkæn.tɪ.lɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an economic theory that emphasizes the importance of trade and commerce in increasing a nation's wealth.

Example: The government's mercantilist policies aimed to boost exports and limit imports.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or believes in the economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances, which is often achieved through government regulation of the economy.

Example: The mercantilist argued that a nation should export more than it imports to build its wealth.

mercaptan

IPA: /mɜːrˈkæptən/

KK: /mɜrˈkæptən/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that contains sulfur and is characterized by the presence of a thiol group, often used in the production of various chemicals and as an odorant in natural gas.

Example: Ethyl mercaptan is added to natural gas to give it a distinct smell for safety reasons.

mercenarily

IPA: /mɜːrsəˈnɛrɪli/

KK: /mɜrˈsɛnəˌrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a focus on personal gain or profit, often at the expense of ethics or principles.

Example: He acted mercenarily, only interested in the money he could make from the deal.

mercenariness

IPA: /mɜːrˈsɛnəˌrɪnəs/

KK: /mɜrˈsɛnəˌriːnɪs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being motivated by personal gain, especially in terms of money, rather than by loyalty or ethics.

Example: His mercenariness was evident in his willingness to switch sides for a higher paycheck.

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