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Exam: IELTS

abashed

IPA: /əˈbæʃt/

KK: /əˈbæʃt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling embarrassed or ashamed about something.

Example: She felt abashed after making a mistake in front of her peers.

verb

Definition: To feel embarrassed or ashamed, often due to a mistake or awkward situation.

Example: She felt abashed after realizing her mistake in front of the class.

abashment

IPA: /əˈbeɪʃmənt/

KK: /əˈbæʃmənt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of embarrassment or shame that makes someone feel confused or uncomfortable.

Example: Her abashment was evident when she realized she had made a mistake in front of her peers.

abasia

IPA: /əˈbeɪziə/

KK: /əˈbeɪziə/

noun

Definition: This term refers to a condition where a person has difficulty coordinating their muscles while walking, leading to problems with balance and movement.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with abasia, making it difficult for him to walk without assistance.

abatable

IPA: /əˈbeɪtəbl/

KK: /əˈbeɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be reduced or lessened in amount, degree, or intensity.

Example: The noise from the construction site is abatable with soundproofing materials.

abate

IPA: /əˈbeɪt/

KK: /əˈbeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less strong or intense; to decrease in amount or degree.

Example: The storm began to abate after several hours of heavy rain.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less strong or intense, or to reduce its amount or degree.

Example: The storm began to abate after several hours of heavy rain.

abatement

IPA: /əˈbeɪtmənt/

KK: /əˈbeɪtmənt/

noun

Definition: A reduction in the amount, degree, or intensity of something, often used in legal or financial contexts to refer to the act of lowering or eliminating a charge or obligation.

Example: The city implemented an abatement program to reduce pollution levels.

abater

IPA: /əˈbeɪtə/

KK: /əˈbeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that reduces or lessens something, often in terms of intensity or amount.

Example: The abater of the noise ensured a peaceful environment for everyone.

abbreviate

IPA: /əˈbriːvieɪt/

KK: /əˈbrivēˌāt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something shorter, especially by using fewer letters or words to represent the original.

Example: In academic writing, it is common to abbreviate long terms to save space.

abbreviated

IPA: /əˈbriːviˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /əˈbrivēˌātid/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has been made shorter in length or duration.

Example: The abbreviated version of the report was much easier to read.

verb

Definition: This word refers to the form of a verb that indicates an action has already happened or is completed, specifically the action of making something shorter by removing parts of it.

Example: The word 'information' is often abbreviated to 'info'.

abdicate

IPA: /ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/

KK: /æbˈdɪkeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne or leadership role, in a formal way.

Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.

transitive verb

Definition: To give up or formally resign from a position of power or responsibility.

Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.

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