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Exam: IELTS

militarization

IPA: /ˌmɪlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /mɪlɪtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something military in nature or control, often involving the establishment of military forces or practices in a certain area.

Example: The militarization of the region has led to increased tensions among neighboring countries.

militarize

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/

KK: /ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To prepare or organize something for military use or to make it suitable for warfare.

Example: The government decided to militarize the police force in response to the protests.

military

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪtəri/

KK: /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the armed forces or war, including activities, operations, and characteristics of soldiers.

Example: The country increased its military presence in the region to ensure security.

noun

Definition: The armed forces of a country, including the army, navy, and air force, responsible for defending the nation and conducting warfare.

Example: He decided to join the military after finishing high school.

militate

IPA: /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

KK: /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

verb

Definition: To have an influence or effect on something, often in a negative way.

Example: The new evidence may militate against the defendant's claims.

militia

IPA: /mɪˈlɪʃə/

KK: /mɪˈlɪʃə/

noun

Definition: A group of ordinary people who are trained to fight and can be called to serve in emergencies, but are not part of the regular army.

Example: The local militia was called to help during the natural disaster.

milk

IPA: /mɪlk/

KK: /mɪlk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or produced from milk, often used to describe animals or products that are primarily for milk production.

Example: The farmer raises milk cows to supply the dairy industry.

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce or provide a liquid that is white and nutritious, often from animals like cows or goats.

Example: The cow will milk every morning to provide fresh dairy for the farm.

noun

Definition: A white liquid produced by female mammals that provides nutrition for their young and is often consumed by humans as a drink or used in cooking.

Example: I like to add milk to my coffee in the morning.

transitive verb

Definition: To extract liquid from a female mammal or to draw out something from a source.

Example: The farmer milks the cows every morning.

millenarian

IPA: /ˌmɪləˈnɛəriən/

KK: /mɪlɪˈnɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a period of a thousand years, especially in a religious or philosophical context.

Example: The millenarian beliefs of the group focused on the idea of a thousand-year reign of peace.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that a great change or a thousand-year period of peace and happiness will happen in the future, often related to religious beliefs.

Example: The millenarians gathered to discuss their hopes for the future.

millenarianism

IPA: /ˌmɪləˈnɛəriənɪzəm/

KK: /mɪlɪˈnɛəriənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief that a significant transformation or ideal society will occur, often associated with religious or prophetic expectations.

Example: Many groups throughout history have embraced millenarianism, anticipating a dramatic change in society.

millenary

IPA: /mɪˈlɛnəri/

KK: /mɪˈlɛnəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a period of a thousand years or to the idea of a thousand years.

Example: The millenary celebration marked the thousand-year anniversary of the city's founding.

noun

Definition: A term that refers to a period of one thousand years or a group of one thousand units or things.

Example: The millenary celebration marked the end of a thousand years of history.

millennial

IPA: /mɪˈlɛn.i.əl/

KK: /mɪˈlɛn.i.əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a period of one thousand years, often used to describe events or trends that occur at the turn of a millennium.

Example: The millennial celebration attracted many visitors from around the world.

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