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Exam: IELTS

molybdenum

IPA: //məˈlɪb.dən.əm//

KK: /mɒˈlɪb.dɪ.nəm/

noun

Definition: A hard, silvery-white metal that is used to make stronger steel and is important for plant nutrition. It is found in fertilizers and other materials.

Example: Molybdenum is often added to steel to improve its strength and resistance to heat.

moment

IPA: /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

KK: /ˈmoʊmənt/

noun

Definition: A short period of time that can be important or special, often used to refer to the present time or a significant event.

Example: She smiled at that moment when she realized she had won the prize.

momentarily

IPA: /ˌmoʊ.mənˈtɛr.ə.li/

KK: /ˈmoʊməntˌɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: For a very short time or just for a moment.

Example: The train will arrive momentarily, so please be ready.

momentariness

IPA: //moʊˈmɛn.tə.ri.nəs//

KK: /moʊˈmɛntəˌrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of lasting for a very short time.

Example: The momentariness of the event made it feel even more special.

momentary

IPA: /ˈmoʊ.mənˌtɛr.i/

KK: /ˈmoʊməntɛri/

adjective

Definition: Lasting for a very short time; brief.

Example: The momentary pause in the conversation made everyone feel awkward.

momentous

IPA: /məˈmɛntəs/

KK: /məˈmɛntəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very important or significant, often because it can lead to major changes or events.

Example: The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous event in the history of the country.

momentously

IPA: /məˈmɛn.təs.li/

KK: /moʊˈmɛntəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very important or significant, often relating to events that have a major impact.

Example: The decision was made momentously, changing the course of history.

momentousness

IPA: /məˈmɛntəsnəs/

KK: /məˈmɛntəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very important or significant, especially in a way that can change events or situations.

Example: The momentousness of the decision was felt by everyone involved.

momentum

IPA: /məˈmɛntəm/

KK: /məˈmɛntəm/

noun

Definition: The force or speed of something in motion, or the strength of a process or idea that is developing or continuing.

Example: The project gained momentum after the team received additional funding.

monachism

IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌtɪsɪzəm/

KK: /mɒnəˌkɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of life followed by monks and nuns, involving strict rules and often a focus on spiritual work and community living.

Example: Many people choose monachism as a path to deepen their spiritual practice.

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