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Exam: IELTS

applier

IPA: /əˈplaɪər/

KK: /əˈplaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that puts something into use or practice.

Example: The applier of the new technology demonstrated its effectiveness in the workshop.

apply

IPA: /əˈplaɪ/

KK: /əˈplaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be relevant or to make a request for something, such as a job or admission.

Example: She decided to apply for a scholarship to help pay for her studies.

transitive verb

Definition: To put something into use or action, often by bringing it into contact with something else.

Example: She decided to apply for a scholarship to help pay for her studies.

appointive

IPA: /əˈpɔɪntɪv/

KK: /əˈpɔɪntɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to a position or role that is filled by a formal appointment rather than by election or other means.

Example: The committee is responsible for selecting members for appointive positions.

appointment

IPA: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

KK: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

noun

Definition: A scheduled time to meet someone or do something, usually at a specific place.

Example: I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM today.

apportion

IPA: /əˈpɔːrʃən/

KK: /əˈpɔrʃən/

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into parts and give those parts to different people or groups.

Example: The committee decided to apportion the funds equally among all the projects.

apportionment

IPA: /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/

KK: /əˈpɔrʃənmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of dividing something into parts or shares, especially in relation to taxes or representation based on population.

Example: The apportionment of seats in the legislature is determined by the population of each district.

apposite

IPA: /ˈæp.ə.zɪt/

KK: /ˈæp.ə.zɪt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very suitable or relevant to a particular situation or topic.

Example: Her comments were apposite to the discussion we were having about climate change.

appositely

IPA: /əˈpɒsɪtli/

KK: /əˈpɑːsɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is appropriate or suitable for the situation.

Example: She responded appositely to the question, showing her understanding of the topic.

apposition

IPA: /əˈpɒzɪʃən/

KK: /əˈpɒzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to a construction where two nouns or noun phrases are placed next to each other, with one explaining or identifying the other.

Example: In the sentence 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar', 'a talented musician' is in apposition to 'my brother'.

appositional

IPA: /əˈpɒzɪʃənl/

KK: /əˈpɒzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to the grammatical construction where two elements are placed side by side, with one element serving to define or modify the other.

Example: In the phrase 'my brother, the doctor', 'the doctor' is in appositional relation to 'my brother'.

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