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Exam: IELTS

appositive

IPA: /əˈpɒzɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈpɒzɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a grammatical construction where a noun or noun phrase is placed next to another noun for clarification or identification.

Example: In the sentence 'My brother, a doctor, lives in New York', the phrase 'a doctor' is an appositive that gives more information about 'my brother'.

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that is placed next to another word to explain or identify it more clearly.

Example: In the sentence 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar', 'a talented musician' is an appositive that describes 'my brother'.

appraisal

IPA: /əˈpreɪzəl/

KK: /əˈpreɪzəl/

noun

Definition: A formal evaluation or assessment of something, often related to its value or quality.

Example: The appraisal of the house revealed that it was worth much more than expected.

appraise

IPA: /əˈpreɪz/

KK: /əˈpreɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To evaluate or judge the value, quality, or importance of something.

Example: The teacher will appraise the students' projects at the end of the semester.

appraisee

IPA: /əˈpreɪ.zi/

KK: /əˈpreɪzi/

noun

Definition: A person who is being evaluated or assessed, often in a professional context.

Example: The appraisee received constructive feedback during the performance review.

appraisement

IPA: /əˈpreɪzmənt/

KK: /əˈpreɪzmənt/

noun

Definition: An evaluation or assessment of the value of something, often used in the context of property or assets.

Example: The appraisement of the house was higher than expected, which pleased the seller.

appraising

IPA: /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/

KK: /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Evaluating the worth or quality of something, often in a careful or critical manner.

Example: The appraising report highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the project.

verb

Definition: To evaluate or assess the value, quality, or importance of something.

Example: The expert is appraising the artwork to determine its worth.

appraisingly

IPA: /əˈpreɪzɪŋli/

KK: /əˈpreɪzɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are judging or evaluating something or someone.

Example: She looked at the painting appraisingly, considering its value and artistry.

appreciable

IPA: /əˈpriːʃəbl/

KK: /əˈpriːʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be noticed or measured; significant enough to be worth considering.

Example: There was an appreciable difference in the quality of the two products.

appreciably

IPA: /əˈpriːʃəblɪ/

KK: /əˈpriːʃəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be noticed or measured; significantly.

Example: The temperature increased appreciably over the week.

appreciate

IPA: /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

KK: /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become more valuable or to rise in price, especially as time goes on.

Example: The value of the house will appreciate over the years.

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize the value or importance of something or someone, often showing gratitude or admiration.

Example: I really appreciate your help with the project.

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