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Exam: IELTS

approaching

IPA: /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/

KK: /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is getting closer or nearer in distance or time.

Example: The approaching storm made everyone anxious.

verb

Definition: To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.

Example: The train is approaching the station.

approbation

IPA: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A positive expression of approval or praise for someone or something.

Example: The artist received widespread approbation for her latest exhibition.

appropriable

IPA: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

KK: /əˈproʊpriəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be taken or used by someone, often referring to resources or funds that can be allocated or assigned.

Example: The appropriable funds will be used for community development projects.

appropriate

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət/

adjective

Definition: Suitable for a specific situation, person, or purpose; fitting and proper.

Example: It is important to wear appropriate clothing for the job interview.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something for one's own use, often without permission, or to set aside something for a specific purpose.

Example: The committee decided to appropriate funds for the new library project.

appropriately

IPA: /əˈproʊpriətli/

KK: /əˈproʊpriətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation.

Example: She dressed appropriately for the formal event.

appropriateness

IPA: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

KK: /əˈproʊpriət.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being suitable or proper in a particular situation.

Example: The appropriateness of her comments was questioned during the meeting.

appropriation

IPA: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something for one's own use, often without permission, or the allocation of funds for a specific purpose.

Example: The government passed an appropriation bill to fund the new school project.

appropriator

IPA: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

KK: /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes something for their own use, often without permission or right.

Example: The appropriator took the funds intended for community projects.

approvable

IPA: /əˈpruːvəbl/

KK: /əˈpruːvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be accepted or confirmed as satisfactory or valid.

Example: The proposal was deemed approvable after several revisions.

approval

IPA: /əˈpruːvəl/

KK: /əˈpruvəl/

noun

Definition: The feeling or expression of agreeing with or supporting something or someone.

Example: She received the committee's approval for her project proposal.

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