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Exam: IELTS

approved

IPA: /əˈpruːvd/

KK: /əˈpruvd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been accepted or officially recognized as satisfactory.

Example: The project received approved status after the review process.

verb

Definition: To have officially accepted or agreed to something after consideration.

Example: The committee approved the new policy after a thorough review.

approving

IPA: /əˈpruːvɪŋ/

KK: /əˈpruːvɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Showing that you think something is good or acceptable.

Example: She gave him an approving nod after he finished his presentation.

verb

Definition: To show that you think something is good or acceptable.

Example: The teacher was approving of the student's hard work.

approvingly

IPA: /əˈpruːvɪŋli/

KK: /əˈpruːvɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows approval or agreement.

Example: She nodded approvingly when she heard the good news.

approximate

IPA: /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

KK: /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

adjective

Definition: Almost exact or correct; very similar to something else but not completely accurate.

Example: The approximate cost of the project is around $5,000.

intransitive verb

Definition: To come close to something in terms of amount, quality, or degree.

Example: The results of the experiment approximate the expected values closely.

transitive verb

Definition: To come close to or be nearly the same as something; to estimate or calculate a value that is close to the actual amount.

Example: The scientist tried to approximate the results of the experiment based on previous data.

approximately

IPA: /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

KK: /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

adverb

Definition: Not exact, but close to a certain number or amount.

Example: The meeting will start at approximately 3 PM.

approximation

IPA: /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A result that is close to the exact value but not exactly right, often used in math or estimation.

Example: The approximation of the answer was good enough for our calculations.

approximative

IPA: /əˈprɒksɪmətɪv/

KK: /əˈprɒksɪmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an estimate or something that is not exact but close to a certain value.

Example: The approximative cost of the project was higher than expected.

appurtenance

IPA: /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

KK: /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

noun

Definition: An item or right that is added to something more important, often related to property or equipment used for a specific purpose.

Example: The appurtenance of the house included a garage and a small garden.

apraxia

IPA: /əˈpræksiə/

KK: /əˈpræksia/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person has difficulty with coordinated movements or performing tasks, even though their muscles and senses are functioning normally.

Example: After the stroke, she experienced apraxia, making it hard for her to use utensils properly.

apraxic

IPA: /əˈpræksɪk/

KK: /əˈpræksɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where a person has difficulty coordinating movements, often due to a disorder of the central nervous system.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as apraxic, struggling to perform simple tasks like buttoning a shirt.

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