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Exam: IELTS

nonpartisan

IPA: /nɒnˈpɑːtɪzən/

KK: /nɑnˈpɑrtɪzən/

adjective

Definition: Not supporting or being influenced by any political party; impartial and unbiased in political matters.

Example: The organization is known for its nonpartisan approach to political issues, ensuring fair representation for all views.

nonpartisanship

IPA: /nɒnˈpɑːtɪzənʃɪp/

KK: /nɑnˈpɑrtɪzənˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The state of not supporting any political party or group, and being neutral in political matters.

Example: The committee's nonpartisanship allowed it to make fair decisions without bias.

nonpassive

IPA: /nɒnˈpæsɪv/

KK: /nɑnˈpæsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is active or not receiving action; it indicates a state of being involved or engaged rather than being acted upon.

Example: In a nonpassive role, she took charge of the project and made all the important decisions.

nonpast

IPA: //nɒnˈpæst//

KK: /nɑnˈpæst/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a verb form that indicates actions or states that are not in the past, typically including present and future tenses.

Example: In English, the nonpast forms of verbs are used to describe actions that are currently happening or will happen.

nonpathogenic

IPA: /nɒnˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /nɑnˈpæθəˌdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that does not cause disease or illness.

Example: The nonpathogenic bacteria in the yogurt are beneficial for digestion.

nonperformance

IPA: /nɒnˈpɜːfɔːməns/

KK: /nɑnˈpɜrˌfɔrməns/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone does not fulfill their duties or obligations, especially in a legal or formal context.

Example: The company faced penalties due to its nonperformance of the contract terms.

nonperishable

IPA: /nɒnˈpɜːrɪʃəbl/

KK: /nɑnˈpɜrɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes items that do not spoil or decay easily, especially food that can be stored for a long time without going bad.

Example: Canned goods are a great example of nonperishable food that can last for years.

noun

Definition: A type of food or item that can be stored for a long time without spoiling or going bad.

Example: Canned goods are a common example of nonperishable items that can last for years.

nonpermissive

IPA: /nɒn.pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

KK: /nɑn-pərˈmɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Not allowing or granting permission; strict or restrictive in nature.

Example: The school's nonpermissive policy on cell phone use surprised many students.

nonpersistent

IPA: /nɒnˈpɜːsɪstənt/

KK: /nɑnˈpɜrsɪstənt/

adjective

Definition: Not lasting for a long time; having a short duration or existence, especially in natural conditions.

Example: The nonpersistent chemicals in the product break down quickly and are less harmful to the environment.

nonpetroleum

IPA: /nɒnˈpɛtrəˌliːəm/

KK: /nɑnˈpɛtrəˌliəm/

adjective

Definition: This term describes substances or products that do not come from petroleum or do not contain any petroleum-based materials.

Example: Many companies are now focusing on nonpetroleum alternatives for energy production.

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