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Exam: IELTS

novation

IPA: /nəʊˈveɪʃən/

KK: /nəˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of replacing an old obligation with a new one in legal terms.

Example: The company completed a novation to transfer its contract to a new partner.

novel

IPA: /ˈnɒvəl/

KK: /ˈnɑvəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is original, new, or different from what has been seen or used before.

Example: The artist's novel approach to painting captivated everyone at the gallery.

noun

Definition: A long story written in prose that describes fictional events and characters, often exploring human experiences and emotions.

Example: She spent the whole weekend reading a captivating novel about adventure and friendship.

novelette

IPA: /nəʊˈvɛlɛt/

KK: /nəˈvɛlɪt/

noun

Definition: A short work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a full novel.

Example: She wrote a novelette that was published in a literary magazine.

novelise

IPA: /ˈnɒv.əlaɪz/

KK: /ˈnɒv.əl.aɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something into a story or book, especially a fictional one.

Example: The author decided to novelise her experiences into a captivating story.

novelist

IPA: /ˈnɒv.əl.ɪst/

KK: /ˈnɑvəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who writes long fictional stories, usually in book form.

Example: She dreams of becoming a novelist and sharing her stories with the world.

novelistic

IPA: /nəˈvɛlɪstɪk/

KK: /nɑːˈvɛlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of novels, often describing a style or approach that is typical of narrative fiction.

Example: The author's novelistic style captivated readers with its rich detail and complex characters.

novelistically

IPA: /nəˈvɛlɪstɪkli/

KK: /nəˈvɛlɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that resembles or relates to the style of a novel, often involving detailed storytelling or character development.

Example: She described the events novelistically, bringing the characters to life with vivid details.

novelization

IPA: /ˌnɒv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˈnɑvəlɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A written work that adapts a story from another medium, like a movie or a play, into a novel format.

Example: The novelization of the popular film added new scenes and character development.

novelize

IPA: /ˈnɒv.əl.aɪz/

KK: /ˈnɑvəlˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To create a novel from an existing story, such as a film or play, by expanding and adapting it into a narrative format.

Example: The author decided to novelize the famous movie to reach a wider audience.

novella

IPA: /nəˈvɛlə/

KK: /nəˈvɛlə/

noun

Definition: A short work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a full novel, often focusing on a single theme or character.

Example: She wrote a captivating novella that explored the complexities of love and loss.

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