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Exam: IELTS

obligation

IPA: /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A requirement to do something, often because of laws, rules, or personal commitments.

Example: She felt a strong obligation to help her friends in need.

obligatorily

IPA: /əˈblɪɡəˌtɔːrɪli/

KK: /əˈblɪɡəˌtɔrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is required or mandatory; something that must be done.

Example: Students must submit their assignments obligatorily by the deadline.

obligatory

IPA: /əˈblɪɡətɔri/

KK: /əˈblɪɡəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or mandatory; it must be done or followed.

Example: Attendance at the meeting is obligatory for all employees.

oblige

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒ/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To do something as a favor or service for someone.

Example: The musician obliged the audience with an extra song after their applause.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel that they must do something for you, often because you have done something for them.

Example: She felt obliged to help her friend with the project.

obliged

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒd/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling that you must do something because someone has helped you or because it is your duty.

Example: I felt obliged to help her after she supported me during my difficult times.

verb

Definition: To be required to do something because of a law, rule, or duty.

Example: She felt obliged to help her friend with the project.

obliging

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Willing to help others and do what they ask.

Example: She is always obliging, offering to help her friends with their tasks.

obligingly

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a willingness to help or be accommodating.

Example: She obligingly helped her friend with the project.

obligingness

IPA: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋnəs/

KK: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being willing to help or do favors for others.

Example: Her obligingness made her very popular among her friends.

obliquely

IPA: /əˈbliːkli/

KK: /əˈblikli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not straightforward or direct; at an angle or slant.

Example: She looked at him obliquely, avoiding direct eye contact.

obliterate

IPA: /əˈblɪtəreɪt/

KK: /əˈblɪtəˌreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To completely destroy or remove something so that nothing remains.

Example: The flood obliterated the small town, leaving only ruins behind.

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