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Exam: IELTS

obtusely

IPA: /əbˈtusli/

KK: /əbˈtusli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not sharp or quick to understand; lacking in quickness of perception or intellect.

Example: He obtusely failed to grasp the main point of the discussion.

obviate

IPA: /ˈɒbvɪeɪt/

KK: /ˈɑbvɪˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To prevent something from happening by taking action in advance; to make something unnecessary.

Example: The new safety measures will obviate the need for additional training.

obvious

IPA: /ˈɒbvɪəs/

KK: /ˈɑbvɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is easy to see or understand; clear and apparent without any doubt.

Example: It was obvious that she was upset after hearing the news.

obviously

IPA: /ˈɒbvɪəsli/

KK: /ˈɑbvɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly.

Example: She obviously loves to play the piano, as she practices every day.

obviousness

IPA: /ˈɒbvɪəsnəs/

KK: /ˈɑbvɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being easy to see or understand; something that is clear and apparent.

Example: The obviousness of her mistake made it easy for everyone to notice.

occasion

IPA: /əˈkeɪʒən/

KK: /əˈkeɪʒən/

noun

Definition: A special time or event when something happens, often important or significant.

Example: We celebrated the occasion with a big party.

occasional

IPA: /əˈkeɪʒənl/

KK: /əˈkeɪʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Something that happens from time to time but not regularly; infrequent or occasional events or actions.

Example: We go to the beach for an occasional picnic during the summer.

occasionally

IPA: /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

KK: /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

adverb

Definition: At certain times, but not regularly or often.

Example: I occasionally go for a walk in the park on weekends.

occident

IPA: /ˈɒksɪdənt/

KK: /ˈɑk.sɪ.dɛnt/

noun

Definition: The term refers to the countries located in the western part of the world, particularly Europe and the Americas.

Example: Many cultures from the Occident have influenced modern art and philosophy.

occidentalize

IPA: //ɒkˈsɛd.ən.təl.aɪz//

KK: /ɑkˈsɛdntlˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something to have characteristics or qualities typical of Western culture or society.

Example: The government aimed to occidentalize the education system to align it more with Western standards.

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