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Exam: IELTS

ordinance

IPA: /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

KK: /ˈɔrdɪnəns/

noun

Definition: A law or rule made by a local government or authority that regulates something in a community.

Example: The city council passed an ordinance to limit noise levels in residential areas.

ordinand

IPA: /ˈɔːdɪnænd/

KK: /ˈɔrdɪnænd/

noun

Definition: A person who is preparing to become a member of the clergy, usually through a formal process of ordination.

Example: The ordinand spent several years studying theology before the ceremony.

ordinarily

IPA: /ˌɔːrdəˈnɛrəli/

KK: /ˈɔrdəˌnɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is normal or usual; typically or generally.

Example: Ordinarily, I wake up at 7 AM every day.

ordinariness

IPA: /ˌɔːrdɪˈnɛrɪnəs/

KK: /ɔrˈdɪnəˌrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being normal or average, without anything special or unique.

Example: The ordinariness of the town made it feel comfortable and familiar.

ordinary

IPA: /ˈɔːrdənəri/

KK: /ˈɔrdəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is common or usual, not special or different from what is typical.

Example: She wore an ordinary dress to the party, nothing fancy.

noun

Definition: A type of meal served at a fixed price, often in a tavern or inn, or a cleric with authority in a specific area.

Example: The ordinary at the local inn was quite popular among travelers.

ordination

IPA: /ɔːrˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɔrˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of officially appointing someone to a religious position or the ceremony that marks this appointment.

Example: The ordination of the new priest took place in the cathedral last Sunday.

ordnance

IPA: /ˈɔːrdnəns/

KK: /ˈɔrdnəns/

noun

Definition: Military supplies and equipment, including weapons and ammunition, used by armed forces.

Example: The army received new ordnance to enhance their capabilities in the field.

organ

IPA: /ˈɔːɡən/

KK: /ˈɔrɡən/

noun

Definition: A part of a living thing that has a specific function, like the heart or lungs, or a musical instrument with pipes that produces sound when air is blown through it.

Example: The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

organelle

IPA: /ɔːrˈɡænɛl/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænˌɛl/

noun

Definition: A specialized part of a cell that has a specific function, like producing energy or processing waste.

Example: The mitochondria are organelles that provide energy for the cell.

organic

IPA: /ɔːrˈɡænɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or derived from living matter; often used to describe food produced without synthetic chemicals or fertilizers.

Example: I prefer to buy organic fruits and vegetables because they are healthier for me and the environment.

noun

Definition: A substance that comes from living things, such as plants or animals, often used in farming or chemistry.

Example: Many farmers prefer to use organic fertilizers to help their crops grow.

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