Exam: IELTS

Definition: Describing something that is forbidden by law or made illegal.

Example: The use of certain drugs has been outlawed in many countries.

Definition: To make something illegal or to prohibit it by law.

Example: The government outlawed the use of certain harmful chemicals in food production.

Definition: The state of being declared an outlaw, meaning someone is not protected by the law and can be punished without legal consequences.

Example: The outlawry of the rebel leader led to a manhunt across the country.

Definition: A place or way to sell goods, release energy, or allow something to escape, such as a power socket or a store for specific products.

Example: I bought a new shirt at the outlet store that sells discounted brand-name clothes.

Definition: To be situated outside of something or to exceed in telling lies compared to someone else.

Example: He tends to outlie his friends when they share stories.

Definition: A value or item that is significantly different from the others in a group, often making analysis or comparison difficult.

Example: In the data set, the outlier skewed the results of the analysis.

Definition: A general description that includes the main points or features of a subject, often used as a plan or guide.

Example: The teacher asked us to create an outline for our research paper.

Definition: To describe the main points or features of something in a clear and organized way.

Example: The teacher asked us to outline our essays before writing them.

Definition: To live longer than someone or something; to continue to exist or be in use longer than another.

Example: He hopes to outlive his friends and family.

Definition: A way of thinking about something or a view of what might happen in the future.

Example: Her positive outlook on life helps her overcome challenges.

Definition: Far away from the main area or center, often referring to places that are not close to the main part of something.

Example: The outlying villages are often less developed than those in the city center.

Definition: To defeat or gain an advantage over someone by using clever tactics or skillful movements.

Example: The chess player was able to outmaneuver his opponent and win the game.