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Exam: IELTS

painstaking

IPA: //ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ//

KK: /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is done with a lot of care and attention to detail, often requiring a lot of effort and hard work.

Example: The artist's painstaking attention to detail made the painting truly remarkable.

noun

Definition: Very careful and thorough work that requires a lot of effort and attention to detail.

Example: The artist's painstaking attention to detail made the painting truly remarkable.

painstakingly

IPA: //ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli//

KK: /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves a lot of effort and attention to detail; very carefully and thoroughly.

Example: She worked painstakingly on her project to ensure everything was perfect.

paint

IPA: /peɪnt/

KK: /peɪnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create a picture or design by applying color to a surface, often using a brush or other tools.

Example: She loves to paint in her free time, creating beautiful landscapes.

noun

Definition: A colored liquid used for covering surfaces, often made from pigments mixed with a liquid. It can also refer to makeup used to add color to the face.

Example: She decided to use blue paint to decorate her room.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover a surface with color using a liquid substance, often for decoration or protection.

Example: She decided to paint the walls of her room a bright blue.

painting

IPA: /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A picture created using colors on a surface, or the activity of making such pictures.

Example: The painting on the wall is a beautiful landscape.

pairing

IPA: /ˈpɛərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɛrɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of combining or joining two things together.

Example: The pairing of the cheese and wine created a delightful experience.

verb

Definition: To join or connect two things together, often to work or function as a unit.

Example: The chef is pairing the wine with the meal to enhance the flavors.

palatability

IPA: /pəˈlætəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /pəˈlætəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being pleasant to taste or acceptable to eat.

Example: The palatability of the dish was improved by adding spices.

palatable

IPA: /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

KK: /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is pleasant or acceptable to taste or to the mind.

Example: The chef prepared a palatable dish that everyone enjoyed.

palatableness

IPA: /pəˈleɪtəblnəs/

KK: /pəˈleɪtəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being pleasant or acceptable to the taste.

Example: The palatableness of the dish made it a favorite among the guests.

palatably

IPA: /pəˈlætəblɪ/

KK: /pəˈlætəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is pleasant to taste or acceptable to the mind.

Example: The dish was prepared palatably, making it enjoyable for everyone at the table.

palatal

IPA: /ˈpælətəl/

KK: /ˈpælətəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the hard part of the roof of the mouth or produced with the tongue near it, often used in linguistics to describe certain sounds.

Example: The sound 'y' in 'yes' is a palatal sound because it is produced with the tongue close to the hard palate.

noun

Definition: A sound produced by raising the body of the tongue to the hard palate of the mouth.

Example: In linguistics, the sound 'sh' in 'ship' is an example of a palatal sound.

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