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Exam: IELTS

parallax

IPA: /ˈpær.ə.læks/

KK: /ˈpærəˌlæks/

noun

Definition: A visual effect where an object appears to change position or direction when viewed from different angles or locations.

Example: The parallax effect is used in photography to create a sense of depth.

parallel

IPA: //ˈpær.ə.lɛl//

KK: /ˈpærəˌlɛl/

adjective

Definition: Describing two or more things that are the same distance apart at every point, or happening at the same time.

Example: The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is similar or comparable to something else, often used to describe two or more things that are aligned or occur at the same time.

Example: The two projects were developed in parallel to save time.

noun

Definition: A line or plane that runs alongside another without ever meeting, or a comparison that shows similarities between two things.

Example: The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

transitive verb

Definition: To be or extend in the same direction and distance apart from something else, or to be similar to something.

Example: The new road parallels the river, making it easier for travelers to enjoy the view.

parallelism

IPA: /ˈpærəˌlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being similar or having a corresponding relationship, often used in grammar to describe the use of similar structures in sentences.

Example: The author used parallelism in her writing to create rhythm and emphasize her points.

paralyse

IPA: /ˈpærəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈpærəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make someone unable to move or act, often due to fear or a physical condition.

Example: The sudden loud noise seemed to paralyse everyone in the room.

paralysis

IPA: /pəˈrælɪsɪs/

KK: /pəˈræləsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot move or feel a part of their body, often due to nerve damage or injury.

Example: After the accident, he experienced paralysis in his legs and could not walk.

paralytic

IPA: /ˌpærəˈlɪtɪk/

KK: /pærəˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is unable to move due to paralysis or resembling a state of paralysis.

Example: The paralytic patient required assistance to move around the hospital.

noun

Definition: A person who is unable to move part or all of their body due to a medical condition.

Example: The hospital provides special care for paralytics who need assistance with daily activities.

paralytically

IPA: /ˌpærəˈlɪtɪkli/

KK: /pærəˈlɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is related to or characterized by paralysis, which means being unable to move or function normally.

Example: After the accident, he moved paralytically, struggling to regain his strength.

paralyzation

IPA: /ˌpærəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /pærəˈlaɪzˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone unable to move or feel, or the condition of being unable to move or feel.

Example: The paralyzation of his legs made it difficult for him to walk.

paralyze

IPA: /ˈpærəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈpærəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something unable to move or act, often due to fear or a physical condition.

Example: The sudden loud noise seemed to paralyze the crowd with fear.

paralyzingly

IPA: /ˈpærəˌlaɪzɪŋli/

KK: /pærəˈlaɪzɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes someone or something to be unable to move or act.

Example: The fear was paralyzingly strong, making it hard for her to speak.

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