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Exam: IELTS

parched

IPA: /pɑːrtʃt/

KK: /pɑrtʃt/

adjective

Definition: Having little or no moisture; extremely dry, often resulting in thirst.

Example: After the long summer without rain, the fields were parched and brown.

verb

Definition: To make something very dry, especially by removing moisture.

Example: The sun parched the fields, leaving them brown and lifeless.

parching

IPA: /ˈpɑːrtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɑrʧɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing something to become very dry or thirsty, often due to heat or lack of moisture.

Example: The parching sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.

verb

Definition: To make something very dry, especially by removing moisture or heat.

Example: The sun was parching the ground, making it hard and cracked.

pardon

IPA: /ˈpɑːrdən/

KK: /ˈpɑrdn/

noun

Definition: A legal term referring to the act of forgiving someone for a crime or offense, often resulting in the removal of penalties or punishment.

Example: The governor granted a pardon to the prisoner after reviewing his case.

transitive verb

Definition: To forgive someone for a mistake or offense and allow them to go free without punishment.

Example: The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.

pardonable

IPA: /ˈpɑːrdənəbl/

KK: /ˈpɑrdənəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be forgiven or excused for a mistake or wrongdoing.

Example: His actions were considered pardonable given the circumstances.

pardonableness

IPA: /ˈpɑːrdənəblnəs/

KK: /ˈpɑrdənəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be forgiven or excused for a mistake or offense.

Example: The judge considered the pardonableness of the defendant's actions before making a decision.

pardonably

IPA: /ˈpɑːrdənəbli/

KK: /ˈpɑrdənəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be forgiven or excused; not deserving of blame.

Example: She acted pardonably in the difficult situation, considering the circumstances.

pardoned

IPA: /ˈpɑːrdənd/

KK: /ˈpɑrdənd/

adjective

Definition: Forgiven for something wrong that was done.

Example: After serving his time, he was finally pardoned and allowed to start anew.

verb

Definition: To forgive someone for a mistake or offense, allowing them to go free without punishment.

Example: The president pardoned the prisoner after reviewing the case.

pare

IPA: //pɛr//

KK: /pɛr/

transitive verb

Definition: To cut away the outer layer or parts of something, often to make it smaller or neater.

Example: She decided to pare the apples before making the pie.

paregoric

IPA: /ˌpær.ɪˈɡɔːr.ɪk/

KK: /pæˈrɛɡərɪk/

noun

Definition: A medicinal liquid that contains opium and is used to relieve pain and treat diarrhea.

Example: The doctor prescribed paregoric to help manage her severe abdominal cramps.

parenchyma

IPA: /pəˈrɛŋ.kɪ.mə/

KK: /pəˈrɛŋ.kɪ.mə/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue found in plants and organs that is responsible for the main functions, such as photosynthesis and storage, and is made up of thin-walled cells.

Example: The parenchyma in the leaves helps in photosynthesis and storing nutrients.

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