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Exam: IELTS

asbestosis

IPA: /æzˈbɛstəˌsɪs/

KK: /æsbɛsˈtoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A serious lung disease that develops after breathing in tiny asbestos fibers over a long time, leading to lung damage and breathing problems.

Example: Workers in construction and shipbuilding are at risk of developing asbestosis due to exposure to asbestos.

ascariasis

IPA: /ˌæskəˈraɪəsɪs/

KK: /æskəˈrɪəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by a type of roundworm that lives in the intestines of humans and can lead to various health problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with ascariasis after reviewing their symptoms and medical history.

ascend

IPA: /əˈsɛnd/

KK: /əˈsɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move upward or to a higher position.

Example: The hot air balloon began to ascend into the sky.

transitive verb

Definition: To move up to a higher place or position; to climb or rise.

Example: The bird began to ascend into the sky as the sun rose.

ascendable

IPA: /əˈsɛndəbl/

KK: /əˈsɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be climbed or moved up.

Example: The mountain trail is steep but ascendable for experienced hikers.

ascendance

IPA: /əˈsɛndəns/

KK: /əˈsɛndəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being in a position of power or influence over others.

Example: The company's ascendance in the market was due to its innovative products.

ascendancy

IPA: /əˈsɛndənsi/

KK: /əˈsɛndənsi/

noun

Definition: A position of power or control over others, often involving influence or dominance in a particular area.

Example: The company's ascendancy in the market was evident after it launched its new product line.

ascendant

IPA: /əˈsɛndənt/

KK: /əˈsɛndənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a dominant position or influence; rising or moving upward.

Example: The ascendant leader inspired confidence in her team.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is rising in power or influence, or an ancestor in a family line.

Example: In the world of politics, the new leader is seen as an ascendant figure.

ascendence

IPA: /əˈsɛndəns/

KK: /əˈsɛndəns/

noun

Definition: The state of rising or moving up, often used to describe a position of power or influence.

Example: Her ascendence in the company was marked by several successful projects.

ascendency

IPA: /əˈsɛndənsi/

KK: /əˈsɛndənsi/

noun

Definition: A position of power or influence over others.

Example: The politician's ascendency in the party was evident after the recent elections.

ascendent

IPA: /əˈsɛndənt/

KK: /əˈsɛndənt/

adjective

Definition: Moving or tending to move upward; having a rising direction or tendency.

Example: The ascendent trend in technology is leading to new innovations.

noun

Definition: A person who is an ancestor or from whom someone is descended, often implying a connection to a lineage or heritage.

Example: She learned about her ascendent who lived many generations ago.

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