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Exam: IELTS

pelvis

IPA: /ˈpɛlvɪs/

KK: /ˈpɛlvɪs/

noun

Definition: A bony structure in the lower part of the body that connects the spine to the legs and supports various organs.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's pelvis for any signs of injury.

pemphigus

IPA: /ˈpɛmfɪɡəs/

KK: /ˈpɛmfɪgəs/

noun

Definition: A group of skin diseases that cause painful blisters and can be either short-term or long-lasting.

Example: Pemphigus can lead to severe skin irritation and discomfort.

pen

IPA: /pɛn/

KK: /pɛn/

noun

Definition: A tool used for writing or drawing that has ink and a pointed tip.

Example: She wrote a letter with her favorite pen.

transitive verb

Definition: To confine someone or something in a small area, similar to how animals are kept in a fenced space, or to write something using a writing instrument.

Example: She decided to pen a letter to her friend.

penal

IPA: /ˈpiːnəl/

KK: /ˈpinəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to punishment or laws that impose penalties for breaking rules.

Example: The judge imposed a penal sentence on the offender for his crimes.

penalise

IPA: //ˈpiːnəlaɪz//

KK: /ˈpinəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To impose a punishment or a disadvantage on someone for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The school decided to penalise students who were caught cheating on the exam.

penalised

IPA: /ˈpiːnəlaɪzd/

KK: /ˈpinəˌlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that has been punished or subjected to a penalty.

Example: The player was penalised for breaking the rules during the game.

verb

Definition: To subject someone to a punishment or disadvantage for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The player was penalised for committing a foul during the game.

penality

IPA: /pəˈnælɪti/

KK: /pəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being subject to punishment or penalty.

Example: The penalty for breaking the law can be severe.

penalization

IPA: /ˌpiːnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌpinəˈlaɪzˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of punishing someone for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The penalization for speeding can include fines or points on your license.

penalize

IPA: /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈpɛnəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone suffer a disadvantage or punishment for breaking a rule or law.

Example: The school decided to penalize students who were caught cheating on the exam.

penally

IPA: /ˈpɛnəli/

KK: /ˈpɛnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to punishment or penalties, often in the context of legal or judicial matters.

Example: The defendant was penalized penally for his actions under the law.

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