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Exam: IELTS

pointer

IPA: /ˈpɔɪntər/

KK: /ˈpɔɪntər/

noun

Definition: An object or device used to indicate or direct attention to something, such as a stick for pointing at items or a scale indicator on a measuring instrument.

Example: The teacher used a pointer to highlight important information on the board.

pointless

IPA: /ˈpɔɪnt.ləs/

KK: /ˈpɔɪnt.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Having no purpose or use; not worth doing because it does not lead to any useful result.

Example: Many people find it pointless to argue about trivial matters.

pointlessly

IPA: /ˈpɔɪnt.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈpɔɪntləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lacks purpose or meaning; without any useful result.

Example: They argued pointlessly for hours without reaching a conclusion.

pointlessness

IPA: /ˈpɔɪntləsnəs/

KK: /ˈpɔɪntləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of having no meaning or purpose; being without value or significance.

Example: Many people feel a sense of pointlessness when they are not engaged in meaningful activities.

poise

IPA: /pɔɪz/

KK: /pɔɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be balanced or held in a steady position, often in a graceful manner.

Example: She managed to poise herself perfectly on the edge of the cliff.

noun

Definition: A state of balance, stability, or calmness, often shown in how someone carries themselves or behaves.

Example: She walked into the room with grace and poise, capturing everyone's attention.

transitive verb

Definition: To hold something steady and balanced in a particular position.

Example: She was able to poise the sculpture perfectly on the edge of the table.

poised

IPA: /pɔɪzd/

KK: /pɔɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Calm and confident, ready to take action or respond; balanced and steady.

Example: She stood poised at the edge of the stage, ready to deliver her speech.

poison

IPA: /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

KK: /ˈpɔɪzən/

adjective

Definition: Something that can cause harm or illness if it is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed by living organisms.

Example: The plant is known to be poisonous, so it's best to avoid touching it.

noun

Definition: A substance that can cause harm, illness, or death when it enters the body, often through chemical means.

Example: The detective found traces of poison in the victim's drink.

transitive verb

Definition: To harm or kill someone or something by giving them a substance that is toxic or harmful.

Example: The villain tried to poison the hero's drink.

poisoned

IPA: /ˈpɔɪzənd/

KK: /ˈpɔɪzənd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been contaminated with a harmful substance that can cause illness or death.

Example: The poisoned food made everyone feel sick.

verb

Definition: To have harmed someone or something by introducing a harmful substance into their body.

Example: The detective discovered that the victim had been poisoned before the party.

poisoning

IPA: /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of giving someone or something a harmful substance that can cause illness or death.

Example: The doctor treated the patient for food poisoning after they ate contaminated food.

verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to become ill or die by introducing a harmful substance into their body.

Example: The detective suspected that the victim had been poisoned during dinner.

poisonous

IPA: /ˈpɔɪzənəs/

KK: /ˈpɔɪzənəs/

adjective

Definition: Able to cause harm or death because it contains poison; toxic.

Example: Some mushrooms are poisonous and should not be eaten.

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