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Exam: IELTS

pomologist

IPA: /pəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /pəˈmɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or specializes in the cultivation and production of fruit.

Example: The pomologist conducted research on new apple varieties.

pomp

IPA: /pɒmp/

KK: /pɑmp/

noun

Definition: A grand or impressive display, often used in ceremonies or celebrations, that shows wealth or importance.

Example: The wedding was filled with pomp, including a lavish ceremony and a grand reception.

pomposity

IPA: /pɒmˈpɒsɪti/

KK: /pɑmˈpɑsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly proud or self-important, often shown through behavior or speech.

Example: His pomposity made it difficult for others to enjoy the conversation.

pompous

IPA: /ˈpɒmpəs/

KK: /ˈpɑmpəs/

adjective

Definition: Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance or dignity, often in a way that is overly formal or showy.

Example: The pompous speaker took too long to make a simple point, leaving the audience bored.

pompously

IPA: //ˈpɒmpəsli//

KK: /ˈpɑmpəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows excessive pride or self-importance, often in a way that is annoying to others.

Example: He spoke pompously about his achievements, making everyone else feel uncomfortable.

pompousness

IPA: //ˈpɒmpəsnəs//

KK: /ˈpɑmpəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly self-important or arrogant, often in a way that is exaggerated or pretentious.

Example: His pompousness made it difficult for others to relate to him.

ponder

IPA: /ˈpɒndə/

KK: /ˈpɑndɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think deeply and carefully about something.

Example: She sat quietly to ponder her next move in the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To think about something carefully and for a long time.

Example: She sat quietly to ponder her next move in the game.

ponderer

IPA: /ˈpɒndərər/

KK: /ˈpɒndərər/

noun

Definition: A person who thinks deeply about something or reflects on it.

Example: As a ponderer, she often spent hours contemplating the meaning of life.

pondering

IPA: /ˈpɒndərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɑndərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of thinking deeply or carefully about something.

Example: After hours of pondering, she finally made her decision.

verb

Definition: To think deeply or carefully about something.

Example: She sat quietly, pondering her next move in the game.

ponderously

IPA: /ˈpɒndərəsli/

KK: /ˈpɒndərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is heavy, slow, or awkward, often due to weight or seriousness.

Example: The elephant moved ponderously through the thick mud.

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