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Exam: IELTS

portable

IPA: /ˈpɔːtəbl/

KK: /ˈpɔrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be easily carried or moved from one place to another.

Example: I bought a portable charger so I can charge my phone on the go.

noun

Definition: An item that is designed to be easily carried or moved, often because it is small and lightweight.

Example: I bought a portable charger so I can charge my phone on the go.

portal

IPA: /ˈpɔːrtəl/

KK: /ˈpɔrtəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a point of entry, especially in the context of blood vessels entering an organ, like the liver.

Example: The doctor explained the importance of the portal system in the human body.

noun

Definition: A large door or entrance, often grand in appearance, that allows access to a place or a website that serves as a starting point for accessing other sites.

Example: The ancient castle had a magnificent portal that welcomed visitors.

portend

IPA: /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

KK: /pɔrˈtɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To indicate or predict something that will happen in the future, often something bad or significant.

Example: The darkening skies seemed to portend a heavy rainstorm later in the day.

portent

IPA: /ˈpɔːtɛnt/

KK: /ˈpɔrtɛnt/

noun

Definition: A sign or warning that something important or bad is going to happen.

Example: The dark clouds were a portent of the storm to come.

portentously

IPA: /pɔːrˈtɛntəsli/

KK: /pɔrˈtɛntəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that suggests something important or serious is going to happen, often with a sense of warning or foreboding.

Example: The sky darkened portentously, signaling an approaching storm.

portion

IPA: /ˈpɔːrʃən/

KK: /ˈpɔrʃən/

noun

Definition: A part of something larger, often used to refer to a serving of food or a section of a whole.

Example: She served a generous portion of pasta for dinner.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into smaller parts or shares, especially for giving to others.

Example: The chef will portion the cake into equal slices for the guests.

portly

IPA: /ˈpɔːrtli/

KK: /ˈpɔrtli/

adjective

Definition: Having a stout or heavy body; often used to describe someone who is somewhat overweight in a dignified or stately manner.

Example: The portly gentleman walked into the room with an air of confidence.

portmanteau

IPA: //pɔːrtˈmæn.təʊ//

KK: /pɔrtˈmænˌtoʊ/

adjective

Definition: A word that combines the sounds and meanings of two different words, or something that has multiple uses or qualities.

Example: The term 'brunch' is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch.

noun

Definition: A large suitcase that can be opened into two parts, or a word formed by combining parts of two or more words.

Example: She packed her clothes into a portmanteau for the trip.

portrait

IPA: /ˈpɔːrtrɪt/

KK: /ˈpɔrtrɪt/

adjective

Definition: This term describes a page or document that is taller than it is wide, meaning the longer side is vertical.

Example: The artist chose a portrait layout for the painting to emphasize the subject's height.

noun

Definition: A picture or image of a person, usually showing their face, made by an artist or photographer.

Example: The artist painted a beautiful portrait of her grandmother.

portraitist

IPA: /ˈpɔːrtrɪtɪst/

KK: /ˈpɔrtrɪtɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates portraits, typically through painting or photography.

Example: The portraitist captured the essence of her subject in a beautiful painting.

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