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Exam: IELTS

assumptive

IPA: /əˈsʌmptɪv/

KK: /ə'sʌmptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is based on an assumption or taken for granted without proof.

Example: His assumptive nature often led him to make incorrect conclusions about others.

assurance

IPA: /əˈʃʊərəns/

KK: /əˈʃʊərəns/

noun

Definition: A promise or guarantee that something will happen or be true, which helps to build confidence and reduce doubt.

Example: She gave her assurance that the project would be completed on time.

assure

IPA: /əˈʃʊr/

KK: /əˈʃʊr/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel certain or confident about something; to promise or guarantee something will happen.

Example: She assured him that everything would be fine before the exam.

assured

IPA: /əˈʃʊrd/

KK: /əˈʃʊrd/

adjective

Definition: Showing confidence or certainty; having a strong sense of assurance.

Example: She spoke in an assured manner during the presentation.

noun

Definition: A person who is covered by an insurance policy.

Example: The assured received compensation after the accident.

assuredly

IPA: /əˈʃʊrɪdli/

KK: /əˈʃʊrɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows certainty or confidence; without any doubt.

Example: She assuredly completed the project on time, impressing everyone with her dedication.

assuredness

IPA: /əˈʃʊrdnəs/

KK: /əˈʃʊrdnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being confident and certain about something.

Example: Her assuredness in her abilities helped her succeed in the competition.

assuror

IPA: /əˈʃʊrər/

KK: /əˈʃʊrər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that provides insurance or guarantees against loss or damage.

Example: The assuror evaluated the risks before issuing the policy.

astatine

IPA: //ˈæstəˌtaɪn//

KK: /ˈæstəˌtaɪn/

noun

Definition: A highly unstable and radioactive element that is part of the halogen group, similar to iodine, and has a very short half-life.

Example: Astatine is one of the rarest elements on Earth and is used in some types of cancer treatment.

asterisk

IPA: /ˈæstərɪsk/

KK: /ˈæstərɪsk/

noun

Definition: A symbol that looks like a star and is used in writing to show that something has been left out or to refer to a note at the bottom of the page.

Example: Please refer to the asterisk at the bottom of the page for more information.

transitive verb

Definition: To mark something with a symbol that looks like a star, often used in writing to indicate a footnote or special note.

Example: Please asterisk the important points in your report.

asteroid

IPA: /ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/

KK: /ˈæstərɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a star, often used to describe shapes or forms that have a star-like appearance.

Example: The decoration on the cake was adorned with asteroid patterns that looked like stars.

noun

Definition: A small rocky body in space that orbits the sun, mainly found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Example: Scientists discovered a new asteroid that could potentially come close to Earth.

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