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Exam: IELTS

pox

IPA: /pɒks/

KK: /pɑks/

noun

Definition: A type of disease that causes spots or blisters on the skin, like chickenpox or smallpox.

Example: The child had a mild case of pox and stayed home from school.

verb

Definition: To infect someone with a disease known as pox, particularly syphilis.

Example: The doctor warned that the disease could pox the community if not controlled.

poxvirus

IPA: /ˈpɒksˌvaɪərəs/

KK: /pɑksˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that contains DNA and can cause diseases like smallpox and cowpox in animals and humans.

Example: The poxvirus is responsible for several serious diseases, including smallpox.

pozzolanic

IPA: /pəˈzoʊləˌnɪk/

KK: /pəˈzōlənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of volcanic ash that can be mixed with lime to create a strong building material that hardens when wet.

Example: The pozzolanic properties of the volcanic ash improved the durability of the concrete.

practicability

IPA: /ˌpræktɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌpræktɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be done or achieved; how feasible something is.

Example: The practicability of the new plan was discussed in the meeting.

practicable

IPA: /ˈpræktɪkəbl/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be done or put into practice; feasible and usable for a specific purpose.

Example: The team found a practicable solution to the problem that everyone could agree on.

practicableness

IPA: /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be done or put into practice; feasibility.

Example: The practicableness of the plan was questioned by many experts.

practicably

IPA: /ˈpræktɪkəbli/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is possible to do or achieve; feasible.

Example: The plan can be implemented practicably if we have enough resources.

practical

IPA: /ˈpræktɪkəl/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions or situations that are useful and effective in real life, rather than just theoretical or abstract.

Example: She has a practical approach to solving problems, focusing on what works best in real situations.

noun

Definition: A practical is a type of examination or activity that involves demonstrating skills or applying knowledge in a real-world situation.

Example: The students prepared for their practical by practicing their skills in the lab.

practicality

IPA: /prækˈtɪkəlɪti/

KK: /præktɪˈkælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being useful and sensible in real situations.

Example: The practicality of the new design makes it easier to use in everyday life.

practically

IPA: /ˈpræktɪkli/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is nearly or almost true, but not completely; for practical purposes.

Example: Practically everyone in the class passed the exam.

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