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Exam: IELTS

accession

IPA: //əkˈsɛʃən//

KK: /ækˈsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of gaining entry or the right to use something. It can also refer to an increase or addition, especially in terms of property or value.

Example: The accession of new members to the organization has strengthened its influence.

transitive verb

Definition: To add something to a collection or record, especially in a systematic way, such as when a museum includes new items.

Example: The curator is accessioning the newly acquired paintings into the collection.

accessorial

IPA: //əkˈsɛsəriəl//

KK: /ækˈsɛsəriəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is additional or supplementary, often serving as an accessory to a main item or concept.

Example: The accessorial role of the assistant was crucial to the project's success.

noun

Definition: A charge or fee that is added to the main cost of a service or product, often for additional services or features.

Example: The shipping company included an accessorial for the extra handling of the fragile items.

accessorise

IPA: /ˌæksəˈsaɪz/

KK: /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/

verb

Definition: To add extra items or features to something, especially to enhance its appearance or functionality.

Example: She decided to accessorise her outfit with a stylish scarf and earrings.

accessorize

IPA: //əˈkɛsəˌraɪz//

KK: /ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To add items like jewelry, bags, or hats to an outfit to make it more stylish or complete.

Example: She loves to accessorize her outfits with unique jewelry.

transitive verb

Definition: To add extra items or details to something, especially to enhance its appearance or functionality.

Example: She decided to accessorize her outfit with a matching watch.

accessory

IPA: //əkˈsɛsəri//

KK: /ækˈsɛsəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is secondary or additional, often serving to support or enhance the main item or function.

Example: The accessory role of the assistant was crucial in the project's success.

noun

Definition: An item that is added to something else to make it more useful, attractive, or complete. It can also refer to a person who helps someone commit a crime without being directly involved.

Example: She wore a beautiful necklace as an accessory to her dress.

accidence

IPA: /ˈækɪdəns/

KK: /ˈækɪdəns/

noun

Definition: A part of language study that focuses on how words change form to express different grammatical features, such as tense, case, or number.

Example: In English, accidence is an important aspect of understanding how words change form to convey different meanings.

accidental

IPA: /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl/

KK: /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl/

adjective

Definition: Happening by chance or without planning, often in a way that is not intended.

Example: The accidental discovery of the ancient ruins changed the course of history.

noun

Definition: A characteristic or feature that is not necessary or fundamental to something. In music, it refers to a note that is altered from its original pitch by a sign.

Example: Not available.

accidentally

IPA: //ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt.əl.i//

KK: /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens by chance or without intention; not planned or deliberate.

Example: She accidentally spilled coffee on her shirt before the meeting.

accidentalness

IPA: /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.əl.nəs/

KK: /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.əl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of happening by chance or without intention; a lack of planning or purpose.

Example: The accidentalness of the event led to unexpected outcomes.

acclaim

IPA: /əˈkleɪm/

KK: /əˈkleɪm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shout or express strong approval and praise for someone or something.

Example: The audience began to acclaim the performers after the stunning finale.

noun

Definition: Praise or approval that is given to someone or something, often in a public way.

Example: The author received widespread acclaim for her latest novel.

transitive verb

Definition: To publicly express strong approval or praise for someone or something.

Example: The critics acclaimed the new film as a masterpiece.

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