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Exam: IELTS

preparatory

IPA: /prɪˈpærəˌtɔri/

KK: /prɪˈpærəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of getting ready for something, especially in education or training.

Example: She enrolled in a preparatory program to improve her skills before college.

adverb

Definition: In preparation for something; done in advance to make ready for a future event.

Example: We made a preparatory checklist before the big event.

prepare

IPA: /prɪˈpɛr/

KK: /prɪˈpɛr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make oneself or things ready for something.

Example: She needs to prepare for the exam next week.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something ready in advance for a specific purpose or event, often by combining different elements or ingredients.

Example: She will prepare dinner for her family tonight.

prepared

IPA: /prɪˈpɛrd/

KK: /prɪˈpɛrd/

adjective

Definition: Ready and willing to do something, often because of prior preparation or training.

Example: She felt prepared for the exam after studying all week.

verb

Definition: To have made something ready or to have arranged something in advance.

Example: She had prepared a delicious meal for her guests.

preparedly

IPA: /prɪˈpɛrdədli/

KK: /prɪˈpɛrdədli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows readiness or preparation.

Example: She approached the interview preparedly, having practiced her answers beforehand.

preparedness

IPA: /prɪˈpɛrdnəs/

KK: /prɪˈpɛrdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being ready for something, especially in terms of planning and organization.

Example: The community's preparedness for natural disasters has improved significantly over the years.

preplanned

IPA: /ˈpriːˌplænd/

KK: /priˈplænd/

adjective

Definition: Arranged or organized beforehand, rather than being decided at the moment.

Example: The event was preplanned to ensure everything went smoothly.

verb

Definition: To arrange or organize something in advance before it happens.

Example: The event was preplanned to ensure everything went smoothly.

preponderance

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

noun

Definition: A greater amount or influence of something compared to others.

Example: The preponderance of evidence suggested that he was guilty.

preponderancy

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ/

noun

Definition: A state or condition of being greater in number, quantity, or importance than others.

Example: The preponderancy of evidence suggested that the defendant was guilty.

preponderant

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

adjective

Definition: Having more weight, importance, or influence than others.

Example: The preponderant evidence led the jury to a quick decision.

preponderantly

IPA: /prɪˈpɒndərəntli/

KK: /prɪˈpɒndərəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is greater in amount, importance, or influence than others.

Example: The team preponderantly focused on improving their defense during the game.

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