Exam: IELTS

Definition: A beating or a heavy strike, often used to describe a physical attack or a severe defeat.

Example: The boxer won the match by pummeling his opponent in the final round.

Definition: To hit or strike repeatedly with force, often in a way that causes damage or pain.

Example: The boxer was pummeling his opponent during the match.

Definition: A beating or a heavy strike, often repeated, that can cause pain or damage.

Example: The boxer won the match by delivering a powerful pummelling to his opponent.

Definition: To hit or strike repeatedly with force, often used in the context of physical fighting or beating something.

Example: The boxer was pummelling his opponent in the ring.

Definition: To move up and down like a pump handle or to operate a pump, often used in sports to describe a fake movement.

Example: He decided to pump his arms to fake out the defender before making a real shot.

Definition: A device that moves or transfers liquids or gases, often by creating pressure or suction.

Example: The mechanic used a pump to remove the water from the flooded basement.

Definition: To move a liquid or gas by using a device that creates pressure, often in a repeated up-and-down motion.

Example: He had to pump the water out of the flooded basement.

Definition: To play with words in a humorous way by using a word that has two meanings or sounds like another word.

Example: He loves to pun during conversations, making everyone laugh with his clever wordplay.

Definition: A humorous way of using a word that suggests two or more meanings or sounds like another word.

Example: He made a clever pun about the bakery being the best place to get a rise out of people.

Definition: A drink made from a mixture of fruit juices and sometimes carbonated drinks, often served at parties, or a hit made with a closed fist.

Example: We enjoyed a refreshing fruit punch at the summer picnic.

Definition: To hit someone or something with a quick and forceful movement of the fist.

Example: He decided to punch the bag to relieve some stress.

Definition: An event where someone is hit with a fist.

Example: The punching during the match was intense and exciting.

Definition: The action of hitting something with a fist or a similar object.

Example: He was punching the bag to improve his boxing skills.

Definition: This word describes someone who is very careful about following rules and paying attention to small details.

Example: She is punctilious about her work, ensuring that every detail is perfect.

Definition: In a way that shows great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Example: She punctiliously followed the rules during the meeting.

Definition: Being on time or arriving at the expected time without delay.

Example: She is always punctual for her meetings.

Definition: The quality of being on time or doing things at the scheduled time.

Example: Her punctuality at work is appreciated by her boss.