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Exam: IELTS

quaintness

IPA: /ˈkwentnəs/

KK: /kwentnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Example: The quaintness of the village attracted many tourists.

quake

IPA: /kweɪk/

KK: /kwāk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shake or move suddenly and violently, often due to an external force or emotional response.

Example: The ground began to quake during the earthquake, causing panic among the residents.

noun

Definition: A sudden shaking or trembling of the ground, often caused by movements in the Earth's crust.

Example: The quake was so strong that it shook buildings and rattled windows.

quaking

IPA: /ˈkweɪ.kɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkwākɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that shakes or trembles, often due to fear or anxiety.

Example: She stood there, quaking with fear as the thunder roared.

noun

Definition: The act of shaking or trembling, often due to fear or an earthquake.

Example: The quaking of the ground made everyone feel uneasy during the earthquake.

verb

Definition: To shake or tremble, often because of fear or a strong emotion.

Example: The ground was quaking during the earthquake, making everyone feel scared.

qualifiable

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪəbl/

KK: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be described or classified in a specific way.

Example: The results of the experiment are qualifiable based on the criteria we set.

qualification

IPA: /kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /kwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A requirement or condition that must be met to be eligible for something, often related to skills or achievements needed for a job or task.

Example: She has the necessary qualifications to apply for the job.

qualified

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/

KK: /ˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having the necessary skills, experience, or education for a specific job or task.

Example: She is a qualified teacher with many years of experience.

qualifiedly

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪdli/

KK: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that includes some limitations or conditions; not absolute or unconditional.

Example: She accepted the proposal qualifiedly, stating that it depended on further discussions.

qualifier

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪə/

KK: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that limits or modifies the meaning of another word or phrase, or a person who meets the necessary qualifications for a position or task.

Example: In the sentence 'She is a talented musician', the word 'talented' is a qualifier that describes the musician.

qualify

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To meet the necessary requirements or standards for something, often in a competition or selection process.

Example: She worked hard to qualify for the national championship.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something eligible or competent for a specific role, task, or condition.

Example: She worked hard to qualify for the scholarship.

qualitative

IPA: /ˈkwɒlɪˌteɪtɪv/

KK: /kwɑːlɪˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to the quality or characteristics of something rather than its quantity.

Example: The research focused on qualitative aspects of the participants' experiences.

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