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Exam: IELTS

revolution

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

noun

Definition: A significant change or movement, often involving a complete turn or cycle, especially in a political or social context.

Example: The revolution led to major changes in the government and society.

revolutionary

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənəri/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that causes or supports a major change in society or politics, often in a dramatic way.

Example: The new technology was considered revolutionary because it changed the way we communicate.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or participates in a significant change or overthrow of a government or social system, often through radical means.

Example: The revolutionary fought for the rights of the oppressed and sought to change the political landscape.

revolutionise

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənaɪz/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make a very big change in something, often in a way that improves it or makes it completely different.

Example: The new technology will revolutionise the way we communicate.

revolutionist

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or takes part in a significant change or overthrow of a government or social system.

Example: The revolutionist inspired many people to join the movement for change.

revolutionize

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʒənaɪz/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a significant and fundamental change in something, often in a way that transforms it completely.

Example: The new technology will revolutionize the way we communicate.

revolutionizer

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʒənaɪzər/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that brings about significant change or transformation, often in a radical or innovative way.

Example: The new technology acted as a revolutionizer in the field of communication.

revolve

IPA: /rɪˈvɒlv/

KK: /rɪˈvɑlv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a circular or curved path around a central point or axis.

Example: The planets revolve around the sun in our solar system.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something turn around a central point or axis.

Example: The engineer designed a machine that can revolve the parts smoothly.

revolving

IPA: /rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈvɑlvɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that turns around a central point or occurs repeatedly over time.

Example: The revolving door allows people to enter and exit the building smoothly.

revote

IPA: /rɪˈvoʊt/

KK: /rɪˈvoʊt/

noun

Definition: A second act of voting, usually to decide an issue or to confirm a previous decision.

Example: The committee decided to hold a revote to ensure everyone's opinion was considered.

verb

Definition: To cast a vote again, usually in a situation where the first vote was not valid or satisfactory.

Example: The committee decided to revote after the initial results were disputed.

revulsed

IPA: /rɪˈvʌlst/

KK: /rɪˈvʌlst/

adjective

Definition: Feeling a strong sense of disgust or repulsion towards something.

Example: She felt revulsed by the graphic images in the documentary.

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