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Exam: IELTS

roadway

IPA: //ˈroʊdweɪ//

KK: /ˈroʊdweɪ/

noun

Definition: A path or surface designed for vehicles to travel on, often part of a larger road system.

Example: The construction crew worked hard to repair the damaged roadway after the storm.

roadwork

IPA: /ˈroʊdˌwɜrk/

KK: /ˈroʊdˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: The process of constructing or repairing roads, often involving heavy machinery and workers.

Example: The roadwork on Main Street caused traffic delays for several hours.

roadworthiness

IPA: //ˈroʊdˌwɜrθnəs//

KK: /ˈroʊdˌwɜrðnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of a vehicle that makes it safe and legal to drive on the road.

Example: Before taking a long trip, it's important to check the roadworthiness of your car.

roadworthy

IPA: /ˈroʊdˌwɜrði/

KK: /ˈroʊdˌwɜrði/

adjective

Definition: Suitable and safe for driving on public roads.

Example: Before you sell your car, make sure it is roadworthy.

roam

IPA: /roʊm/

KK: /rom/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move around without a specific destination or purpose, often in a relaxed or leisurely way.

Example: They like to roam through the countryside during the summer.

noun

Definition: The act of moving around without a fixed path or destination, often in a leisurely or wandering manner.

Example: During the summer, we love to go on a roam through the countryside.

transitive verb

Definition: To move around without a fixed path or destination, often exploring or wandering freely.

Example: They like to roam the countryside during the summer.

roaming

IPA: /ˈroʊmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈroʊmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of wandering or traveling around without a fixed destination, often used in the context of using a mobile phone outside its usual area.

Example: The roaming charges on my phone were high when I traveled abroad.

verb

Definition: To move around without a fixed purpose or destination, often in a leisurely or aimless way.

Example: The children were roaming in the park, exploring every corner.

roast

IPA: //roʊst//

KK: /roʊst/

adjective

Definition: Cooked by being exposed to dry heat, usually in an oven or over an open flame.

Example: The roast chicken was perfectly cooked and very flavorful.

intransitive verb

Definition: To cook food in an oven until it is browned and cooked through, often used for meats and vegetables.

Example: On Sundays, we like to roast a chicken for dinner.

noun

Definition: A type of meat that is cooked in an oven or over a fire, or a humorous speech that makes fun of someone while also praising them.

Example: We had a delicious roast for dinner on Sunday.

transitive verb

Definition: To cook food, especially meat, using dry heat in an oven or over a fire.

Example: We decided to roast a chicken for dinner tonight.

rob

IPA: /rɒb/

KK: /rɑb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take something from someone by force or threat, often illegally.

Example: The thief decided to rob the bank in broad daylight.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something from someone illegally, often using force or threats.

Example: The thief tried to rob the bank in broad daylight.

robber

IPA: //ˈrɒb.ər//

KK: /ˈrɑbər/

noun

Definition: A person who steals from others, often using force or threats.

Example: The robber was caught by the police after the bank heist.

robbery

IPA: /ˈrɒbəri/

KK: /ˈrɑːbəri/

noun

Definition: The act of taking someone else's property by force or threat.

Example: The police arrested the suspect for the robbery that occurred last night.

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