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Exam: IELTS

rotate

IPA: //roʊˈteɪt//

KK: /roʊˈteɪt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has parts that spread out from a central point, resembling the shape of a wheel or spokes.

Example: The rotate design of the flower petals makes it look beautiful from all angles.

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn around a central point or axis, or to change places in a sequence or order.

Example: The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

transitive verb

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

Example: The mechanic will rotate the tires to ensure even wear.

rotated

IPA: /roʊˈteɪtɪd/

KK: /roʊˈteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has turned around a central point or axis.

Example: The wheel rotated smoothly as the car moved forward.

verb

Definition: To turn or spin around a central point or axis.

Example: The Earth rotated on its axis, causing day and night.

rotating

IPA: /roʊˈteɪtɪŋ/

KK: /roʊˈteɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves around a central point or axis, often in a circular motion.

Example: The rotating fan helped to cool the room on a hot day.

verb

Definition: To move in a circle around a central point or axis.

Example: The Earth is rotating on its axis, which causes day and night.

rotation

IPA: /roʊˈteɪʃən/

KK: /roʊˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of turning around a central point or axis, or a complete cycle of such movement.

Example: The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

rotavirus

IPA: /ˈroʊtəˌvaɪrəs/

KK: /ˈroʊtəˌvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that is shaped like a wheel and can cause stomach infections, particularly in babies and young animals.

Example: The doctor explained that rotavirus is a common cause of diarrhea in infants.

rote

IPA: /roʊt/

KK: /roʊt/

adjective

Definition: Learned or memorized through repetition without understanding the meaning.

Example: She learned the poem by rote, repeating it over and over until she could recite it perfectly.

noun

Definition: A way of learning or memorizing something by repeating it many times without really understanding it.

Example: Students often learn vocabulary by rote, repeating the words until they remember them.

rotifer

IPA: /ˈroʊtɪfər/

KK: /ˈroʊtɪfər/

noun

Definition: A tiny aquatic organism that belongs to a group called Rotifera, known for having a wheel-like structure with tiny hairs at one end that helps it move and feed.

Example: Under the microscope, we could see the rotifer swimming gracefully in the water.

rotund

IPA: /roʊˈtʌnd/

KK: /roʊˈtʌnd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is round and often plump in shape.

Example: The rotund man laughed heartily at the joke.

rotundly

IPA: /roʊˈtʌndli/

KK: /roʊˈtʌndli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is round or plump; in a full or rounded manner.

Example: The speaker delivered his message rotundly, emphasizing each point with a rich, full voice.

rotundness

IPA: //roʊˈtʌndnəs//

KK: /roʊˈtʌndnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being round or plump in shape; often used to describe a full or fat appearance.

Example: The rotundness of the pumpkin made it perfect for carving into a jack-o'-lantern.

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