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Exam: IELTS

availing

IPA: /əˈveɪlɪŋ/

KK: /əˈveɪlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the power to produce a desired effect or result; effective.

Example: The availing solution helped the team overcome their challenges.

noun

Definition: The act of making use of something for a specific purpose or benefit.

Example: The availing of resources is essential for the success of the project.

verb

Definition: To make use of something or to take advantage of an opportunity.

Example: She is availing herself of the resources available at the library.

avaricious

IPA: /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

KK: /ævəˈrɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Having an extreme desire for wealth or material gain, often to the point of being greedy.

Example: The avaricious businessman was never satisfied with his profits and always wanted more.

avariciously

IPA: /ˌæv.əˈrɪʃ.əs.li/

KK: /ævəˈrɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire for more money or possessions than one needs.

Example: He avariciously hoarded wealth, never sharing with those in need.

avascular

IPA: //eɪˈvæskjʊlər//

KK: /ˌeɪˈvæskjʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Not connected to or having blood vessels.

Example: The avascular tissue does not receive nutrients directly from the blood.

avascularity

IPA: /ˌævəˈskjʊlərɪti/

KK: /ˌævəˈskjʊlərɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of having no blood vessels or lacking a blood supply.

Example: The avascularity of the tissue made it difficult for it to heal properly.

avatar

IPA: /ˈævəˌtɑːr/

KK: /ˈævəˌtɑr/

noun

Definition: An image or representation of a person, often used in digital contexts like video games or online profiles, or a form that a deity takes in Hinduism.

Example: In the game, players can customize their avatar to represent themselves.

avenue

IPA: /ˈæv.ə.njuː/

KK: /ˈævəˌnu/

noun

Definition: A wide street or road, often lined with trees, that is used for vehicles and pedestrians.

Example: We walked down the avenue, enjoying the shade of the trees.

average

IPA: /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈævərɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reach or result in a typical or standard amount or level.

Example: The temperatures in July usually average around 30 degrees Celsius.

noun

Definition: A number that represents the typical value in a set of data, calculated by adding all the values together and dividing by the number of values.

Example: The average score of the class was higher than last year.

transitive verb

Definition: To calculate the mean value of a group of numbers by adding them together and dividing by the total count.

Example: The teacher asked us to average the test scores of the class.

averment

IPA: /əˈvɜːr.mənt/

KK: /əˈvɜr.mənt/

noun

Definition: A positive statement or claim about something that is asserted to be true.

Example: The lawyer made an averment in court to support her client's case.

averse

IPA: /əˈvɜːrs/

KK: /əˈvɜrs/

adjective

Definition: Feeling a strong dislike or opposition to something; not wanting to do something.

Example: She is averse to eating spicy food.

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