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Exam: IELTS

secondarily

IPA: /sɛkənˈdɛrəli/

KK: /sɛkənˈdɛrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the main or most important; as a secondary consideration.

Example: The project will focus on environmental issues, but secondarily, it will also address economic concerns.

secondary

IPA: /ˈsɛkəndəri/

KK: /ˈsɛkəndɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is not the main or primary; it is of lesser importance or comes after the first in order or rank.

Example: In a secondary school, students typically learn subjects that prepare them for higher education.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is not primary and serves a supporting or subordinate role.

Example: In the project, she played a secondary role, assisting the main team leader.

secondhand

IPA: /ˈsɛk.ənd.hænd/

KK: /ˈsɛkəndˌhænd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to items that have been used before and are not new, often sold at a lower price.

Example: I bought a secondhand book from the store to save money.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not direct, often involving someone or something else.

Example: She heard the news secondhand from a friend.

secondly

IPA: /ˈsɛk.ənd.li/

KK: /ˈsɛkəndli/

adverb

Definition: In the second position or place; used to introduce the second point in a list or argument.

Example: Firstly, we need to gather all the materials; secondly, we can start the project.

secrecy

IPA: /ˈsiːkrəsi/

KK: /ˈsiːkrəsi/

noun

Definition: The state of keeping information hidden or private from others.

Example: The company operated with a high level of secrecy to protect its trade secrets.

secret

IPA: /ˈsiːkrɪt/

KK: /ˈsikrɪt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is hidden or not known by most people.

Example: She told me a secret that no one else knew.

noun

Definition: Something that is kept hidden from others or known only to a few people.

Example: She told me a secret that no one else knew.

secretagogue

IPA: /ˈsɛkrɪtəˌɡoʊɡ/

KK: /ˈsɛkrɪtəˌgɔg/

noun

Definition: A substance or hormone that causes or encourages the release of another substance, often related to bodily functions like digestion.

Example: Insulin is a secretagogue that helps regulate blood sugar levels by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin.

secrete

IPA: /sɪˈkriːt/

KK: /sɪˈkriːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To produce and release a substance from cells or bodily fluids, or to hide something away.

Example: The body can secrete hormones that regulate various functions.

secretin

IPA: /sɪˈkriːtɪn/

KK: /sɪˈkrɛtɪn/

noun

Definition: A hormone made in the small intestine that helps control the release of digestive juices from the pancreas and liver when food enters the stomach.

Example: Secretin is released when acidic food enters the duodenum to help with digestion.

secretion

IPA: /sɪˈkriːʃən/

KK: /sɪˈkriːʃən/

noun

Definition: A substance that is produced and released by cells or glands, such as saliva or hormones.

Example: The secretion of insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels.

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