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Exam: IELTS

awry

IPA: /əˈraɪ/

KK: /əˈraɪ/

adjective

Definition: In a position that is not straight or correct; turned or twisted.

Example: The picture hung awry on the wall, making the room look uneven.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not correct or is turned to one side; not in the right position.

Example: The picture hung awry on the wall, making the room look unbalanced.

axilla

IPA: //ˈæksɪlə//

KK: /ˈæksɪlə/

noun

Definition: The area under the arm where it meets the body, commonly known as the armpit.

Example: She applied deodorant to her axilla before going out.

axillar

IPA: /ˈæksɪlər/

KK: /æksɪlər/

noun

Definition: A part of a plant that is located in the angle between the stem and a leaf or branch, often associated with the growth of new shoots or flowers.

Example: The axillar buds on the plant will eventually develop into new branches.

axillary

IPA: //ˈæksɪˌlɛri//

KK: /ˈæksɪˌlɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the area under the arm or the armpit, often used in medical or anatomical contexts.

Example: The doctor examined the axillary region for any signs of swelling.

noun

Definition: A term related to the area under the arm or the armpit, often used in anatomical contexts.

Example: The doctor examined the axillary region for any signs of infection.

axiological

IPA: /ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of values and value judgments in philosophy.

Example: The axiological perspective helps us understand the importance of ethics in decision-making.

axiologically

IPA: /ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/

KK: /æksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to values or the study of values and ethics.

Example: The decision was made axiologically, considering the moral implications involved.

axis

IPA: /ˈæksɪs/

KK: /ˈæksɪs/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'axis' is not an adjective; it typically refers to a line around which something rotates or a central point of reference.

Example: The axis of the Earth is tilted, which affects the seasons.

noun

Definition: A straight line that something rotates around or is organized around, often used in geometry, art, or anatomy.

Example: The Earth rotates on its axis, which is an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole.

axon

IPA: /ˈæksɒn/

KK: /ˈæksɒn/

noun

Definition: A long part of a nerve cell that carries signals away from the main body of the cell.

Example: The axon transmits electrical impulses to other neurons.

axonal

IPA: /ˈæksənl/

KK: /ˈæksənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a part of a nerve cell that carries signals away from the cell body.

Example: The axonal damage affected the patient's ability to move their limbs.

axone

IPA: /ˈæksɒn/

KK: /ˈæksən/

noun

Definition: A long, thin part of a nerve cell that carries messages away from the cell body to other cells.

Example: The axone transmits electrical signals to communicate with other neurons.

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