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Exam: IELTS

settling

IPA: /ˈsɛt.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɛtəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid, often after it has been disturbed or mixed.

Example: After pouring the juice, I noticed some settling at the bottom of the glass.

verb

Definition: To make a place or situation calm or stable, or to reach an agreement after a disagreement.

Example: After a long discussion, they are finally settling their differences.

settlor

IPA: /ˈsɛt.lər/

KK: /ˈsɛt.lɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who creates a trust by placing their property into it for the benefit of others.

Example: The settlor decided to establish a trust to manage their estate for their children.

sever

IPA: /ˈsɛvər/

KK: /sɛvɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become cut or broken apart; to become separated or divided from something.

Example: The rope began to sever under the weight of the heavy load.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut something off or to separate it from something else.

Example: The storm severed the power lines, leaving the town in darkness.

severable

IPA: /ˈsɛvərəbl/

KK: /ˈsɛvərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be separated or divided into distinct parts, especially in a legal context where rights or obligations can be individually addressed.

Example: The contract included several severable clauses that could be enforced independently.

several

IPA: /ˈsɛv.ər.əl/

KK: /ˈsɛvərəl/

adjective

Definition: More than two but not many; a few distinct items or people.

Example: I have several books on my shelf that I want to read.

pronoun

Definition: A small number of things or people, more than two but not many.

Example: Several students attended the workshop.

severalfold

IPA: /ˈsɛvərəlfoʊld/

KK: /ˈsɛvərəlfoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is multiplied by several times or has multiple parts or aspects.

Example: The project was severalfold larger than the previous one.

severally

IPA: /ˈsɛvərli/

KK: /ˈsɛvərli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that indicates separation or individuality, often used to describe actions or situations that occur independently from one another.

Example: The students were asked to submit their projects severally, ensuring that each one was evaluated on its own merits.

severalty

IPA: /ˈsɛvərəlti/

KK: /ˈsɛvərəlti/

noun

Definition: A legal term referring to the ownership of property or rights that are held individually and not shared with others.

Example: The land was owned in severalty, meaning no one else had any claim to it.

severe

IPA: /sɪˈvɪr/

KK: /sɪˈvɪr/

adjective

Definition: Very serious or harsh, often causing discomfort or distress.

Example: The region experienced a severe drought that affected the crops.

severed

IPA: /ˈsɛvərd/

KK: /ˈsɛvərd/

adjective

Definition: Separated or cut off from something, often referring to a part that has been removed or disconnected.

Example: The severed branch fell to the ground after the storm.

verb

Definition: To cut off or separate something from something else.

Example: The storm severed the power lines, leaving the town in darkness.

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