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Exam: IELTS

speechifying

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃɪfaɪɪŋ/

KK: /ˈspiːtʃɪfaɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of speaking, particularly in a formal or lengthy manner, often in front of an audience.

Example: His speechifying at the conference captivated the audience for hours.

verb

Definition: To deliver a speech or talk, often in a formal or public setting, usually with the intention of persuading or informing an audience.

Example: The politician was speechifying at the rally to gain support for his campaign.

speechless

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃləs/

KK: /ˈspitʃləs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to speak, often because of surprise or strong emotions.

Example: She was speechless after receiving the unexpected award.

speechlessly

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃləsli/

KK: /ˈspiːtʃləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows someone is unable to speak, often because they are surprised or shocked.

Example: She stood speechlessly as the news sank in.

speechlessness

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃləsnəs/

KK: /ˈspiːtʃləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to speak, often due to shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example: After hearing the unexpected news, she was left in a state of speechlessness.

speechwriter

IPA: /ˈspiːtʃˌraɪtə/

KK: /ˈspiːtʃˌraɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to write speeches for someone else, often for public figures like politicians.

Example: The speechwriter crafted a powerful message for the president's address.

speed

IPA: //spɛd//

KK: /spid/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or proceed quickly; to go faster than usual.

Example: The car sped down the highway.

noun

Definition: The rate at which someone or something moves or operates, often measured as distance traveled over time.

Example: The car was built for speed, allowing it to go from 0 to 60 mph in just a few seconds.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something go faster or to increase its speed.

Example: The engineer worked to speed the production process.

speedier

IPA: /ˈspiːdiər/

KK: /ˈspidɪər/

adjective

Definition: Faster than something else; having a higher speed.

Example: The new train is speedier than the old one.

speediest

IPA: /ˈspiːdiəst/

KK: /ˈspidɪɪst/

adjective

Definition: The fastest or most quick in speed.

Example: She is the speediest runner in the school.

speedily

IPA: /ˈspiːdɪli/

KK: /ˈspidɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a quick or fast way.

Example: She completed the project speedily to meet the deadline.

speeding

IPA: /ˈspiːdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈspidɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Moving quickly or at a high rate of speed.

Example: The speeding car zoomed past us on the highway.

noun

Definition: The action of driving a vehicle faster than the speed limit set by law.

Example: He received a ticket for speeding on the highway.

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