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Exam: IELTS

struggle

IPA: /ˈstrʌɡl/

KK: /ˈstrʌgəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a great effort to do something, often facing difficulties or challenges.

Example: She had to struggle to finish her project on time.

noun

Definition: A difficult effort or fight to achieve something, often involving hardship or conflict.

Example: Her struggle to balance work and family life was challenging.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or put something in a particular place with difficulty or effort.

Example: She struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf.

struggler

IPA: /ˈstrʌɡlər/

KK: /ˈstrʌɡlər/

noun

Definition: A person who has difficulty or faces challenges in achieving something.

Example: Despite being a struggler, she never gave up on her dreams.

strut

IPA: /strʌt/

KK: /strʌt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To walk in a proud or confident way, often with exaggerated movements.

Example: He likes to strut around the stage during his performances.

noun

Definition: A type of support or brace that helps to strengthen a structure, or a way of walking that shows confidence or arrogance.

Example: He walked with a strut, showing off his new shoes.

transitive verb

Definition: To support or reinforce something by adding a structural element that holds it up or keeps it steady.

Example: The engineers decided to strut the bridge to ensure it could withstand strong winds.

strychnine

IPA: //ˈstrɪknaɪn//

KK: /strɪknaɪn/

noun

Definition: A very toxic substance that comes from certain plants, used to kill pests and sometimes in medicine to stimulate the nervous system.

Example: Strychnine is often used in laboratories to study its effects on the nervous system.

stubborn

IPA: /ˈstʌb.ɚn/

KK: /ˈstʌbərn/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to change your mind or attitude about something; determined to do what you want, even if it is not reasonable.

Example: She is stubborn and refuses to listen to anyone else's advice.

stubbornly

IPA: /ˈstʌbərnli/

KK: /ˈstʌbərnli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows determination not to change one's mind or attitude, even when faced with difficulties or persuasion.

Example: She stubbornly refused to change her plans, despite the bad weather.

stubbornness

IPA: /ˈstʌbərnəs/

KK: /ˈstʌbərnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unwilling to change your mind or behavior, even when it might be better to do so.

Example: Her stubbornness made it difficult for her to accept help from others.

student

IPA: /ˈstjuːdənt/

KK: /ˈstudənt/

noun

Definition: A person who is enrolled in a school, college, or university and attends classes to learn.

Example: The student studied hard for the final exam.

studentship

IPA: /ˈstjuːdəntʃɪp/

KK: /ˈstjuːdəntʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of being a student, often associated with receiving education or training, and sometimes linked to financial support for studies.

Example: She was awarded a studentship to help fund her research at the university.

studied

IPA: /ˈstʌd.ɪd/

KK: /ˈstʌdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Carefully thought out or planned, often lacking spontaneity; showing knowledge or learning.

Example: Her studied approach to the project impressed everyone in the meeting.

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