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Exam: IELTS

baronage

IPA: /ˈbærənɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈbɛrənɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A group of barons or the rank and dignity associated with being a baron.

Example: The baronage played a significant role in the governance of the kingdom.

baronet

IPA: /ˈbærənɛt/

KK: /ˈbɛrəˌnɛt/

noun

Definition: A man who has a British hereditary title that is lower than a baron and higher than a knight, and who can be addressed as 'Sir'.

Example: The baronet attended the royal ceremony in his formal attire.

baronetage

IPA: /ˈbærəˌnɪtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈbɛrənɪtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A group of people who hold the title of baronet, or the rank associated with this title.

Example: The baronetage includes many distinguished families with a long history in the country.

baronetcy

IPA: /ˈbærəˌnɛtsi/

KK: /ˈbɛrənɪtsi/

noun

Definition: The title or rank held by a baronet, which is a hereditary honor in the British nobility, ranking below a baron.

Example: He inherited the baronetcy from his father, becoming a member of the British gentry.

baronial

IPA: /bəˈroʊniəl/

KK: /bɛˈroʊniəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a noble title or estate, often associated with grandeur and stateliness.

Example: The baronial estate was known for its impressive architecture and beautiful gardens.

baroreceptor

IPA: /ˌbær.əʊ.rɪˈsɛp.tər/

KK: /ˌbær.oʊ.rɪˈsep.tər/

noun

Definition: A type of sensory nerve ending that responds to changes in pressure, particularly found in the walls of blood vessels like large arteries.

Example: The baroreceptor helps regulate blood pressure by detecting changes in the pressure of the blood vessels.

barotrauma

IPA: /ˌbɛrəˈtrɔːmə/

KK: /bɛrəˈtrɔmə/

noun

Definition: Injury to body tissue that happens when there is a difference in pressure between an air space in the body and the outside air.

Example: The diver experienced barotrauma after ascending too quickly from deep water.

barrage

IPA: /bæˈrɑːʒ/

KK: /bæˈrɑːʒ/

noun

Definition: A strong and continuous attack or flow of something, such as artillery fire, words, or water.

Example: The politician faced a barrage of questions from the reporters after his speech.

transitive verb

Definition: To direct a concentrated attack or a large amount of something at someone or something.

Example: The army decided to barrage the enemy's position with artillery fire.

barred

IPA: /bɑrd/

KK: /bɑrd/

adjective

Definition: Having lines or stripes across its surface, often used to describe something that is marked or divided by bars.

Example: The barred windows prevented anyone from escaping the building.

barricade

IPA: /ˈbærɪkeɪd/

KK: /ˈbærɪˌkeɪd/

noun

Definition: A structure or object placed across a path to block or stop movement, often used in situations like protests or military actions.

Example: The protesters built a barricade to block the road and prevent traffic from passing.

transitive verb

Definition: To block or close an area using a structure that prevents movement, often for protection or control.

Example: The police decided to barricade the street to keep the protesters from entering the area.

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