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Exam: IELTS

subtrend

IPA: /ˈsʌbtrɛnd/

KK: /sʌbtrɛnd/

noun

Definition: A smaller trend that exists within a larger trend, often showing a specific direction or pattern.

Example: The rise in eco-friendly products is a subtrend of the overall sustainability movement.

subtype

IPA: /ˈsʌbtaɪp/

KK: /ˈsʌbˌtaɪp/

noun

Definition: A category that is part of a larger category, often used to classify things into more specific groups.

Example: The scientist studied a subtype of bacteria that was resistant to antibiotics.

suburbanization

IPA: /səˌbɜːrbənəˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /səˌbɜːrbənəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where people move from cities to the areas surrounding them, known as suburbs.

Example: Suburbanization has led to the growth of many communities outside the city center.

subvention

IPA: /səbˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: Financial support or aid provided by a government or organization to help an institution or project.

Example: The university received a subvention to fund its research programs.

subversion

IPA: /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

KK: /səbˈvɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of trying to destroy or weaken a government or system from within, often in secret.

Example: The group was accused of engaging in subversion against the current regime.

subversionary

IPA: //səbˈvɜːrʒəˌnɛri//

KK: /səbˈvɜrʒəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions or ideas that aim to undermine or overthrow established systems or authorities.

Example: The group was known for its subversionary tactics against the government.

subversive

IPA: /səbˈvɜːsɪv/

KK: /səbˈvɜrsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions or ideas that aim to challenge or overthrow established systems, especially governments.

Example: The artist's work was considered subversive because it questioned the norms of society.

noun

Definition: A person who seeks to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority, often through rebellious or disruptive actions.

Example: The government was concerned about the activities of subversives who were trying to incite unrest.

subversively

IPA: /səbˈvɜːrsɪvli/

KK: /səbˈvɜːrsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that seeks to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority.

Example: The group acted subversively to challenge the government's policies.

subversiveness

IPA: /səbˈvɜːsɪvnəs/

KK: /səbˈvɜrsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of trying to overthrow or undermine an established system or authority.

Example: The subversiveness of the group's actions raised concerns among the authorities.

subvert

IPA: /səbˈvɜːrt/

KK: /səbˈvɜrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To undermine or overthrow something, especially a system or authority, often in a secretive way.

Example: The activists aimed to subvert the oppressive regime through peaceful protests.

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