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Exam: IELTS

teratoma

IPA: /ˌtɛrəˈtoʊmə/

KK: /tɛrəˈtoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A type of tumor that contains various kinds of tissue, such as skin, hair, and muscle, usually formed from germ cells.

Example: The doctor explained that the teratoma could contain hair and teeth.

terbium

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbiəm/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbiəm/

noun

Definition: A soft, silvery-gray metal that is part of the rare-earth elements, used in various technologies like x-ray machines and color television tubes.

Example: Terbium is often used in the production of green phosphors for color television tubes.

terbutaline

IPA: //tɜːrˈbjuːtəlaɪn//

KK: /tɜrˈbjuːtəˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A medication that helps open the airways in the lungs and is also used to prevent premature labor during pregnancy.

Example: The doctor prescribed terbutaline to help manage the patient's asthma symptoms.

tercentenary

IPA: /tɜːrˈsɛn.tə.nəri/

KK: /tɜrˈsɛn.tə.nɛr.i/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a period of 300 years or the celebration of a 300th anniversary.

Example: The city held a tercentenary celebration to mark its 300 years of history.

noun

Definition: A celebration or event marking the 300th anniversary of something.

Example: The town held a grand festival for its tercentenary, celebrating 300 years of history.

tercentennial

IPA: /tɜːrˈsɛn.tə.ni.əl/

KK: /tɜrˈsɛnˌtɛn i əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a period of three hundred years or a celebration of such an anniversary.

Example: The city held a tercentennial celebration to mark its 300th anniversary.

noun

Definition: A celebration or event marking the 300th anniversary of something.

Example: The town held a tercentennial celebration to honor its founding in 1723.

tercet

IPA: /ˈtɜːrsɛt/

KK: /ˈtɜrˌsɛt/

noun

Definition: A set of three lines of poetry that often rhyme together or with another set of three lines.

Example: The poem was structured in tercets, giving it a unique rhythm and flow.

term

IPA: /tɜːrm/

KK: /tɜrm/

noun

Definition: A word or phrase used to describe a specific concept, or a period of time during which something happens, such as a school session or a political office.

Example: The school year is divided into three terms.

transitive verb

Definition: To name or specify something, often in a formal or official way.

Example: The committee will term the new policy as a significant improvement.

terminable

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/

KK: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be ended or brought to a conclusion; something that can be terminated.

Example: The contract is terminable after six months if either party wishes to end it.

terminal

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

KK: /ˈtɜrmɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the end or final part of something, often indicating a limit or boundary.

Example: The terminal stage of the project requires careful planning and execution.

noun

Definition: A place or device where something ends or is completed, often used for transportation or computing.

Example: The airport terminal was crowded with travelers waiting for their flights.

terminally

IPA: /ˈtɜːrmɪnəli/

KK: /ˈtɜrnɪməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the end or final stage of something, often used in contexts involving serious illness or death.

Example: The doctors informed her that she was terminally ill and had only a few months to live.

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