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Exam: IELTS

terrify

IPA: /ˈtɛrɪfaɪ/

KK: /tɛrɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel very scared or afraid.

Example: The horror movie was so scary that it managed to terrify the audience.

terrifying

IPA: /ˈtɛrɪfaɪɪŋ/

KK: /tɛrɪfaɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or anxiety; something that makes you feel scared.

Example: The terrifying movie kept me on the edge of my seat.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel extreme fear or dread.

Example: The horror movie was so frightening that it left me feeling terrified.

terrifyingly

IPA: /ˈtɛrɪfaɪɪŋli/

KK: /tɛrɪfaɪɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes great fear or dread.

Example: The movie was terrifyingly suspenseful, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.

territorial

IPA: /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

KK: /tɛrɪˈtɔriəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific area or region, often involving the defense or control of that area.

Example: The animals are very territorial and will defend their space from others.

noun

Definition: A person who is part of a military unit that is organized to defend a specific area or region.

Example: He served as a territorial in the local army unit.

territorialism

IPA: /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəlɪzəm/

KK: /tɛrɪˈtɔriəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A system or principle that gives power and influence to landowners or authorities based on territory, often related to governance or religion.

Example: The concept of territorialism has shaped many political systems throughout history.

territoriality

IPA: /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəlɪti/

KK: /tɛrɪˈtɔːriəlɪti/

noun

Definition: A way of behaving where animals or people occupy and protect a specific area or space.

Example: The territoriality of the wolves ensures that they defend their hunting grounds from other packs.

territorialize

IPA: /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəlaɪz/

KK: /tɛrɪˈtɔriəlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make an area into a territory or to organize it as a territory.

Example: The government decided to territorialize the newly acquired land to manage it more effectively.

territorially

IPA: /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːrɪəli/

KK: /tɛrɪˈtɔriəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a specific area or region, often concerning ownership or control.

Example: The animals marked their territory territorially to warn others.

territory

IPA: /ˈtɛrɪtəri/

KK: /ˈtɛrɪtɔri/

noun

Definition: An area of land that is controlled by a specific government or organization, or a region that is recognized as belonging to a particular group.

Example: The explorers claimed the new territory for their country.

terroir

IPA: /tɛˈrɔːr/

KK: /tɛrˈwɑr/

noun

Definition: The specific environmental factors and conditions, such as soil, climate, and geography, that affect the taste and quality of a particular wine or agricultural product.

Example: The terroir of the vineyard gives the wine its unique flavor and character.

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