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Exam: IELTS

thoracically

IPA: /θɔˈrækɪkli/

KK: /θɔˈrækɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner related to the chest area of the body.

Example: The doctor explained the procedure thoracically to ensure the patient understood the risks involved.

thoracotomy

IPA: /θɔːrəˈkɒtəmi/

KK: /θɔːrəˈkɒtəmi/

noun

Definition: A surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the chest wall to access the organs inside the thoracic cavity.

Example: The doctor performed a thoracotomy to treat the patient's lung condition.

thorax

IPA: /ˈθɔːræks/

KK: /ˈθɔræks/

noun

Definition: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, surrounded by the ribs, which contains vital organs like the heart and lungs.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's thorax to check for any signs of illness.

thorium

IPA: /ˈθɔːriəm/

KK: /ˈθɔr.i.əm/

noun

Definition: A silvery-white metal that is radioactive and is used for nuclear energy and in some metal alloys. It is found in nature and has a very long half-life.

Example: Thorium is being researched as a potential alternative to uranium for nuclear power.

thorough

IPA: /ˈθɜːroʊ/

KK: /ˈθɜroʊ/

adjective

Definition: Complete and detailed, leaving nothing out; done with great care and attention to detail.

Example: The team conducted a thorough investigation into the matter.

preposition

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

thoroughfare

IPA: /ˈθɜːrəfɛə/

KK: /ˈθɜroʊfɛr/

noun

Definition: A main road or public highway that is used for traveling from one place to another.

Example: The new thoroughfare will make it easier for commuters to reach the city.

thoroughgoingly

IPA: /ˈθɜːroʊˌɡoʊɪŋli/

KK: /ˈθɜroʊˌɡoʊɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is complete and thorough, leaving no part out.

Example: She examined the report thoroughlygoingly to ensure all details were correct.

thoroughly

IPA: /ˈθɜːrəli/

KK: /ˈθɜroʊli/

adverb

Definition: In a complete and detailed way, leaving no part out.

Example: She cleaned the house thoroughly before the guests arrived.

thoroughness

IPA: /ˈθɜːrə(n)əs/

KK: /ˈθɜroʊnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very careful and paying attention to every detail in a task or process.

Example: Her thoroughness in preparing the report impressed her manager.

thought

IPA: /θɔt/

KK: /θɔt/

noun

Definition: An idea or opinion that comes from thinking about something.

Example: She had a sudden thought about how to solve the problem.

verb

Definition: To have an idea or opinion about something; to consider or reflect on something.

Example: She thought about the problem for a long time before deciding what to do.

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