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Exam: IELTS

thyroxine

IPA: //θaɪˈrɒkˌsiːn//

KK: /θaɪˈrɒkˌsiːn/

noun

Definition: A hormone made by the thyroid gland that helps control the body's metabolism and growth. It contains iodine and is used in medicine to treat thyroid problems.

Example: The doctor prescribed thyroxine to help regulate her thyroid function.

tibial

IPA: /ˈtɪbiəl/

KK: /ˈtɪbiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the tibia, which is the larger bone in the lower leg, or to structures associated with it.

Example: The doctor explained that the injury was located in the tibial region of the leg.

ticket

IPA: /ˈtɪkɪt/

KK: /ˈtɪkɪt/

noun

Definition: A piece of paper or card that shows you have paid for a service or have the right to enter a place, like a concert or a bus.

Example: I bought a ticket to the concert next week.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide someone with a ticket for travel or entry, or to mark something with a ticket for identification or purpose.

Example: The airline will ticket all passengers before the flight departs.

tidier

IPA: /ˈtaɪdiər/

KK: /ˈtaɪdiər/

adjective

Definition: More organized and neat than something else.

Example: After cleaning my room, it looks much tidier than before.

noun

Definition: A person who organizes or cleans up a space to make it neat and orderly.

Example: The tidier made sure the office was clean and organized before the meeting.

tidily

IPA: /ˈtaɪdɪli/

KK: /ˈtaɪdɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is neat and organized, without mess.

Example: She arranged her books tidily on the shelf.

tidy

IPA: /ˈtaɪdi/

KK: /ˈtaɪdi/

adjective

Definition: Neat and organized in appearance or arrangement; clean and orderly.

Example: She keeps her room tidy and free of clutter.

intransitive verb

Definition: To arrange things neatly and in order.

Example: She always tidies her room before guests arrive.

noun

Definition: A decorative cover used to protect the arms or headrest of a chair, often made with fabric and designed to be attractive.

Example: She placed a tidy on the armchair to keep it clean and stylish.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange things neatly or in order.

Example: She decided to tidy her room before the guests arrived.

tie

IPA: /taɪ/

KK: /taɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have the same score as another player or team in a competition, or to be fastened together.

Example: The two teams managed to tie after a thrilling match.

noun

Definition: A piece of cloth worn around the neck, usually under a shirt collar, or a situation where two or more people or teams have the same score or result in a competition.

Example: He wore a blue tie to the wedding.

transitive verb

Definition: To connect or fasten something by using a cord or string, often in a way that holds it together securely.

Example: She decided to tie her hair back before going for a run.

tier

IPA: /tɪər/

KK: /tɪr/

noun

Definition: A level or layer in a structure, often used to describe ranks, classes, or rows stacked on top of each other.

Example: The concert venue had three tiers of seating, allowing everyone a good view of the stage.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange something in layers or levels, often in a way that creates a stepped effect.

Example: The baker decided to tier the wedding cake to make it look more elegant.

tiered

IPA: /tɪəd/

KK: /tɪrd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is arranged in layers or levels, often one above the other.

Example: The cake was beautifully tiered, with three layers of different flavors.

verb

Definition: To arrange or organize in levels or layers, often used in contexts like seating or pricing.

Example: The seating was tiered to give everyone a good view of the stage.

tighten

IPA: /ˈtaɪtən/

KK: /ˈtaɪtən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less loose or more secure by pulling it or adjusting it.

Example: Please tighten the screws on the chair so it doesn't wobble.

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