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Exam: IELTS

tolerability

IPA: /tɒləˈræbɪlɪti/

KK: /tɑːlɚəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be accepted or endured without too much difficulty.

Example: The tolerability of the new medication was tested in clinical trials.

tolerable

IPA: /ˈtɒlərəbl/

KK: /ˈtɑːlərəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be accepted or endured without too much difficulty; not great but acceptable.

Example: The weather was not perfect, but it was tolerable for a picnic.

tolerably

IPA: /ˈtɒlərəbli/

KK: /ˈtɑːlərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is acceptable or bearable, but not great or excellent.

Example: The movie was tolerably entertaining, but I expected more.

tolerance

IPA: /ˈtɒlərəns/

KK: /ˈtɑlərəns/

noun

Definition: The ability to accept or endure differences, whether in people, ideas, or situations, without negative reactions or prejudice.

Example: Having tolerance for different opinions is important in a diverse society.

tolerant

IPA: /ˈtɒlərənt/

KK: /ˈtɑːlərənt/

adjective

Definition: Able to accept or allow different opinions, behaviors, or beliefs without getting angry or upset.

Example: She is very tolerant of other people's views, even when they differ from her own.

tolerantly

IPA: /ˈtɒlərəntli/

KK: /ˈtɑːlərəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows acceptance and understanding of different views or behaviors.

Example: She listened tolerantly to his opinions, even though she disagreed with them.

tolerate

IPA: /ˈtɒləreɪt/

KK: /ˈtɑːləˌreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To accept or endure something that is difficult or unpleasant without trying to change it.

Example: She can tolerate loud noises when she is studying.

tolerated

IPA: /ˈtɒləreɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is allowed or accepted, even if it is not preferred or liked.

Example: The new policy was tolerated by the employees, even though many disagreed with it.

verb

Definition: To allow something to happen or exist, even if you do not like it or agree with it.

Example: She tolerated the noise from the construction outside her window.

toleration

IPA: /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

KK: /tɑːləˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The acceptance of different beliefs, opinions, or practices, especially regarding religion, without interference or discrimination.

Example: Toleration is essential in a diverse society where people hold various beliefs.

tollgate

IPA: /ˈtoʊlɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈtoʊlɡeɪt/

noun

Definition: A place on a road where drivers must stop to pay a fee to use the road, tunnel, or bridge.

Example: We stopped at the tollgate to pay for using the highway.

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