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Exam: IELTS

belief

IPA: /bɪˈliːf/

KK: /bɪˈlif/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling that something is true or real, often without proof. It can also refer to a specific idea or principle that a group of people accept as true.

Example: Her belief in the importance of education motivated her to become a teacher.

believability

IPA: /bɪˈliːvəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /bɪˈliːvəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be believed or accepted as true.

Example: The believability of the story made it very popular among readers.

believable

IPA: /bɪˈliːvəbl/

KK: /bɪˈliːvəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be accepted as true or real; something that people can trust or have faith in.

Example: The story he told was so detailed that it seemed believable.

believably

IPA: /bɪˈliːvəblɪ/

KK: /bɪˈlivəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is easy to believe or accept as true.

Example: She explained the situation so believably that everyone trusted her.

believe

IPA: /bɪˈliːv/

KK: /bɪˈliv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have confidence or trust in something or someone, often without needing proof.

Example: I believe in the power of kindness.

transitive verb

Definition: To accept that something is true or real, often without proof.

Example: I believe in the power of kindness.

belittle

IPA: /bɪˈlɪtəl/

KK: /bɪˈlɪtəl/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something seem less important or smaller than they really are.

Example: She felt hurt when he belittled her achievements in front of everyone.

belittlement

IPA: /bɪˈlɪt(ə)lmənt/

KK: /bɪˈlɪtəlmənt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone makes another person or thing seem less important or valuable.

Example: The constant belittlement from his peers affected his self-esteem.

belittler

IPA: /bɪˈlɪt.lər/

KK: /bɪˈlɪtlər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example: He was known as a belittler, always putting others down to feel better about himself.

bellboy

IPA: /ˈbɛl.bɔɪ/

KK: /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A person who works in a hotel and helps guests by carrying their luggage and providing other services.

Example: The bellboy greeted us at the entrance and offered to take our bags to the room.

bellicose

IPA: /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

KK: /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to be aggressive or to start fights; showing a readiness to engage in conflict.

Example: The bellicose leader often made threats against neighboring countries.

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