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Exam: IELTS

undersecretary

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌsɛkrəˌtɛri/

noun

Definition: A person who works as a junior secretary, usually in a government or organization, and reports to a higher-ranking official.

Example: The undersecretary attended the meeting to discuss new policies.

underserved

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɜrvd/

KK: /ʌndərˈsɜrvd/

adjective

Definition: Describing groups of people or areas that do not receive enough services or support, often due to economic or social disadvantages.

Example: Many underserved communities lack access to basic healthcare and education.

verb

Definition: To provide insufficient service or support to a group or area.

Example: Many communities feel underserved by the healthcare system.

undersigned

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌsaɪnd/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌsaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the person or people who have signed a document, usually found at the end of that document.

Example: The undersigned agree to the terms outlined in the contract.

noun

Definition: A person whose name is written at the bottom of a document, indicating that they agree to its contents.

Example: The undersigned agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.

understand

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

KK: /ʌndərˈstænd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grasp the meaning or significance of something; to comprehend or make sense of information or ideas.

Example: I can understand the instructions better when they are explained clearly.

transitive verb

Definition: To grasp the meaning of something or to know what someone is trying to say.

Example: I can understand the instructions if they are explained clearly.

understandable

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

KK: /ʌndərˈstændəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be comprehended or grasped easily; clear enough for someone to follow or make sense of.

Example: The teacher explained the topic in an understandable way so that all the students could follow along.

understandably

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈstændəbli/

KK: /ʌndərˈstændəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is easy to understand or reasonable given the circumstances.

Example: She was understandably upset after hearing the bad news.

understanding

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

KK: /ʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to comprehend or show sympathy and compassion towards others.

Example: She is known for her understanding nature, always willing to help those in need.

noun

Definition: The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something, often involving empathy or agreement between people.

Example: Their understanding of the situation helped them resolve the conflict peacefully.

understandingly

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋli/

KK: /ʌndərˈstændɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows comprehension or sympathy; done with awareness of someone's feelings or situation.

Example: She listened understandingly to his problems, offering support and advice.

understate

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

KK: /ʌndərˈsteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express something in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is.

Example: He tends to understate his achievements, making them seem less impressive than they actually are.

transitive verb

Definition: To say something in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is.

Example: He tends to understate his achievements during interviews.

understated

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

KK: /ʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Showing a simple and subtle style without being flashy or overly elaborate.

Example: The artist's work is known for its understated elegance and simplicity.

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