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Exam: IELTS

undertenant

IPA: /ˈʌndəˌtɛnənt/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌtɛnənt/

noun

Definition: A person who rents property from another tenant instead of directly from the landlord.

Example: The undertenant signed a lease agreement with the primary tenant to occupy the apartment.

undertone

IPA: /ˈʌndərˌtoʊn/

KK: /ˈʌndərˌtoʊn/

noun

Definition: A subtle or hidden quality or meaning that is not immediately obvious, often found in speech or art.

Example: The artist used a warm undertone in the painting to evoke a sense of comfort.

undervaluation

IPA: /ˌʌndərˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ʌndərˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is given a lower value than it is worth.

Example: The undervaluation of the property led to a loss for the seller.

undervalue

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈvælju/

KK: /ʌndərˈvælju/

transitive verb

Definition: To consider something as less important or valuable than it really is.

Example: Many people undervalue their own skills and talents.

undervalued

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈvæljuːd/

KK: /ʌndərˈvælud/

adjective

Definition: Given a value that is lower than what is deserved or appropriate.

Example: Many talented artists feel undervalued in the industry.

verb

Definition: To regard something as less valuable or important than it really is.

Example: Many people feel that their contributions at work are undervalued.

underway

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈweɪ/

KK: /ʌndərˈweɪ/

adjective

Definition: In progress or currently happening.

Example: The project is already underway and will be completed by next month.

underweight

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈweɪt/

KK: /ʌndərˈweɪt/

adjective

Definition: Weighing less than what is considered normal or healthy for a person.

Example: The doctor advised her to gain some weight because she was underweight.

noun

Definition: A condition where a person weighs less than what is considered healthy or normal for their height and age.

Example: The doctor advised her to gain weight because she was classified as underweight.

underwhelm

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈwɛlm/

KK: /ʌndərˈwɛlm/

transitive verb

Definition: To fail to impress or excite someone; to leave someone feeling unimpressed or disappointed.

Example: The movie was supposed to be thrilling, but it ended up underwhelming the audience.

underwhelming

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

KK: /ʌndərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not exciting or impressive; failing to meet expectations.

Example: The movie was underwhelming and did not live up to the hype.

underworked

IPA: /ˌʌndərˈwɜrkt/

KK: /ʌndərˈwɜrkt/

adjective

Definition: Not having enough work to do, leading to a lack of productivity.

Example: He felt underworked and wanted more tasks to keep him busy.

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