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Exam: IELTS

upwardly

IPA: /ˈʌp.wɚd.li/

KK: /ˈʌpwərdli/

adverb

Definition: In a direction that goes higher or towards a higher position or status.

Example: The balloon floated upwardly into the sky.

uracil

IPA: /ˈjʊərəsɪl/

KK: /ˈjʊərəsɪl/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is a building block of RNA and plays a key role in coding genetic information.

Example: Uracil is one of the four bases found in RNA, pairing with adenine during the formation of RNA strands.

uraemia

IPA: /juˈriːmiə/

KK: /juˈrimēə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by the presence of excess urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood, often due to kidney failure.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with uraemia after the tests showed high levels of waste products in his blood.

uraemic

IPA: /juˈriːmɪk/

KK: /juˈrimɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical condition caused by the accumulation of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with uraemic symptoms, indicating a serious kidney issue.

uranium

IPA: /juˈreɪniəm/

KK: /jʊˈreɪniəm/

noun

Definition: A heavy, silvery-white metal that is radioactive and toxic. It is used in nuclear energy and weapons and occurs naturally in certain minerals.

Example: Uranium is used as fuel in nuclear power plants.

urate

IPA: /ˈjʊəreɪt/

KK: /ˈjʊəreɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of salt that comes from uric acid, often found in the body and can form crystals in joints.

Example: High levels of urate in the blood can lead to gout, a painful form of arthritis.

urban

IPA: /ˈɜː.bən/

KK: /ˈɜr.bən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a city or the lifestyle found in cities.

Example: The urban landscape is filled with tall buildings and busy streets.

urbane

IPA: /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

KK: /ɜrˈbeɪn/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is polite, refined, and elegant in their behavior and manners.

Example: His urbane charm made him popular at social gatherings.

urbanely

IPA: //ɜːrˈbeɪnli//

KK: /ˈɜrˌbeɪnli/

adverb

Definition: In a sophisticated and polished way, often showing elegance and refinement in social situations.

Example: She spoke urbanely at the dinner party, impressing everyone with her charm and poise.

urbanisation

IPA: /ˌɜːrbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənaɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making an area more urban, typically involving the growth of cities and towns and the movement of people from rural to urban areas.

Example: Urbanisation has led to significant changes in the landscape and lifestyle of many regions.

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