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Exam: IELTS

waveguide

IPA: //ˈweɪɡˌɡaɪd//

KK: /ˈweɪɡˌwaɪd/

noun

Definition: A structure that directs and controls the movement of electromagnetic waves, often made of materials like glass or metal.

Example: The engineer designed a new waveguide to improve the signal transmission in the communication system.

wavelength

IPA: /ˈweɪv.lɛŋkθ/

KK: /ˈweɪv.lɛŋkθ/

noun

Definition: The distance between two peaks of a wave, such as light or sound, or the distance between corresponding points in a wave.

Example: The color of light is determined by its wavelength.

waver

IPA: /ˈweɪ.vər/

KK: /ˈweɪvər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become unsteady or uncertain; to hesitate or fluctuate in decision or movement.

Example: She began to waver in her commitment to the project after hearing the negative feedback.

noun

Definition: The action of being uncertain or indecisive, often shown by hesitation or fluctuation.

Example: His waver in decision made everyone anxious about the outcome.

waverer

IPA: /ˈweɪvərər/

KK: /ˈweɪvərər/

noun

Definition: A person who is indecisive or uncertain, often changing their mind frequently.

Example: As a waverer, she struggled to choose between the two job offers.

wavering

IPA: /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not steady or firm; changing often; unsure about a decision or opinion.

Example: Her wavering voice showed that she was unsure of her answer.

verb

Definition: To be indecisive or uncertain about something; to fluctuate or change one's mind.

Example: She was wavering between two job offers, unsure which one to accept.

waveringly

IPA: /ˈweɪvərɪŋli/

KK: /ˈweɪvərɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows uncertainty or hesitation; not steady or firm.

Example: She spoke waveringly, unsure of her words.

way

IPA: /weɪ/

KK: /we/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'way' is not an adjective; it is primarily used as a noun or adverb.

Example: Not applicable as 'way' is not an adjective; it is primarily used as a noun or adverb.

adverb

Definition: To a great extent or degree; very much.

Example: The movie was way better than I expected.

noun

Definition: A method or manner of doing something, or a path or route to a destination.

Example: There are many ways to solve this puzzle.

waylay

IPA: //weɪˈleɪ//

KK: /weɪˈleɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To stop or attack someone unexpectedly, often while they are on their way somewhere.

Example: The bandits decided to waylay the travelers on the road.

wayward

IPA: /ˈweɪwərd/

KK: /ˈweɪwərd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that behaves in an unpredictable or rebellious way, often not following rules or expectations.

Example: The wayward child often ignored his parents' advice and did whatever he wanted.

waywardly

IPA: /ˈweɪwərdli/

KK: /ˈweɪwərdli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is difficult to control or unpredictable, often leading to disobedience or deviation from what is expected.

Example: The child acted waywardly, ignoring his parents' instructions and wandering off on his own.

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